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Jazz It Up in Majorca

Majorca, the largest and most denselyarray of performances throughout the
populated of the Balearic Islands, is ayear.
nation rich in culture.November sees the beginning of the opera
As one of the most popular holidayseason in Majorca. Three large opera
destinations in the Mediterranean,performances will be held at the Teatre
Majorca attracts over a million visitorsPrincipal in Palma, including Madam
every holiday season. Beach loversButterfly. Young opera enthusiasts will
everywhere seem to be drawn to thehave the opportunity to enjoy a concert
crystal blue waters, white beaches andand discussion session with the
intense cultural celebrations.performers.
In recent years, the Sa Pablo JazzIn addition to the variety of musical
Festival has been the highlight of manyperformances throughout the year, Palma
holidays. The 2008 jazz festival takeshas more art galleries than other cities
place from March through December. Theof comparable size. The third Thursday
10-month fiesta offers performances byin September is a very special time for
some of the greatest jazz performers inPalma's art enthusiasts. Every gallery,
the world. Several venues will be openmuseum and cultural center will remain
for the festival.open until late evening to offer a
Performances take place in the Palmaunique experience for art lovers.
Auditorium, Vellver Castle as well asLow cost airfares from many points in
free concerts in Palma's main square.Europe to Majorca make it very
Majorca's 300-plus days of sunshine makeconvenient to attend your favorite
it the ideal place for an extendedperformances. Planning your Majorcan
festival of this sort.holiday or arts-filled weekend has never
Jazz saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis lends hisbeen easier or more convenient. Many of
soothing sounds to the festival thisthe low-cost airlines offer multiple
year. Kenny Barron, in trio with Kiyoshiflights into Palma daily.
Kitagawa and Francisco Mela, will alsoLocating accommodation in Majorca or
be appearing. The Mississippi Masseven in Palma is simply a matter of
Gospel, Portea Jazz Band and Barbarataste. In historic Palma, visitors will
Hendricks also have scheduledfind self-catering apartments and
performances for the 2008 festival.townhomes.
The former bandleader of Return toBeach lovers will likely head for the
Forever, Chick Corea, has a scheduledhotels and resorts near one of Majorca's
performance on November 11, 2008.many beaches. Those who are looking for
Bassist Stanley Clarke, also formerly ofa truly unique experience and privacy
Return to Forever, has already performedshould look into renting an apartment or
to great acclaim a former Miles Davisvilla in rural Majorca.
sideman Lee Konitz and free jazz bassistMany people visit Majorca for the
Charlie Haden also have scheduledbeaches alone. Rural Majorca offers an
performances for the coming festival.entirely unique holiday experience. The
Diana Krall, recently named Best Femaleisland's interior is comprised of
Vocalist at the 4th annual Canadian Jazzrolling hills and gently sloping
awards ceremony, will also perform invalleys. Accommodations in rural Majorca
August. The International Sa Pobla Jazzinclude private villas and farmhouses.
Festival also presents free jazzIf you choose to find accommodation
concerts in Palma during the two-weekinland, renting a vehicle for the
Alcudia Jazz Festival in September.duration of your stay is highly
Music enthusiasts, young and old, fromrecommended.
around the world will enjoy the wide



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