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10 years... We did it!

Back in 2007, when I decided to live out my dream of a grand cultural music venue on our tiny isle of Aruba, people must have thought I was crazy. I wouldn't disagree, but sometimes it takes a little crazy to create something great. With a skyscraper goal and barely a florin in my pocket, I dreamt of bringing together multigenerational music lovers from all around the world, to come see local and international talent perform under the Antillean sky.

After an organizational team of crazy dreamers was put together and the first big name was confirmed, there was no turning back: the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival was born.

Being part of a young organization, everyone was required to fulfill a multitask position, which is why I picked up our first great act Michel Camilo from the airport myself. I'll never forget casually chatting with him on the way, containing myself from jumping out of my seat. Over the following years more and more artists came to grace the stage, one of my personal favorites being the performance of David Sanborn. When he started a spontaneous jam session with the 12 spicy señoritas of Cuban formation Anacaona, an already spectacular night turned into magic. In 2010, my bucket list got a lot shorter when first my bass hero Marcus Miller performed on the festival, followed in 2011 by Angie Stone, Eddie Palmieri, Richard Bona and Raul Midón.

Memories...

Like that night, when Mike Stern called me from his hotel room, pleaing he didn't want the music to stop and if I could perhaps set him up with some local guitarists to jam in the afterhours.

That time Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontolé and salsa musician Oscar D'Léon formed a match made in heaven, taking the audience there with them. The honor of working with great names as George Benson, Liv Warfield, Earth Wind & Fire, who are no more on my wish list, but have become part of my life.

In 10 years, the CSJF has not only granted the stage to these world-class acts, but has grown to become a true cultural event showcasing the diverse talent from our beautiful island.

We challenged music students by giving them an international stage to perform on, and invited both known and unknown local artists to work together in our annually varying expositions.

We arranged for established musicians to give workshops to

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youngsters that are hungry for inspiration, and catered to the foodies that groove to a mix of local and international cuisine.

But I couldn’t have done it alone. The support of the audience and everybody involved in the project has kept me going throughout the years, and can keep me going for another 10 years. I guess what a crazy dreamer is trying to say: 'Thank you.'

Enjoy the 10th edition of the festival I am so proud of!

Erik Eman Festival Director

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Dear friends, As Minister of Tourism, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 10th Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival on Aruba.

This festival has grown into a well-known event in the region and attracts many music enthusiasts to the island to experience world renowned artists in combination with the flavor of our regional and local artists. This year’s lineup will no doubt treat us all with an unforgettable show.

While you are here, I urge you to enjoy the festival, explore our island, get in touch with our culture and heritage, experience our gastronomy and have a great time at our One Happy Island!

I hope your stay is delightful and look forward to having you back on Aruba!

Otmar E. Oduber Minister of Tourism, Transportation, Primary Sector and Culture

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Fact & Figures

35 Warming up

12 Highlights

36 LINE-UP: Friday

24 Festival Map

37 LINE-UP: Saturday

25 Timetable

39 Art gallery

26 Buy your tickets

40 Food court

27 Local Talents

42 Where to stay

34 Workshops

47 Colophon

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THE Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival Production Company

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Welcome / Bon Bini!

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 10th anniversary of the CSJF. On Friday September 23rd and Saturday September 24th, three different stages will be graced by over 20 performing acts. For the fourth consecutive year, the firstclass location of the Renaissance Festival Plaza in Oranjestad will be turned into a musical and cultural playground. A phenomenal line-up of word-class music acts, an Art Gallery & Market showcasing visual artists and local artisans, and an extensive Food Court with the island's topnotch restaurants, will make the last weekend of September one to remember.

Few things go as well together on the Caribbean, as good music and great

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food. CSJF's cozy Food Court terrace offers a wide range of mouthwatering menu items, brought to you by the best caterers from the island. From cool refreshments to coffee in your favorite flavor, from tasty snacks to full restaurant-style meals, you can trust us that you won't be craving for anything too long.

But there's more... Explore the cultural side of our festival with an exquisite Art Exhibition, a local Arts & Crafts Market and electrifying dance performances.

Peek inside their creative world, stock up on unique souvenirs from the island and get inspired to move.

Again, we are pleased and incredibly excited to welcome you. Bon bini and enjoy!

The history of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival Although as an ambitious organization we rather look ahead, we can't resist a healthy dose of nostalgia when we think of the past nine years. So before we move on to the celebration, let's kick back Caribbean-style and look at how a humble festival became the grand international event it is today.

When in 2001 the Aruba Jazz & Latin Music Festival closed the floodgates after 15 years of splashing, Aruba went into a period of musical drought. It wasn't until 2007, before Erik Eman took the redeeming initiative to organize a similar event. Erik, a passionate music lover and musician himself, and his dedicated team set out to bring back

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the spirit of the island, and share it with the world.

Throughout the years, the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival has undergone a huge transformation. The major venue changed from Cas di Cultura to the Renaissance Festival Plaza, the introduction of new artistic concepts, but perhaps most notably the ever-growing list of Latin stars and international soul & jazz legends.

Among the great names that have graced our stage are: Earth Wind & Fire, Maite Hontelé, Roy Hargrove, Grupo Niche, George Benson, José James, Prince Royce, Candy Dulfer, Liv Warfield, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Willy Garcia, Gualao, Chaka Khan, Oscar D'Léon, Fourplay, Randy Brecker, Pete Philly, Sven Hammond

Soul, Kuenta I Tambu, Angie Stone, Eddie Palmieri, Richard Bona, Raul Midón, Tango Extremo, Marcus Miller, Issac Delgado, Michel Camilo, David Sanborn, Izaline Calister, Randal Corsen, The Ploctones, Moon Baker, Anacaona, Praful, Cubop City Big Band, Cosy Cotton and many more.

Although the CSJF has grown into an international event of the highest caliber, it has always remained true to its roots by proudly presenting local musicians: Armin Solognier, MichelAngelo, Rincon Boys, Time Bandit, Flame, Lee Connor, Idyllmist, Delbert Bernabela, Johnny Scharbaay, Ivan Jansen, Carlon Bislip, El Prove, and young and upcoming talents, such as: Live Xpression, Bambu, Serghio Jansen, Michael Bremo, Datapanik and Wild Fire.

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Kicking off the festivities this anniversary year is Franklin Jazz Orchestra with students from Aruba's very own music school, Scol di Musica Rufo Wever.

The driving force behind this big band for the first seven years was Johnny Croes. After 2014 Johnny took a musical break and the school grand ensemble is now directed by Franklin Granadillo. By sharing an international stage with such established artists, these local musicians have used the experience to always improve their act and pursue their own musical career.

There you go; nine years of making great memories and ladies & gents, it's about to get even better. Excited yet?

We know we are... So let's not waste another moment down memory lane, let's get this party started!

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FRIDAY Sept. 23 :: 00:15 :: Padu STAGE

KOOL & THE GANG Kool & the Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & the Gang has performed continuously for the past 43 years, longer than any R&B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time.

In 1979, Kool & the Gang unveiled a smooth new sound with Ladies Night.

Produced by the legendary Pop/Jazz musician Eumir Deodato, it became their first platinum album. The #1 R&B title track also Page 3 reached #8 at Pop. It was followed by Too Hot (#3 R&B, #5

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Pop). The 80’s would see them dominate the mainstream, starting with the double platinum-selling album Celebrate (driven by the international monster hit Celebration, which spent six weeks atop the R&B chart and became a #1 Pop single). Celebration, which played as the American hostages returned from Iran, remains de rigueur at joyous occasions worldwide. The smashes Get Down On It, Take My Heart, Let’s Go Dancing, Joanna, Tonight, Misled, the #1 R&B, #2 Pop giant Cherish and the #1 R&B anthem Fresh (these last three from the multiplatinum LP Emergency) solidified the group’s international stardom. Kool & the Gang landed global commercial endorsements, supported countless charitable causes and were the only American group to participate in Band Aid’s 1984 Do They Know It’s Christmas project for famine victims in Africa. With the explosion of hip-hop in the 90’s, Kool & the Gang’s incredible catalog of grooves made them DJ

favorites. They were second only to R&B icon James Brown as sources of rap music samples. 2004’s The Hits Reloaded found the band collaborating with Lil’ Kim, Sean Paul, Ashanti, and Blackstreet, among others. The band re-entered the Billboard R&B chart with 2006’s Steppin’ Into Love. In the same year, Kool & the Gang received the NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) Chairman Award for lifetime achievement in record sales. Kool & the Gang released a new studio album titled Still Kool in July 2007 on New Door Records/ UME. In 2009 Kool & the Gang made history when they became one of only a handful of American acts to perform in Cuba in recent years. The group broke down cultural boundaries staging a free outdoor concert in Havana. In 2012 Kool & the Gang embarked on a very successful 52 city tour with Van Halen.

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SATURday Sept. 24 :: 23:15 :: PADU STAGE

UNITY: TONY SUCCAR ft JON SECADA The 2016 edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival will rock your world, with a soul-thumping performance of Latin tribute band ‘Unity’, featuring Latin pop sensation Jon Secada.

Born in Peru and raised in Miami, talented multi-instrumentalist and composer Tony Succar had already developed a great ear for infusing Latin spirit into famous classical jazz arrangements at a young age. Shortly after Michael Jackson left the world with only his legacy, Tony felt he wanted to pay homage to his musical hero and founded the project Unity: A Latin tribute to Michael Jackson. For this and previous prestigious projects, he

worked together with great names, such as Arturo Sandoval, Néstor Torres, Tito Nieves, La India, Obie Bermúdez and Tito Puente Jr. When he met multiple Grammy winner Jon Secada, magic was bound to happen. The Cuban singersongwriter, famous for various hits like Just Another Day and his collaborations with Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin, immediately fell for the feelgood quality of the project. In a heartfelt collaboration with Unity, he recorded a soulful salsa rendition of the iconic MJ song Human Nature.

Unity’s live performances have touched the souls of audiences with their sizzling

hot interpretation of the coolest Michael Jackson songs. From the moment the Latin big band takes over the stage with their blazing beats and stunning visuals, they bring a performance that shakes the soul down the spine and straight into the hips. Adding Latin flavour to the songs you grew up to know so well, the 16-people strong musical formation is bound to blow you away and straight into a trip down memory lane. On this year’s edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, Unity with Tony Succar featuring Jon Secada is dedicated to not only honor, but to celebrate Michael Jackson.

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SATURday Sept. 24 :: 20:30 :: Padu STAGE Izaline Calister (Curaçao, 1969), Edison Award winner in 2009, has built an impressive track record in the past 12 years. With her charming style she gathered a loyal group of fans worldwide. Sometimes modest, then exciting again, Izaline possesses the exceptional gift that makes all the difference for a soloist, as she sings in her mother tongue, Papiamentu, with feeling and grace.

She has this ability to remain true to her roots and successfully reach out and conquer audiences around the world singing in an unfamiliar language, while seamlessly melding the pulsating rhythms of Afro Antilles music with Jazz.

The songs Wow’i Kariño, Kanta Hélele, Sa Sa Na Awasa and more recent.

Bendisiona were number 1 hits in the Caribbean. Her studio albums Sono di un Muhé, Mariposa, Krioyo, Kanta Hélele and Speransa are released worldwide.

Izalines music is a fusion between the traditional music of her birth island Curaçao, and jazz with Afro Caribbean influences. With her great band and special composed sets she is able to charm her audience on any occasion.

Izaline performs throughout Europe, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Korea, the U.S.A. and South America and she played on many national and international festivals such as the Cape Town Jazz Festival, Rome Jazz Festival, Cervantino Festival Mexico, Sofia and the North Sea Jazz Festival.

The BBC made and broadcasted a minidocumentary about Izaline in 2006. In 2007 Izaline sings for the Queen during the Liberation Festival, accompanied by the Metropole Orchestra. In 2010 Izaline was asked by the United Nations to

IZALINE CALISTER perform a song at their head office in New York during the Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery. She played there with the world famous guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers. Izaline worked together with so many musicians and artists.

In 2011 she toured through the Dutch theatres called Nomads in cooperation with the Brazilian singer Lilian Vieira and the Moluccan singer Julya L’Oko. Izaline is also a much asked soloist.

She played amongst others with the Dutch music theatre company het Volksoperahuis; recorded a song with Dutch rap artist Fresku and she worked several times with the Metropole Orchestra and many other orchestras.

Her latest studio album (2012) was also produced, written and composed by herself, accompanied by her great musicians. The album is called Kandela (Fire) on which she performs Cuban

boleros, Brazilian bossa novas and other Latin American music in Papiamentu, her mother tongue.

In the summer of 2013, Izaline, together with Het Volksoperahuis, developed a special special music theatre production ‘No love without freedom’ (the story of Mosa Nena & Buchi Fil). This production was presented during the festivities around the remembrance of 150 years abolition of slavery in the Netherlands. In addition, in the fall of 2013, she featured “Tambu”, from music theatre group Volksoperahuis with whom she toured Dutch theatres. In 2014/2015 she toured the Dutch theatres again with Barricade- a music theatre production about protestsongs and she also featured in one of the biggest jazz productions in the Netherlands: ‘New York Round Midnight’. In the mean time she was working on a new album which was released April 2016.

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FRIday Sept. 23 :: 20:45 :: Padu STAGE

DUMPSTAPHUNK

Dumpstaphunk stands out among New Orleans' best as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship and complex funk and jazz arrangements with soulful melodies that

are simple enough for anyone to enjoy.

In Big Easy tradition, dueling baselines from Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III set off one of the dirtiest rhythm sections on the planet, while Ivan Neville lights up the Hammond B3 keys and cousin Ian Neville’s funky guitar riffs send the groove into overdrive. The band recently welcomed their newest member, Alvin Ford Jr. to the quintet, a New Orleans born and raised powerhouse drummer.

Dumpstaphunk tosses around lead vocals and four-part harmonies the way Sly & the Family Stone did, but with three studio albums under their belt, Dumpstaphunk stands on the merit of their own material. Songs like “Dancin’ To The Truth” off their latest record, Dirty Word (July 30, 2013, Louisiana Red Hot Records), offer an escape into the funky sublime, sharing the true spirit of New Orleans with every note.

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Friday Sept. 23 :: 22:30 :: Divi STAGE What do you get when you take a multi-talented musical prodigy, mix in a group of world-class instrumentalists, and spice it up with a hip-grinding dose of Latin salsa?

Straight up: The Tony Succar Latin Show! On the 10th edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, Tony and his crew will bring the flavour with a special performance that will shake the body and stir the soul.

At the refreshing age of 13, Peruvianborn Tony quickly became a hit on percussions in the Succar family band.

Already a practiced pianist, he continued exploring his instrumental diversity, supported by his musical education and the fact that he was raised in a musical melting pot Miami. He developed a great feel for arranging and composing that he first shared on his graduation project showcased in Wertheim Performing Art Canter in Miami. His creative blend of Latin sounds and classical arrangements granted him excellent reviews, and a position on his own musical school, making him the youngest to hold this appointment to date.

Always looking to reinvent classic jazz tunes and famous pop songs into a cocktail that brings out his Latin spirit, Tony has proven to have a great taste for collaborative artists. Acknowledged names he had worked with include: Kevin Ceballo, Jean Rodriquez, Michael Stuart, Jennifer PeĂąa and multiple Grammy winner Jon Secada for this exclusive show he will grace the stage with an enthusiastic group of musicians and a fiery mix of classic hit and tropical beats, that will make you want to grab for a refreshment. Bottoms up

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Friday Sept. 23 :: 22:15 :: PURPLE STAGE

NEW COOL COLLECTIVE & MARK REILLY (MATT BIANCO) Know that feeling when you’ve caught an infectious tune, making you dance and sing on the street as if nobody’s watching? You better start practicing your moves and belts, if you’re coming to see New Cool Collective perform on this year’s edition of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival!

A group of refined gentlemen from The Netherlands bringing their own unique style: a slick fusion of latin, afrobeat, dance, boogaloo and certainly not the least, jazz.

Proclaimed to be the ‘Dutch pioneers of jazz’, the group has not only made a reputable name for themselves in their home country, but has owned the stage of countless chic jazz clubs and famous festivals across the globe. Forming a ‘small big band’, NCC consists of Benjamin Herman (saxophone), David Rockefeller (trumpet), Rory Donde (guitar), Leslie Lopez (bass), Willem Friede (keyboard), Joost Kroon (drums),

Frank van Dok (percussions) and Jos de Haas (percussions). Their collaborations include respected names, such as Tony Allen, Mapacha Africa, and Typhoon.

24 years of grooving unstoppably has granted them a current great demand and numerous awards. Their contribution to the Dutch movie ‘Toegetakeld Door De Liefde’ has received the prestigious Colden Calf award, the highest artistic distinction in The Netherlands. Their musical versatility has inspired both old-time favs and modern day singers, resulting in an upcoming performance with jazz legend Gregory Porter and the catchy track ‘Cry’ from their latest album ‘The Things You Love’, featuring Clean Bandit singer Elisabeth Troy. Although their name may suggest otherwise, NCC is definitely not a new kid in town, but it is simply the coolest.

success in the mid-1980s and their jazz, Latin-flavoured music. It is often assumed that Matt Bianco is a person, but in fact it’s the name the band. The frontman and lead singer of this band is Mark Reilly. Last autumn New Cool Collective released an EP with Mark Reilly and launched ‘The Things You Love’ tour. There were performances in the Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Indonesia and Japan. NCC and Mark Reilly gelled so well together that another set of songs were recorded in their studio in Amsterdam. The new numbers appeared with the EP tracks on a full-length album. The Matt Bianco classic ‘Don’t Blame It On That Girl’ got a complete NCC & Matt Bianco makeover for the new album. The NCC song ‘Bring it On’ was also recreated together with Matt Bianco into a more swinging version. Happy listening and enjoy this great show at CSJF 2016!

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SATURday Sept. 24 :: 19:15 :: Divi STAGE

CÉSAR LÓPEZ & HABANA ENSEMBLE Currently one of the leading exponents of Latin Jazz is done in Cuba, César López took his first steps in music at 10 years of age, and at the age of 13, he won the 1st prize in the Cuban saxophone. He entered the National Art School in 1985 and began, simultaneously, his professional life with the renowned Cuban musician Bobby Carcasés, where he made his first forays into jazz.

In 1988, for their exceptional condition as a musician and instrumentalist, is selected by famed jazz musician Chucho Valdés to integrate the renowned Cuban band Irakere, where he worked as an instrumentalist for 9 years. In this band, the Grammy Award winner, developed a successful international career, appearing at the most prestigious festivals, theaters and clubs in the

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world, which gave him the opportunity to share the stage with many musical personalities: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gladis Knignit, Chik Korea, Branford Marsalis, Winston Marsallis, Michel Camilo, Paquito D’Rivera, Tito Puentes, Arturo Sandoval and Al Pimeola, among others.

Cesar, ranked by critics as the Charlie Parkes Cuban decided in 1997 to form his band “Havana Ensemble, integrated from the beginning by musicians of prestige in Cuban music. Habana Ensemble has, in formulating a series of new elements in the musical and aesthetic, that different from other Cuban groups. The fact that the school had as Irakere, makes these young talents to achieve masters of their instruments, and its forays into Latin jazz virtuoso samples. Habana Ensemble takes within

its repertoire of jazz and Cuban popular music (boleros, salsa, etc..) Which fused with a contemporary sound in which the improvisations take a decisive, which makes each of their performances in an authentic and unique work of art.

César López, with his band Habana Ensemble, has continued its trail of national and international successes.

In 2006, his CD “Andante” (Bis Music), won the Award for Best Jazz Album in the main event and the recording industry in Cuba, Cubadisco. During the 2008 edition of this important festival, César López & Habana Ensemble were awarded the prize and the prize he best instrumental album with his CD “Classics of Cuba”, in recognition of the excellent work performed by these extraordinary musicians over the last decade.

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FRIday Sept. 23 :: 19:45 :: Purple STAGE

CARIBBO ft ANDY NARELL CARIBBO is a brand new collective of five skilled musicians, gathered from different corners of the Caribbean and New York, to present you with their cultural music melting pot.

A spine-tingling and soul-shaking initiative from musical prodigy Etienne Stadswijk (better known as A.T.N.) and master of percussions Harvey Wirht.

Born to a Surinamese family in The Netherlands, keyboard player and vocalist Etienne has composed musical success stories ever since he followed

a major in Contemporary arranging on the reputable Berklee Music College in Boston. When he met fellow college graduate and Suriname-rooted Harvey, who set the beat for great names as Ziggy Marley and Joss Stone, magic was bound to happen. For this prestigious project they are joined by vocalist and conga player Alvin Roberts from Trinidad and Tobago, Cuban contrabassist Yunior Terry, and a special guest performance

by NYC steelpan player Andy Narell.

The fusion of the group member’s individual styles brings to the stage an

infectuous sound, that proudly represents the cultural diversity of Suriname. In a rave review they were praised for adding traditional Winti themes to their performing set, and the jazzy sound they layered it with. The blend of uplifting percussions, deep bass sounds and smooth keyboard arrangements will send you on an exotic journey, one switi poku (literally: sweet song) after another.

As a perfect representation of what the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival stands for, CARIBBO will be one memorable act to look out for.

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Saturday Sept. 24 :: 21:45 :: Purple STAGE

LEVI SILVANIE & RANDAL CORSEN Born on Curaรงao on November 7, 1987, Levi Juda Nathaniel Silvanie is a true Caribbean artist. One who was born with music in his heart and rhythm in his soul. From the age of six, Levi wanted nothing else than to play the drums. Due to his undeniable talent, he became the drummer of Duo Gleva at the young age of twelve. Not much later, Levi started playing the guitar - adding melodies to the rhythms that flowed through his veins.

Levi's music can be described as Pop music with a Alternative World Music sound. He sings his songs in english

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and papiamento, the native language of his birthplace Curaรงao. Levi toured the Caribbean in 2010 and 2011 after releasing his first EP entitled 'Pret di Paden' which includes the hit single 'Djis mi mes'. The absolute highlight of that tour was his debut at the Curacao North Sea Jazz festival 2011.

Randal Corsen (1972, Curaรงao), pianist, composer and arranger, is known for his combination of jazz and Antillian and Latin-American classical music.

He studied piano in the conservatory of Tilburg in the Netherlands. For his cd 'Evolushon' he received the Edison

Jazz Award 2004. Currently he is allied to the conservatories of Tilburg and Amsterdam. With Konjunto Antiyano, a traditional Antillean quartet, he made a repertoire that travels between Chopin, Antillean classical music and Antillean folklore. The quartet also plays classical compositions by the great great grandfather of Randal Corsen, the poet and componist Joseph Sickman Corsen.

The author of 'Atardi', the first and the most well known poem in Papiamento literature. With Eric Calmes on double bass, Ulrich de Jesus on kwarta and guitar and Eric Brigitha percussion.

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SATURday Sept. 24 :: 01:45 :: Purple STAGe

BEN LIEBRAND

A well-known Dutch house remixer (though he claims his work is more geared to genuine cover versions because of the re-recording process he embarks on), Liebrand recorded in his own right in the 90s with ‘Eve Of The War’ and ‘Black Belly’. His remixes include high-profile work for Phil Collins

and Hot Chocolate. Within a more conventional dance format he also produced the Crystal Palace featuring CP’s ‘Son Of Godzilla’. His solo album featured British vocalist Carol Kenyon (of Heaven 17’s ‘Temptation’ fame) and rapper Toni Scott. ‘I’ve always enjoyed being a bit in the background’,

he maintained. His chart successes include Jeff Lynne’s ‘Eve Of The War’, Bill Withers’ ‘Lovely Day’, Phil Collins’ ‘In The Air Tonight’, Vangelis’ ‘Puls(t)ar’ and the Ram Jam Band’s ‘Black Berry’. All were created originally for his own radio show on Radio Veronica in Holland.

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BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! Early Bird tickets - SOLD OUT! (available until June 30th 2016) ---------------------------------------------------General Admission - US$ 55,- per day PRESALE ---------------------------------------------------General Admission - US$ 70,- per day AT THE ENTRANCE ---------------------------------------------------VIP Cocktail - US$ 175,- per day (includes a stool at a high cocktail-table or a chair at a low table on the VIP decks) ---------------------------------------------------MasterCard - US$ 275,- per day Priceless Access (limited availability, for MasterCard users only) • Access to sound checks/ meet & greet area (with a complimentary wine) • Preferential line at festival entrance

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Exclusive VIP Cocktail table close to the stage with service • Tour by art curator of the Art Gallery (with a complimentary wine) ---------------------------------------------------VIP Table - US$ 2.000,- per day for 10 people (includes two bottles of liquor) ---------------------------------------------------All tickets can be purchased online @ www.caribbeanseajazz.com or buy your General Admission tickets at the following ticket outlets: • Super Food • Valero Boulevard • Valero Essoville • Plaza Bookshop • The Market at Alhambra • Café the Plaza

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VIP Cocktail tickets also available at: Super Food and Plaza Bookshop Youth tickets - AWG 10,(until 17 years and only valid in combination with an ID) Available at: UNOCA - Stadionweg 21 - Oranjestad Tel.: (+297) 583-5681 or Cas di Cultura - Vondellaan 2 - Oranjestad Tel.: (+297) 582-1010 For more information contact: Caribbean Sea Foundation at (+297) 588-0211 or (+297) 592-9545

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BONARRIBA & CROEZE

SERGHIO JANSEN

Serghio Jansen is a world-class musician, music educator, composer, and graduate of the Berklee College of Music.

After graduating Serghio moved to New York City where he played at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club, performed with multiple artists, and toured in the US. According to Bass Musician online magazine, “Serghio Jansen masters the art of epic guitar solos.”

Raised and influenced by the rhythms and culture of Aruba, Jeremy Bonarriba and Jose Croeze fuse generations of the Island's rich and multi cultural musical legacy with their own deep-rooted connection to Jazz, world music and Elctronic elements. Merging their production styles seamlessly, the duo creates a refreshingly original take on electronic Caribbean music. The live show transcends expectations with Jose's seasoned Jazz/Caribbean/Dub vibes on Bass and Drummer Jeremy Bonarriba's thunderous style on drums.

Don't miss this exciting project that the Caribbean Sea jazz festival Aruba has brought together for you.

Serghio is a virtuoso guitarist. His solos are electrifying and totally unpredictable, going into directions you do not expect while adding color and deep emotional turns. His guitar playing reflects a high technical mastery of his instrument.

Not wanting to be boxed into genres of music, he considers all genres as his playground.

Serghio’s goal is to give Aruba more international recognition in the music scene. At his young age, he has already recorded on over 10 international CDs. On the Elan Trotman CD, he recorded with Luis Conte, Terrylyn Carrington, Luis Conte, Alex Al and Ricky Lawson, drummer and bass player of Michael jackson. In addition, he has played with multiple Grammy award winning artists such as Oscar Stagnaro, Mark Walker, Alex Brown, Angelique Kidjo, Jorge Drexler, with Chucho Valdez in Boston at the Agganis Arena, and at many festivals such as the Rochester Jazz Festival (New York), Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival (Aruba), the London Jazz Festival, and jazz festivals in Taiwan and Venezuela.

FRANKLIN GRANADILLO JAZZ ORCHESTRA

This year the Franklin Granadillo Jazz Orchestra will be performing for it's second time at the CSJF 2016. The focus of this orchestra is to incorporate various local styles of music with original standard compositions. The goal is also to have an institutionalized platform in which skilled young players can participate and develop proper playing concepts and improvisational skills in an ensemble. The orchestra consist of professional musicians mixed with several talented and promising young musicians wo are currently studying at Skol di Musica Rufo Wever.

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AFAS Software is happy to be Part of the Party!

AFAS Software Caribbean extends a cordial CONGRATULATIONS to CSJF with their 10th anniversary. Ten years of successfully providing the community with a weekend filled with the best Jazz has to offer.

For the past three years AFAS has been a proud sponsor to this event.

We at team AFAS embrace this collaboration with great pride. It is a pleasure for us to be part of such a successful event which offers us the opportunity to extend our gratitude to our clients for entrusting us, by extending invitations to an evening of great food, superb ambiance with magical music experience.

Since our launch in Aruba in 2014 our growth has been steady and continuous. Our team of young, dynamic and innovative minds has ensured that this growth is equally so on all other islands as well. We appreciate the confidence and trust in us. Once again THANK YOU for the tremendous support!!!!

AFAS Software Aruba is the second Caribbean office after Curacao officially established in January 2008. This was a strategic move that suits the corporate vision of AFAS Software BV. The first local ERP provider on the islands.

For more information please contact us: P:+297 5838919 or +297 7380002 E: info@afas.com W: caribbean.afas.com AFAS Software is proud sponsor of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2016

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Rumbastraat 27, Aruba T +297 5838919 info@afas.com

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FRANKIE YANGA

For more than three decades, Frankie Yanga has been well known to the music community for his unique approach to the bass guitar. Frankie is an active live performer that plays many venues, concerts and jazz festivals. His live performances are memorable events. Frankie Yanga composes his own music, and performs in the Caribbean and schedule to perform in other countries, with His Trio under name the Frankie Yanga Trio.

Live Xpressions

What do you do when you study at Cas di Cultura’s famous music academy and you want to go out and play? You start a band! That’s exactly what the brothers Jeanoir and Pierre Koolman did, forming their band Live Xpressions. First playing at local malls about three years ago, then in hotels. The following year they were already booked at Caribbean Sea Jazz. “At first our concept was more instrumental, with a fourpiece band”, recalls Jeanoir Koolman. “Nowadays we have a different setup. For this year’s festival we’re planning to play more pop.” With Jeanoir on guitar, Pierre on drums, Milly Hernandez bass, Gyslaine Helder vocals, Ronald Hopman saxophone and Johnny Scharbaay sits in on piano. “We have tons of influences, but actually one of our favorite bands right now is Maroon 5. We have quite a few of their songs in our repertoire.” The idea of the band these days is to play popular songs with a decidedly jazzy twist. It’s our way of introducing jazz to people who are not familiar with it. For example, one of the songs we turned in an entirely new direction is Nivana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’. We like the idea of having people recognize a song but hear it in a completely different way.”

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CARLOS BISLIP CARIBBEAN COMBO

The Caribbean Combo in an established ensemble of the Scol di Musica Rufo Wever under the Leadership of Carlos Bislip. The concept of this ensemble is to familiarize the young student with Rhythms of our region “The Caribbean and South America” and using songs of the “Great American Song Book” as vehicles to achieve its goal. The Caribbean Combo is in existence for five years now, where many young musicians participants were schooled and trained in the Performance Practices of both Jazz and Caribbean. Many of these young musicians have now gone on to form part of many musical groups in various genres such as Tropical Music and have performed in various editions Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival. The ages of the participants of this edition of the Caribbean Combo ranges from 13 to 20 years of age

FUENTE

Fuente trio is an extract of the original band Fuente, which consists of 10 musicians. Trio members Susjaira Kerpens (vocals and guitar), Siegfried Hart (Caha and minor percussion) and Ivan Quandus (six string bass) plays a variety of music mixed with a flavour of Jazz. Styles from pop, Latin, Caribbean and local music and Susjaira with her beautiful voice gives the music a special touch.

JEMM’S PRINCE TRIBUTE

The Noisy People as they were called over two decades ago when playing as the house band for “The Cellar”. J.E.M.M. has been around for almost 23 years now and just returned from a very successful tour in the Caribbean. Like always they gonna make you want to move your feet and make you groove. On this 10th edition of the CSJF, a tribute to the legendary artist “Prince”, will raise your hairs for sure. “Hearing is believing” is a saying that totally agrees with this phenomenal band. You don’t want to miss out on this one.

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Club di Movimiento

Dance teacher and choreographer Mayra Stroeken works with her advanced contemporary jazzdance students from 'Club di Movimiento' to perform at CSJF. 'Young dancers bring such pure intent to the table', according to Stroeken. 'Their innate joy for movement and their never fading quest to expand their physical and expressive abilities is a privilege to work with'.

Mayra Stroeken studied at the Rotterdam Dance Academy (Codarts). Her style is a fusion of jazzdance, modern dance and contemporary styles gathered through life's experiences.

'We hope to share our profound love for the art of dance with the CSJF visitors. Aruba can be very proud of her talents'.

Royal Dreams

Taiissia Alleyne, the proud president of Royal Dreams Foundation, a non-profit art organisation that encourages, help motivate, inspire, and stimulate local students. The foundation believes that everyone should have the opportunity to express their self thru art so they can realise their potential, build selfesteem, self-confidence, learn to work as a team and be the best that they can be. They gain feelings of self-worth, focus, discipline, determination, dedication and the desire to succeed.

Art has the unique power to motivate towards excellence.

The Dance Royalty’s incredible journey started five years ago at Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival. The group has grown to a much higher standard since their first performance. The group is grateful to be celebrating the festivals 10th edition and they look forward being part of a festival that brings artists to Aruba from all around the globe.

Royal Dreams would like to thank the Caribbean Sea Foundation for all the trust and for believing in their dreams as much as they do, since this is the perfect proof of the fact that DREAMS DO COME TRUE. They are grateful for all the countless advice and all the amazing opportunities they have received throughout the years.

Thank you, Erik and CSF, for your warmth, friendship and support. We absolutely couldn't have done it without you.

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Aruban Tango

Aruba's tango passion of Mady & Rafa.

The art from Buenos aires has reached Aruba and went swirling leaving it's charms on its way to here. Rafa Oliana, the local tango maestro and his lovely tango muse Mady goes pionering and promoting the passion, elegance and sophisticated presence of the Argentine tango on Aruba.

Tango Aruba - By Rafyoli is an enterprise bringing tango teaching, - shows, - displays and interaction between lovers of fine arts.

Mady & Rafa's repertoire at the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2016 includes dance portrayals of long gone maestros as Di Sarli and Canaro but also modern icons as Gotan Project and Otros Aires. It will refocus your jazz senses to a deeper sense of the music, poetry and dance towards elegance and sensibility.

SUNDAY OCTOBER

9 ‘N FUZION BAND 8PM - 11PM

SATURDAY OCTOBER

SATURDAY OCTOBER

SATURDAY OCTOBER

1ST ROUND Time: 11PM - 2AM

2ND ROUND Time: 11PM - 2AM

FINAL Time: 11PM - 2AM

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BEYOND THE MUSIC: CSJF gives back to the community Throughout the years, our beloved Aruba has provided our festival with a postcard-perfect setting, Caribbean flavor and most importantly; great local music. Vitally supported by cultural foundation UNOCA, we are giving what we received by offering workshops by some of the CSJF's premium performing artists.

When we realized how sharing the stage with international artists stimulated our local performers to up their game, we saw the opportunity of extending that inspiration to the island's schools. For this very special initiative, established musicians from overseas share their experience with the new generation in their own unique fashion.

Some of this years’ initiatives are: New Cool Collective The 'coolest kid in town' inspiring the new ones

Tony Succar Taking it back to the core

Izaline Calister Coming out from your roots

These jazz veterans from The Netherlands have over 20 years of experience to share, and will gladly do so on the Scol di Arte in San Nicolas.

Powered with great professionalism and a dose of playfulness, this electrifying ensemble will charge our little town with an aftershock that will long be felt.

Why stick to one talent, if you can play 'em all out? Growing up in a musical family himself, multi-intrumentalist and arranger Tony Succar understands how music can tune a young soul into a succesful melody. At the extraordinarly suited venue of Theater Cueba, he will encourage the pupils of secondary schools to explore their creative young selves to full extent.

Embracing the real feel of the Caribbean, this Curaçao-born singer-songwriter has an undeniable connection with the Antilles and Aruba. By assigning the children of elementary schools to prepare and perform their own song, she will stimulate them to get actively involved, while celebrating their origin.

Some images of last years’ workshops with Roy Hargrove, Anton Goudsmit, Maite Hontelé

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Warming up before the big event WED Sept.21 What better way to get fueled up for the event of the year, than at the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival's Warming Up? The preparty is held at the Casibari Café & Restaurant: the hottest spot to get into a tropical vibe, due to its scenic location amongst cactus-clad rocks under a glittering sky. Enjoy an ice-cold beer and BBQstyle dinner, while listening to a pumping jam session, showcasing local top talents that warm up for the festival. If you want to get the full CSJF experience, you can't miss this Caribbean night out in the local's long-time favorite cunucu.

Official CSJF Afterparty SUN Sept.25 On Sunday September 25th 1:00 am the party continues at Purple stage in Renaissance Convention Center. All CSJF artists and all visitors are invited for this special occasion. So after some Boogie in Jazz Wonderland and amazing performances, you're invited for some more party! Do not miss this.

DJ Ben Liebrand will be your host for this afterparty.

Cooling down party SUN SEPT. 25 It ain't over till it's over...

In true Caribbean fashion, a great event should be revised in celebration.

There is no better way to do the cooling down at a superb location; the pool of the Renaissance Resort. Zip on your favorite cocktail from the Blue Bar, take a swim and listen to the mix of DJ Ben Liebrand.

Save the date and prepare yourself to get “in the mix” just one more time.

• Wednesday

Sept. 21

Jam Session

Casibari Café

7 pm till 11 pm

• Sunday

Sept. 25

After party

Renaissance Conv. Center

1 am till 4 am

• Sunday

Sept. 25 Pool party

Renaissance Hotel

2 pm till 8 pm

• Plus surprise pop-up gigs in various locations!

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ENTRANCE FUENTE Siegfried Hart (Caha and minor Percussion); Ivan Quandus (Six String Bass); Susjaira Kerpens (Vocals & Guitar)

PADU STAGE

DIVI STAGE

FRANKLIN GRANDILLO JAZZ ORCHESTRA

LIVE XPRESSIONS

CARIBBO ft ANDY NARELL

Franklin Granadillo (Director/Trumpet); Ederick

Jeanoir Koolman (Guitar); Pierre Koolman

Harvey Wirht (Drums); ATN Stadwijk (Keyboards);

(Drums); Milly

Yunior Terry (Bass); Andy Narell (Steelpans);

(Saxophone);

Maduro

Ronald

Hopman

(Saxophone); Jairo Valles (Saxophone); Lazaro Barizonte

(Saxophone);

(Saxophone);

Robert

Gerald

Martes

PURPLE STAGE

Hernandez (Bass); Gyslaine

Helder (Vocal); Ronald Hopman (Saxophone);

Philippe Hamilton (Vocals/Percussion).

Johnny Scharbaay (Piano)

Arnaldo Gibbs (Trombone); Radamis Jimenez

TONY SUCCAR LATIN SHOW

NEW COOL COLLECTIVE & MARK REILLY (MATT BIANCO)

(Trombone); Franklin Giel (Trombone); Oscar

Tony Succar (Percussion); TBA (Guitar); Fernando

Mark Reilly (Lead Vocals); Benjamin Herman

Serrano (Trumpet); Roderick Albus (Trumpet);

Vargas (Backing vocals); Jesus Mato (Trumpets);

(Saxophone); David Rockefeller (Trumpet); Rory

Kemuel Roig (Piano); Maribel Diaz (Backing

Ronde (Guitar); Leslie Lopez (Bass); Willem

Henriquez (Trumpet); Benigno Jimenez (Trumpet);

vocals); Nieger

Friede (Keyboards); Joost Kroon (Drums); Frank

Johnny Scharbaay (Piano); Ivan Quandus

Araya (Bongos); Oscar Dudamel (Saxophone);

(Bass); Carlos

Rodner

Dennison

Dumfries

Abrahams

(Trumpet);

(Trombone);

Faroud

Bislip (Drums); Christopher

Rodulfo (Congas); Lidrick Solognier (Timbales); Steven Diaz (Bongos/Cowbel)

Aguilera (Congas); Ramses

Padilla (Bass); John

van Dok (Percussion); Jos de Haas (Percussion)

Normandin

(Trombone); Kevin Ceballo (Backing vocals)

BONARRIBA & CROEZE Jeremy Bonarriba (Drums); Jose Croeze (Bass); Kembo Cheng (Keys/Programs).

DUMPSTAPHUNK ft Steeltown Horns Ivan Neville (Vocals/Keys); John Staten (Drums); Nick Daniels III (Bass/Vocals); Tony Hall (Bass/ Vocals); Ian Neville (Lead Guitar); Reggie Watkins (Trombones); Richard Matt (Saxophones); Tim Brutscher (Trumpet)

KOOL & THE GANG Robert

"Kool"

Bell (Bass) Dennis

"DT"

Thomas (Saxophone) George Brown (Percussion) Shawn

McQuiller (Vocals/Guitar) Mike

Ray

(Trumpet) Amir Bayyan (Guitar) Curtis Williams (Keys) Ronald Bell (Saxophone)

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24

PADU STAGE

DIVI STAGE

PURPLE STAGE

FRANKIE YANGA

CÉSAR LÓPEZ & HABANA ENSEMBLE

SERGHIO JANSEN

Frankie Yanga (Bass); Alby Navas (Saxophone/

César López (Saxophone); Emilio Martini (Guitar);

Serghio

Flute); Boy Janga (Drums/Percussion)

David Faya (Bass); Otto Santana (Percussion)

(Drums); Kyle Winklaar (Piano); Rest line up TBA

IZALINE CALISTER

CARLOS BISLIP CARIBBEAN COMBO

LEVI SILVANIE & RANDAL CORSEN

Izaline Calister (Lead Vocals); Yerman Aponte

Jean Claude Richardson (Guitar); Stephen

Levi Silvanie (Vocals/Guitar); Randal Corsen

(Bass); Marc Bischoff (Piano); Enrique Firpi

Diaz (Drums); Justin Flores (Vocal); Daniel

(Piano); Eric Calmes (Bass); Laverne le Blanc

(Drums); Ed Verhoeff (Guitar); Yumarya Grijt

Benjamin

(Backing Vocals); Vernon Chatlein (Percussion)

Tromp (Percussion); Jeremy

Croes

(Drums/Piano/Bass);

Denzil

Carcia (Piano);

Carlos B. Bislip (Bandleader/Drums)

Jansen (Guitar); Michael

Bremo

(Drums); Marvin Snijders (Drums/ Percussion); Oscar

Bor (Bass Guitar); Royston

Hato

(Percussion)

UNITY: TONY SUCCAR ft JON SECADA Jon

Secada (Lead Vocals); Tony

(Percussion); Jean

Succar

Rodriguez (Lead Vocals);

JEMM’S PRINCE TRIBUTE David Cousins (Vocals);

Samuel Thadius

Nieger Aguilera (Congas); Ramses Araya

Philips (Vocals); Sanghita Muntslag (Vocals);

(Bongos); Rodner Padilla (Bass); Kemuel Roig

Willem

(Piano); Jesus Mato (Trumpets); Raul Rodriquez

ATN Stadwijk (Keyboards); Jeremy Bonarriba

(Trumpets); John Normandin (Trombone); Alex

(Drums); Erik “Urre” Eman (Bass Guitar); Martin

Zapata (Trombone); TBA (Guitar); Oscar Dudamel

Buitenweg (Guitar).

(Saxophone);

Jason

Matthews

“Castillo”

Blankenburgh (Guitar);

(Keyboards);

Fernando Vargas (Backing vocals); Maribel Diaz

BEN LIEBRAND

(Backing vocals); Kevin Ceballo (Vocals);

Ben Liebrand (DJ)

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A CULTURAL TRIP OF THE SENSES Music and visual art have always been inextricably entwined. Just as a tropical jazz tune evokes the portrait of you sipping cocktails over a picturesque sunset, a vividly painted landscape can set you humming like the birds you imagine in it. At the 10th anniversary of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, we invite you to celebrate the senses with an exquisite Art Expo and an artesanal Arts & Crafts Market.

Although long time studies have shown that visual and musical art have always ampliďŹ ed one another, it doesn't take a degree to understand that everything just looks better with the right sound (and vice versa). Caribbean life has always been

associated with sweeping rhythms as well as colorful imagery, which has inspired us to invite both local and international artists to display their paintings and works of photography on the CSJF Art Exhibition. Whether you're a true culture vulture putting down their name on the Silent Auction, or you just like to watch pretty things while listening to great music, there's something for everyone.

Following the success of last year's Arts & Crafts Market, local artisans will once again showcase their creativity on this year's edition. Feel the island vibe wandering along the stalls with handmade sculptures and handicrafts, with tropical beats thumping from the festival

stages. A perfect opportunity to get a real insight into the island culture, and a great place to collect unique souvenirs.

In true CSJF tradition, the exhibiting participants will once again come together to join artistic forces. Watch their individual visual interpretations on the festival blend into one, as they create a cooperative painting on the spot. Feeling lucky? Buy yourself a lot, and take a chance on winning the cooperative painting of the previous year.

Open up your senses and join the cultural trip. We'll grant you a colorfully bright and resounding welcome.

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Food & Drinks

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CARIBBEAN SEA JAZZ ‘FOOD FOR THE SOUL’ FESTIVAL!!!

Over the past few years, the Food Court has been an important and successfully received part of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival, made possible by the collaboration of the island's finest caterers. So why change a winning team, if you can extend it? On this year's edition, you can enjoy your trusted favorites along with some new tasty items on the festival menu. Check out the mouthwatering options, that we proudly present to you this year. The Food Court is conveniently located at the centre of the festival site, offering ample seats in a cozy garden setting and a good view of the main stage.

You'll never miss out on the fun, as you're taking your pick between an array of local quality restaurants, that offer anything from appetizers to full meals -at great value. You can pay at all outlets

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with festival tokens, available at centrally located cashiers on the terrain. One of the premium features of the CSJF Food Court, is because of its open setup you aren't limited to one specific restaurant.

If your festival friend is craving for a juicy beef burger, but you're more into an authentic Cuban dish of 'Ropa Vieja', you can order separately and still enjoy it at together at one table! The doors of the festival and the Food Court will open at 6pm. To get the best bang for your entrance fee, be sure to arrive early. Watching the Caribbean sunset while the opening acts tune you into the mood, will certainly add to the taste of your already yummy and famous local style Oyster Soup. Don't forget to bring an empty stomach, and start the 10th edition of the CSJF in culinary style.

Bon apetit!

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Menu food court Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2016 (1 token is AWG 2,-)

CILO • Saoto Soup • Shrimp Burger • Beef Quesadilla • Fresh Fruit Smoothie

4 tokens 6 tokens 5 tokens 3 tokens

La Focaccia

Sidebar Bistro Aruba

• Mixed Sea food ceviche 5 tokens • Shrimps brochette 5 tokens • Mixed brochette 4 tokens • Focaccia prosciutto 4 tokens • Focaccia mushrooms 4 tokens & cheese • Mini pizzas 3 tokens • Variety of pastries 2 tokens • Fresh fruit juices 2 tokens

• Sliders 5 tokens (mini angus steak burgers) • BBQ bourbon wings 5 tokens • Hummus met Nacho's 3 tokens

Cuba’s cooking

Hung Paradise Hung Paradise • Chicken Teriyaki 7 tokens and fried rice

• Sate and fried rice 6 tokens • Spring roll chicken 4 tokens

• Tostones and Ropa Vieja 3 tokens • Tostones and Shrimps 4 tokens • Ceviche 4 tokens

Papiamento restaurant

Hopi bon grill • Chicken Teriyaki fried rice 6 tokens • Breaded grouper 6 tokens with white rice • Quesillo 3 tokens

• Kerri Kerri Sandwich 5 tokens Aruban style stewed fish • Carni Stoba Sandwich 5 tokens Aruban style beef stew Renaissance Station • Pisca Tempera 5 tokens • Pulled pork sandwich 6 tokens Fish Vinaigrette • Blue burger 8 tokens • Keeshi Yena 5 tokens • Chicken wings 5 tokens Authentic Aruban dish with beef and chicken with prunes, cashews, olives & wine • Oyster Soup 4 tokens Local style creamy oyster soup

Coffee Break

Café the Plaza • Friet • Broodje frikandel • Broodje kroket • Broodje hamburger

3 tokens 3 tokens 3 tokens 5 tokens

Nestlé ice cream • Novelties and scoop ice cream in different flavors - from 1.5 tokens

• Regular Coffee • Ice Coffee • Frozen Coffee drinks • Assorted pastries • Pastechi ( typical local snack)

2 tokens 3 tokens 4 tokens 2 tokens 1.5 tokens

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Renaissance Resort & Casino: A world of discovery awaits At Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino we Live Life To Discover. We inspire guests to embrace new experiences that engage in ways never imagined – to Sip, Savor, See, and Shop the hip stores, eateries, and events that locals frequent – all within walking distance of the resort. Plus, there’s plenty to do right outside your door. Live the pampered life at Okeanos Spa or court Lady Luck at our two world-class casinos or discover secluded luxury on Aruba's private beaches at Renaissance Island. Indulge your inner diva with hot-off-the-runway designer brands at The Renaissance Mall. Indulge yourself at wine tastings, mixology mixers, or demonstrations by acclaimed chefs. Find inspiration at exhibits hosted by talented local artists, or simply dance the night away to the beat of the hottest DJs while overlooking the vibrant heart of downtown Oranjestad. The good life awaits, and it’s our pleasure to help you discover it.

Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort Located directly across from Eagle Beach and surrounded by the stunning The Links at Divi Aruba golf course, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort is stacked full of on-site amenities your entire family will love. The resort’s four sparkling freshwater pools offer everything from kid-tested water slides to quiet adult areas and a swim-up bar.

With activities and amenities including beachside rock climbing, an on-site 9-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, a rejuvenating spa, a modern fitness center, four incredible restaurants and a sports bar, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort is sure to please every member of your family. The resort features studio, one and two bedroom suites and golf villas along The Links golf course, with all rooms offering fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas and private balconies or patios with ocean, pool, garden or golf course views.

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Dance to the Heartbeat of Aruba RLifeLIVE is a platform that gives Renaissance guests the opportunity to meet local artists in intimate settings. Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino embodies RLifeLive unlike any resort in the Renaissance family by immersing your senses the moment you arrive and engaging you in the island’s most fashionable events. Here, you are Center Stage – at the epicenter of excitement. And our goal is to indulge your inner artist, audiophile, gourmand, sophisticate, and pleasureseeker with our Discovery Events. Prepare to be enthralled by local trendsetters in music, mixology, the arts, culinary arts, fashion, and more. So cue the music – it’s time to inspire your personal journey of discovery. Learn more at renhotels.com/events.

Divi / Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Aruba’s ultimate hot spot on the beach, where the fun never stops. Try our water sports, seaside fitness center or spa. Go exploring on a bike. There are nine great dining choices, seven bars to choose from, live entertainment every night and the nearby Alhambra Casino where you can try your luck. And, all guest rooms are just steps from the sand and pools. Stay, dine and play at the Divi Aruba all inclusive or at the Tamarijn Aruba all inclusive.

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Both are elegant and modern five star beach hotels with a spectacular beach front location. They also offer the acclaimed RIU All Inclusive 24-hour programme and luxury services and facilities. Offering an amazing international buffet, three speciality restaurants and a wide range of leisure and entertainment activities, the Riu Palace Aruba along with Riu Palace Antillas are the ideal option for unforgettable vacations in Aruba.

La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino combines vacation fun with all the conveniences of home.

Opened on December 15, 1990, La Cabana is proudly celebrating its 25th Anniversary and boasts almost 13,000 owners hailing from all corners of the world, with the majority from the United States, Venezuela, Canada, Colombia and Aruba. We are a sprawling resort village that boasts a perfect location right across from the famed alabaster white sands and glittering Caribbean waters of Eagle Beach, named among the 10 best beaches in the world by Conde Nast.

Recently renovated accommodations are complemented by delightful restaurants and refreshing bars, a large swimming pool with waterslide, a fully equipped fitness center with certified personal trainers and a restorative spa, Glitz Casino, a mini market, shopping arcade, and so much more. Amenities such as Concierge desk to arrange for any on-land or water- adventures that you wish, WiFi, all kinds of activities, and even a day camp for the kids, assure a memorable vacation that the whole family can enjoy.

If you wish to become part of this happy family, visit our website: lacabanabrc.com for the most attractive prices for fixed weeks inventory on the island.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino Escape to the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, a premier beachfront hotel in Palm Beach, where sugary white beaches and the gloriously blue Caribbean Sea captivate your senses. Experience luxurious pampering and exquisite touches that enhance every moment of your vacation in paradise. Breathe in fresh tropical breezes and the breathtaking scenery of our tranquil Aruba hotel and resort.

From elegantly modern guestrooms to intimate gathering spaces, you will delight in the beauty of our design. Discover inner peace as you relax on our silky white sand beach, laze by our sparkling pools or rejuvenate your body with nourishing treatments in our brand new ZoiA Spa. Enjoy sailing, scuba diving and kayaking adventures on the clear-blue sea, or try your luck in the Hyatt Regency Casino. Our Palm Beach, Aruba hotel is the ultimate island retreat where you are inspired to play, recharge, love, dream and explore.

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Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa is a Boutique Hotel for Adults Only. With superior, deluxe rooms and suites with one king or two double beds. Located on the Palm Beach strip with its beautiful white sandy beaches and surrounded by restaurants, casinos, shopping malls and lounges. Enjoy added value service for free: WIFI internet, continental breakfast, business center, swimming pool, fitness center, turn-down service and free parking. Beach lounge chairs are available at the hotel’s beach area on Palm Beach. Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service. Stay with us for a memorable vacation experience in Aruba.

Amsterdam Manor Aruba’s Only Dutch Colonial-style Boutique Hotel, Amsterdam Manor, looks out over Aruba’s famous Eagle Beach, known for its pristine soft white sand and clear turquoise water. The breathtaking architecture of the resort creates a setting like no other in Aruba – we invite you to come and have a memorable vacation experience at the intimate and picturesque Amsterdam Manor. A warm welcome by our friendly staff will be the perfect start to your stay. As an Aruba beach resort like no other, Amsterdam Manor is well known for personalized service and a relaxing atmosphere. When you stay in one of our fully equipped studios or suites you're not just a guest, you're part of the Amsterdam Manor family.

Listen to jazz from the terrace of the Restaurant at Tierra del Sol where you can indulge in an exquisite choice of menu items while taking in the breathtaking views of the scenic north coast. Why not rent a luxury villa or condo set on almost 600 beautiful acres. Be sure to visit Tierra del Sol, where you will experience the best Aruba has to offer in one place.

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RIU’s five star pearls in Aruba RIU Hotels & Resorts opted for the exotic destination Aruba 9 years ago, opening its first hotel in Palm Beach, the Riu Palace Aruba. The RIU Hotels & Resorts updates its hotel offer in Aruba by renovating the emblematic hotel Riu Palace Aruba last year, and by the opening of its second luxurious resort on the island in 2014: the Adults Only hotel Riu Palace Antillas.

Tierra del Sol If you appreciate jazz, you will enjoy Tierra del Sol Resort & Golf. Come play golf at our 18 hole course designed by famed architect Robert Trent Jones II.

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Organization

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival 2016 A production of: Purple Entertainment Group Dominicaweg 11 Oranjestad, Aruba E-mail: contact@caribbeanseajazz.com Website: www.caribbeanseajazz.com FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Erik Jan Eman EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Friso Veenman LEGAL ADVISER Charles Brouwer GENERAL ORGANISATION Paulien ter Meulen Jerry van Steenoven Martha Eman PRODUCTION & ARTIST HANDLING Barbara de Haan Kim Bontes PROGRAMMING Erik Jan Eman Martin Buitenweg Friso Veenman PRODUCTION Gemairo Varela Power Rivas Wilfred Peters Juan Carlos Jaimes Giovanny Barrais Anthony Chandler Joseph Laclé Kofung Ho Ramon Montesinos Patrick Verburg Dennis Ali Jaron van Dongen Harrie van de Hoef Robert de Loey Ralph Tacken Sam van der Harst Marcus Jansen Micheal Bislick Steven Plaatsman Kenan Harrigan Patrick Loefstop Ivan Barrera Stijn de Jong Dariush Ansari TICKETING Jerry van Steenoven Ernie Hilgers FINANCE Martha Eman Aurita Maduro DÉCOR Frank Niessen

MARKETING & PR Aldrich Croes (ECA NV Aruba) Shadira Fingal (ECA NV Aruba) Maria Silva (Vibration PR Co.) WEBSITE/APP DESIGN Mike Pieete (www.appy2help.com) Jerry van Steenoven CSJ ARTWORK & PRINTING Joost Horward (Adctra) Dario Arends (Interprint) Johan Stoppels (Freeway) CSJ BROCHURE Paulien ter Meulen Jeffrey Singh Martha Eman Dariush Ansari PHOTO CREDIT PICS MAGAZINE Steve Keith Mayo Stoppels Photography Armando Goedgedrag Jean Paul Lacle Rodney Lopez One Happy Photographer THANKS TO: Eduardo Valbuena Michi Takatsu David Cousins Jhon Watts Robby Thiel Marald van Mondvoort Sanghita Muntslag Anne Nobel Franka Tacken Annelijn Smulders Geesje Vreedeveld Frans Gerritsen Sabine de Jonge Zulaika Flanegin Marcha Hoost Martijn Visser Adelia & friends David Cousins Sharina Henriquez Jodi Tobman And all the volunteers

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