2011 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival

During its ninth run, the 2011 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will be a fascinating display of musical talent giving life to the beautiful natural setting of Playa Mamitas in Playa del Carmen. From November 24 - 26, international artists will participate in this traditional festival held in the Riviera Maya, a Caribbean beach destination overflowing with natural attractions.

This event has turned into a quality music festival as well as yet another of the attractions in the Riviera Maya. In addition to enjoying a variety of musical shows, concertgoers can also take advantage of their surroundings to explore the incredible tourism attractions of this important destination.

The festival will begin on Thursday, November 24 with a show by Natalia Lafourcade, who has won several MTV Latino awards and was invited to participate in the Mexico Big Band Jazz concert.

Jeff Lorber, a well-known composer born in Philadelphia, will continue Thursday's show. This talented jazz fusion keyboardist has earned a large following thanks to his original music combining complex harmonies and incredible rhythms.

The last show on the 24th will be by Randy Brecker, a composer and musician who has inspired many young musicians. Concertgoers will fall in love with his melodic trumpet and flugelhorn performances at this fascinating jazz event.

The lineup for the second day of the 2011 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival includes musicians like Enrique and Fernando Toussaint. Together with Enrique Pat, they plan to perform a tribute to Eugenio Toussaint, one of the best Mexican jazz composers and musicians. The show on the 25th will also include John Anderson, vocalist for the progressive rock band YES. The final act of the evening belongs to Stanley Clarke, one of the most famous bassists in the world, whose artistic resume includes careers as a musician, arranger, music director and film composer, the perfect ending to an unforgettable evening.

November 26, the final day of the festival, will kick off with musical performances by Alex Otaola, who began his career in the famous Mexican group Santa Sabina and has contributed to other groups like La Barranca and San Pascualito Rey. Throughout his 15-year professional career, Alex Otaola has performed in cities all over the globe like Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and Barcelona. Richard Bona will also be performing, a jazz fusion singer and songwriter known as one of the best electric bass players in the world.

The party will end with a variety of musical pieces creatively interpreted by the Yellowjackets, a famous US jazz fusion quartet playing out incomparable rhythms with drums, keyboard, saxophone and bass.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen to famous jazz musicians in a breathtaking natural setting where the sand, the sea and music combine to create unforgettable entertainment at the 2011 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival. Not only will you experience beautiful music, you can also use the experience as the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting attractions found throughout the Riviera Maya.