Havana Jazz Festival 2005
Chucho Valdes
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ PLAZA FESTIVAL
Havana Jazz Festival Package from Toronto - December 01 - December 06, 2005
Package includes:
Air Transportation from Toronto to Havana by Air Canada, taxes included.
Cuban tourist card (visa)
5 nights accommodation with breakfast.
Transfers in Havana airport-hotel-airport.
Personal credentials for the festival. (pass for the events)
One daily round trip transfer from hotel to events.
Not Included:
Meals other than breakfast.
Travel or medical insurance, see optional quotation.
Havana Airport exit tax of CUC 25 Cuban pesos
PRICES FOR THIS TOUR, per person in Canadian dollars.
Prices are subject to change at the time of booking and reconfirmation.
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FESTIVAL’S OFFICIAL HOTELS |
Single | Double |
| Parque Central |
$1995 |
$1730 |
|
Nacional de Cuba |
$1885 |
$1630 |
|
Tryp Habana Libre |
$1740 |
$1485 |
|
Palacio O’Farrill |
$1720 |
$1665 |
|
Ambos Mundos |
$1650 |
$1495 |
|
El Presidente |
$1630 |
$1475 |
|
Havana Riviera |
$1565 |
$1385 |
|
Plaza |
$1495 |
$1365 |
|
St. John’s or Vedado |
$1395 |
$1315 |
Jazz Festival packages are non refundable.
SWT Medical Insurance and Cancellation Protection Plan:
Under age 30 $105 Age 30-54 $115 Age 55-64 $137 & 65 plus Enquire.
Medical Only:
Under 30 $ 29 30-59 $35 & 60 plus Enquire.
Insurance is highly recommended. If declined, we are not responsible for medical or cancellation penalties that the passengers may need for their trip.
These plans are non-refundable in case of cancellation and may only be purchased and paid in full at the time of first payment.
Add-ons for travelers departing from other Canadian Cities:
|
Vancouver |
$365 |
Winnipeg |
$280 |
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Edmonton |
$300 |
Montreal |
$60 |
|
Calgary |
$300 |
Halifax |
$275 |
Taxes are included - Enquire for other cities.
LAND ONLY, for travelers arriving by other carriers to Havana.
Please deduct Cad 600.00 per person from our Toronto-Havana price list.
Air and Land Itinerary
Day 01 Thursday December 01, 2005
TORONTO-HAVANA: AC-988 1030/1410
Upon arrival, transfer to your selected hotel.
20:30 Karl Marx Theatre - Open Ceremony
23:00 Jam Session – Several locations.
Day 02 Friday December 02, 2005
HAVANA
10:00 Amadeo Roldan Theatre – Colloquy, subject to be announced.
17:00 National Theatre – Program to be announced.
21:00 Amadeo Roldan Theatre – Program to be announced.
23:00 Jam Session – Several locations.
Day 03 Saturday December 03, 2005
HAVANA
10:00 Amadeo Roldan Theatre – Colloquy, subject to be announced.
17:00 National Theatre – Program to be announced.
21:00 Amadeo Roldan Theatre – Program to be announced.
23:00 Jam Session – Several locations.
Day 04 Sunday Dececember 04, 2005
HAVANA
17:00 National Theatre – Program to be announced.
21:00 Amadeo Roldan Theatre – Closing Ceremony.
24:00 Farewell Party at Tropical Pink Salon.
Day 05 Monday December 05, 2005
HAVANA
Day at leisure in Havana.
Day 06 Tuesday December 06, 2005
HAVANA-TORONTO: AC-989 1510/1840
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
The Cuban Music Institute takes great pleasure in officially inviting you to the 22nd Edition of the International Festival “Jazz Plaza 2005” that will take place on December 1-4 and, this year will be dedicated to the memory of the famous English jazz musician Ronnie Scott and to the 46th Anniversary of the Ronnie Scott Club in London.
The event will include a Theoretical Colloquy with Master Classes, lectures, discussions and documentaries. There will also be photo exhibits with Jazz as the main topic, sales of music magazines and CDs of famous Jazz interpreters.
Venues: Karl Marx, Amadeo Roldan and Mella theatres plus Casa de la Cultura de Plaza.
Organizing Committee:
- Master Jesús Chucho Valdés, President
- Alexis Vázquez Aguilera , Vice-president
CUBAN MUSICIANS AND BANDS INVITED:
Chucho Valdés and Irakere New Conception
Mayra Caridad Valdés
Bobby Carcassés
Bellita y su Jazztumbatá
Havana Ensemble
Maraca y otra Vision
Carlos Maza y su grupo
Roberto Carcassés e Interactivo
Manolito Simonet y su Trabuco
Ernán López-Nussa Trio
Winners of the JoJazz Contest
And other personalities
2004 Havana Jazz Festival info below
On December 16-19, 2004 the XXI edition of the “JAZZ Plaza”, International Festival took place in Havana, with the participation of 75 groups and soloists; 15 from Canada, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Curacao, Germany, England, France, Spain, Japan and South Africa. Also of great impact were the two-piano concerts offered by the Maestros Michel Legrand of France and Chucho Valdés of Cuba and the one of Maestro Y. Fukumura of Japan who directed the National Symphony Orchestra with Maestro Frank Fernández as soloist.
Cuba was represented by 60 groups and soloists. The concerts of Chucho Valdés and its group Irakere New Conception paying homage to Mayra Caridad Valdés were outstanding as well as the special concerts of trumpets and guitars in Jazz performed by important soloists from Cuba and abroad; the participation of young musicians winners of the Jojazz Contest should also be mentioned as it was considered by many as impressive and innovative.
In total, 25 concerts were offered in 6 theatres and installations that were used as venues, as well as in the Casa de la Cultura.
Parallel to the Festival, there was a theoretical Colloquy in which 14 master classes were given, with lecturers coming from the United States and Cuba, with topics related to the Cuban woman in Jazz, international cooperation in the history and education of jazz, and others.
There were also presentations and sales of music magazines: “Salsa Cubana” and “Clave”, the presentation and sale of the album “Irakere 30 years” and a special performances at the Irakere Club, “La Zorra y el Cuervo”, JazzCafč and O´Farrill Club.
Please contact us for reservations.
reservations@cubatravelusa.com
415-888-3459