Stabroek Rotary hosts another Jazz, Wine and Words

ANOTHER evening of first class entertainment is expected when the Rotary Club of Stabroek presents the fifth staging of its main fund-raising event titled ‘Jazz, Wine and Words.’ 
The occasion on Saturday, June 14, at the Theatre Guild Playhouse in Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown, is billed as a tribute to fathers.
The event will be used to highlight the importance of fatherhood in the nurturing and development of a child and, by extension, the community.
Since its inception in 2010, the show has steadily evolved as one of the premier entertaining events in Guyana, and has, over the years, featured excellent performances by seasoned artistes like Ruth Osman, Paul Keens Douglas, the Jakoostic Ensemble, Miguel Browne, Karen Smith, and the Desi Jones Quartet.
Dramatist, Mark Edwards, is also to make one more cameo appearance.
This year, the programme will continue on its path of excellence by featuring the highly acclaimed singer, songwriter and flautist, Michele Henderson, from Dominica.
Stunning performances

With five albums to her credit, Ms. Henderson has carved a trail for herself following stunning performances at major music festivals across the world including the St. Lucia Jazz and Arts, World Creole, Barbados Congaline, New York International Music and Roskilde (Denmark).
She has been featured in seminal Caribbean magazines such as ‘She,’ ‘Home Companion,’ ‘Maco,’ ‘Caribbean Beat,’ ‘The Beat’ and also in the international media including ‘BET Jazz.’
In recognition for her work, the Government of Dominica appointed Michele as an official goodwill ambassador to the island in 2004. To add to her ever expanding list of achievements, her entry was recently declared winner of the regional competition to select the official Anthem for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
An additional treat awaits patrons of the fifth Jazz, Wine and Words, as this year’s outstanding local talent will be introduced through the collective called Wordsmiths.
Undoubtedly, the leading exponents in the genre of spoken words in Guyana, the group boasts exceptional talent, among them Kamadyah Yisrael, Randolph Critchlow, Latoni Beaton, Jermaine Joseph, Andrew Timram and Yaphet Jackman, all unique artistes who have established their style and message as second to none.
The usual offerings of delightful hors d’oeuvres enhanced by a selection of fine wines and good company will set the mood for an unforgettable evening of Jazz, Wine and Words.

(By Michel Outridge)