Working with a team of skilled personnel including the coordinator, Folake Oyetunji, the curator of the
Satchmo’s Jazz and Culture Festival, Lagos (SJL), Mr.
Dolapo Ajayi has announced an exciting programme of events holding between Wednesday, April 27 and Sunday, May 1.
Ajayi, who is a renowned lawyer and jazz aficionado, enthused that he has created a platform which has become more than a jazz music festival by creating an exciting tapestry of entertaining events including festive threads of jazz (and nu jazz) music, as well as jazz-inspired visual and literary
artistes.
The SJL 2016 promises a thrilling time with a line-up featuring top domestic and international artistes like Norman Brown, Rick Braun, Carlo Rossi & the Organic Jam, Femi Leye and Phebean.
The opening night features a collaboration tagged, Jazz Rendezvous with the popular entertainment platform, Industry Nite at Lagos Oriental Hotel.
There will be live music at the poolside of the
Blowfish Hotel at Victoria Island, the next day. The
show returns to Lagos Oriental Hotel on April 29 for more live and electrifying Jazz, dance and cultural
performances.
Saturday, April 30 will be extremely busy with simultaneous day and night events. There will be a jazz party at the Park in Banana Island and Banana Island Patisserie, at the same time that Prest Cruise will sail with the Satchmo’s Jazz organisers for a Yacht cruise.
At night, there will be a closeout performance at the Vellvet Lounge. The same venue is designated for an after party.Other activities include jazz inspired films, food, drinks, fun and an incredible experience at participating venues.
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