Soca superstar Kees Dieffenthaller brought down the house at the inaugural Eat, Drink, Jazz concert on Sunday night, bringing patrons both young and old to their feet, with his enticing performance.
Dieffenthaller was one of the five acts performing for an audience of just over 800 people, which was held atop the picturesque San Fernando Hill on the evening of October 5. The show opened with live pan, followed by performances from the Alternative Quartet, Vaughnette Bigford, 2013 Digicel Rising Star winner Ancil Valley and renowned Barbadian jazz sax player Arturo Tappin.
After the invigorating performance of Alternative Quartet, Valley took the stage, reminding those present why he took home the Rising Star title last year.
Next came ever-smiling and affable jazz vocalist Vaughnette Bigford, who charmed jazz lovers with her scintillating performance. Belting out songs from several local and international artistes, Bigford captured the hearts of all. Dressed all in white, she seemed to glow on the stage and her upbeat persona complemented her voice.
When Barbadian jazz saxophonist Tappin took the stage next, he mesmerised patrons, who gave him the night’s only encore.
There was a variety of food and drinks available to patrons including Richard’s Bake and Shark, More Vino More Sushi and corn soup.
Veteran jazz promoter Phillip was presented with an award during the concert, by members of the EDJ committee. Phillip was awarded for his efforts in getting the San Fernando hill lit with streetlights and was credited as the first person to host a jazz festival in T&T.
EDJ committee member Albert Marshall promised the event will return in 2015 to charm jazz lovers once more describing it as a “night of success.”
The event was sponsored by Digicel.
