For a third consecutive year, the Samui International Jazz Festival is back to bring smooth jazz beats to Koh Samui. The last two festivals were such hits attracting over 3,000 spectators that this third time is expected to be a charm. With Koh Samui’s vibe and strong tourism, it’s the perfect island to host this event, which will help grow the island’s culture scene. In the distant future, it can possibly put Koh Samui on the map as a connection with other jazz capitals. For 2012, the festival lands on October 14th and continues until October 20th. Seven nights of live beachfront jazz would make almost any jazz aficionado book a flight!
The third Samui International Jazz Festival will feature International and Thai Jazz Musicians with diverse styles all within the tropical jazz theme. Highlighted musicians include, Paulette McWilliams, Alexander Beets, Koh Saxman, and Susan Harmer. With upbeat and tranquil sounds, the music combined with the beach and a cocktail will surely put you in a trance. The venues, Amari Palm Reef, Rocky’s Boutique Resort, The Drink Gallery, Nora Buri Resort & Spa, and Anantara Bophut Resort & Spa, provide a perfect environment for the concerts. These resorts will fill up quickly so it’s best to book your accommodation as soon as possible. Tickets for each concert only cost 500 THB (about $16 USD) except for the last two nights when visitors can enjoy the music for free. With that being said, there really is no excuse not to go, even if it’s just for one night!
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An article about jazz scene in Thailand. http://lamuzi.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/koncertownia-koncert-jazzowy-na-czesc.html
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