The Crane Resorts And Residences

Four times – still a charm!

For the fourth consecutive year, The Crane has been the official hotel sponsor of the 2010 Barbados Jazz Festival and much like previous years the last was a resounding success. This year’s festival brought stars like Etienne Charles, Joe Lovano, Smokey Robinson, Elio Villafranca, Lalah Hathaway, Bwakore, Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Chieli Municci, Robin Thicke, Babyface and Warren Hill to the beautiful shores of Barbados. The Crane had the privilege of hosting the artistes who thoroughly enjoyed their stay on property.  And the festival began…

On Monday night, Bar 1887 came alive as we featured our first After Jazz Lime. Commencing directly after the show at Sunbury Plantation, Etienne Charles and Joe Lovano took to the bar for a second shot at a live performance in Barbados. This upbeat party continued for a few hours as all those in attendance were truly soaking up the atmosphere and the great music.

On Wednesday night, the classical Smokey Robinson delivered a breathtaking performance at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium and continued the show on the road to Bar 1887, The Crane, St. Philip, where his band staged a rocking jam session along with members of the Elio Villafranca quintet.

On Thursday, January 14^th, 2010, The Crane was under the limelight as it hosted the dinner set of the festival. Those in attendance opined that the quality of food and show were excellent. This was evident during the After Jazz Lime themed 1887 & All That Jazz as patrons enjoyed the music of Barbados Jazz Artist of the Year, Kellie Cadogan.

On Friday night, Lalah Hathaway continued the tradition of the entertainers of previous nights and rocked the bar with her soulful voice after her performance at Ilaro Court and made way in the Bar for Grammy Award Winner, Robin Thicke the following night. Mr. Thicke performed some of his well known hits such as Lost Without You, The Sweetest Love, amongst others.

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