FAB FIVE, JUNO
WINNER SHARE BILLING ON “SIMPLY MYRNA” IN MARCH
That the cabaret showcase “Simply Myrna” has become
one of the hottest tickets on the entertainment calendar is not only down to
the brilliance and perseverance of conceptualizer,
promoter and headline act, Myrna Hague Bradshaw (right), but also to the presence of some stellar artists whom she has brought to the stage, to the delight of fans, Previous guests on the show, which returns this March 3, at Kingston’s Courtleigh Auditorium, have included Ernie Smith, John Holt, Boris Gardener, A. J. Brown and more.
For the 2018 edition Myrna will be joined by
Canadian-based Jamaican singer-musician Jay Douglas, a winner of the JUNO Award
(Canada’s Grammy-equivalent) in 2012 for Reggae Recording of the Year. Making a
special appearance will be Fab Five, a band whose credentials are virtually
self-evident, while Desi Jones will lead the 10-piece “Simply Myrna” band, accompanying
the star herself.
With over 45 years of showmanship, Jay Douglas (left) has
developed a wide ranging repertoire of American Blues, West Indian Rhythms and
Jazz Standards, complimented by fancy footwork, and a ton of stage charisma. In
addition to cities across Canada, he has performed around the world, including
Hong Kong and many countries of the Mediterranean. Jay performs weekly in
Toronto.
Approaching 50 years, Fab Five is still the
pre-eminent Jamaican showband, known everywhere that persons appreciate quality
live music and showmanship. In addition to their innumerable live gigs, the
band has contributed several classic recordings to the Jamaican pop canon,
notably “Ring Road” “Jamaican Girls” “Shaving Cream” and “Who, Wha?”
Drummer, producer and arranger Desi Jones (below) is arguably
the most in-demand in the Jamaican music scene today. Startng out as a
percussionist with the Eddie Thomas Dance Group, he was a member of the Sonny
Bradshaw Seven and the Jamaica Big Band, a mainstay of the group Chalice, led
his own aggregation, dubbed Skool, and has worked on countless live shows as
well as records for Mutabaruka, Carlene Davis
and Kathy Brown among others.
Production for “Simply Myrna” is coordinated by LDC Productions and the
event is, once again, under the Distinguished Patronage of former
Governor-General Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall. Part proceeds from the show go
towards the Jones Avenue Basic School and the Sonny Bradshaw Foundation,
honouring the legacy of the late, great Sonny Bradshaw.
Tickts are $5000 each and are available from the Music
Mart, Fontana Pharmacy, and the Jazz Centre, 22 East Kings House Road.
“Simply Myrna” is presented with the support of LASCO,
JN Bank, Labels and Supplies, The Music Mart, Caledonia Outdoor Advertising,
Stage Records, the Gleaner, KOOL97FM and KLASFM
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