A Soulful Night at Jazz Must Be
At The Summit in New Kingston on Thursday, Dec 4, vocalist Apryl Jaye delivered the pitch-perfect second edition of Jazz Must Be: A Night of Jazz Fusion, Tribute, and Community Giving.
The concert, held under the distinguished patronage of Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange and presented by title sponsor Island Car Rentals, was a sophisticated musical journey. Sponsors also included Tamia Carey and FMA Customs Brokers.
The two-hour set held patrons captive with a vibrant mix of pure jazz and other genres expertly reimagined through fusion. The musical journey was complemented by the audience’s elegant adherence to the all-or mostly white dress code.
The excitement soared when reggae artiste Duane Stephenson made a surprise appearance, treating the already enthralled crowd to a lively set. Beyond the music, the event had a humanitarian focus, with part-proceeds earmarked for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
Congratulating Apryl Jaye (fourth right) and her band — Gregory Palmer (left), Lamont Savory (second left), Okiel McIntyre (third left), Keniel Delisser (second right), and Dale Brown (right) — were Island Car Rentals Group CEO Ryan Parkes and Marketing Manager Kerry-Ann Harrison. Karl Mclarty
Making their entrance at Jazz Must Be were musician Dennis Rushton and his wife Carrialesia. Karl Mclarty
Guest performer Duane Stephenson brought the hits during his set with songs like Ghetto Pain and August Town. Karl Mclarty
Ready for an enthralling night were (from left) social worker Tricia Stephens, dietitian Celia Innerarity, her mum, retired educator Daphne Innerarity, and retired administrator Lenieth Bennett. Karl Mclarty
Insurance executive Dennis Charley and his realtor wife Moira took a moment to enjoy the pre-performance atmosphere. Karl Mclarty
Wray & Nephew Senior Sales Executive Yvette Muir (left) shared the frame with Eletroloc Locksmith and Security Systems Marketing Officer Kemeca Sucki before showtime. Karl Mclarty
Guidance counsellor Velia Espeut thrilled the audience, stepping up to the microphone to sing a rousing rendition of Stevie Wonder’s You Will Know. Karl Mclarty
Looking chic in a co-ord set was product manager Rochelle Fearon. Karl Mclarty
Enjoying date night were Island Car Rentals Group CEO Ryan Parkes and his wife, Island Car Rentals Group Chief of People and Culture Opal Brown-Parkes Karl Mclarty
Jazz lovers Avraman Rubinchik, his wife Marima (centre), and sister Tatiana Zhegl said hello to the Observer lensmen. Karl Mclarty
FMA Customs Managing Director Dermott Morris was joined by his wife Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) assistant board secretary Ava-Dawn Morris (second right), daughter Mikayla (left), and JTB officer Ann Bucknor. Karl Mclarty
