Next July Funchal will hold, for the seventh time, its Jazz Festival.
On the 6th, 7th and 8th of July there will be two concerts each day, played by international musicians with different styles and personalities.

The Gardens of Quinta Magnólia, an old but very well preserved Madeira Quinta will be the stage for the following program:

Thursday - 6th July at 9,30 pm

Joana Machado - A Madeira Jazz singer that has recently revealed her self in the national Jazz. She will be presenting her album “CRUde”, edited in Januray of 2006 and she will be accompanied by three prestigious Portuguese musicians.

Paquito d’Riviera Quintet – Not only an excellent saxophone and clarinet player but also a very original composer who has his own concept of Jazz – a fusion of rock, jazz, classical and traditional Cuban music.

Friday – 7th July at 9,30 pm

Ivan Lins Group - Ivan Lins is a renowned pianist and vocalist but also one of the best Brazilian composers.

Lonnie Brooks Blues Band - Lonnie Brooks is the inventor of the voodoo blues, a contagious sound and rhythm with lots of energy on it.

Saturday - 8th July at 9,30 pm

Laïka Fatien – A jazz singer with a fantastic voice that lights everything around her.

McCoy Tyner Septet – A true Jazz legend with 80 edited albums and 4 Grammys who is always innovating his music and sounds. He will be presented “The Story of Impulse! Records” together with an exceptional group of musicians.

Photo by: Discantus, Lda