Stars light up Jamaica Jazz

Western Bureau:As 2013 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival moved towards its final crescendo at the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium on Friday night, the likes of Michael Bolton, Mary J. Blige and Etana made sure that patrons received more than their money's worth at the music event.

The diverse presentations took the audience on an awe-inspiring journey that has become synonymous with the international show.

From reggae, soca to blues, soulful classics and R&B, time was not sufficient to explore the depths of the music catalogue that the main acts possess.

Matching the success of last year's staging that saw Celine Dion gracing the stage was a difficult task to accomplish, but the organiser's choice to host the legendary Bolton fared well with the audience, most of whom are loyal fans of his music.

Bolton made the presence of Celine Dion felt with a duet he did with singer and songwriter Kelly Levesque.

The two did a rendition of Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's The Prayerthat electrified the stadium and sent it into ear-piercing screams and shouts of approval.
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