Boogsie, Zanda added to Sunday’s cast

Producer of the event, Carl Beaver Henderson told Newsday: “Patrons can look forward to fantastic music, wonderful relaxed time, great food and drink, at a large venue looking onto the sea, and the surprise of new young musicians from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT ), who will shock people.” He said the 25-odd musicians of the UTT Festival Orchestra had to hide to rehearse, because every time they did it at the venue it became an instant concert.

He urged patrons, “Come and see the young musicians and learn their faces because they will be the next superstars in the country. This is a whole new direction for the event and entertainment in this country.” They will be showcased on the first day of the two-day event - first with veteran trumpeter Errol Ince doing 50s and 60s big band swing and jazz music, and later in a special session with Kelwyn Hutcheon. They will also perform with Beaver, who returns to the stage after 25 years.

Beaver described his session as the pop version of the festival.

He will perform alongside Kay Alleyne, Michelle Xavier, Vaughnette Bigford, Keith Ajala Sutherland, Jason “Fridge” Seecharan and Dereck Patience.

Young guitarist Dax Carter will also appear in that segment.

The headline act will feature Barbadian jazz saxophonist, Arturo Tappin. Tobago’s own jazz ensemble, Caribbean INXS will open the event at 11am.

Beaver said because of the many requests, pannist Len “Boogsie” Sharpe has been added to the line-up for Sunday’s show, which begins at 10 am.

Sharpe, he said, will entertain for as long as he wants.

Also scheduled to perform on Sunday are Clive “Zanda” Alexander and his band, and UTT sound engineer Katz Imai.

Food and drinks will be on sale.

Patrons will be allowed to bring their own coolers into the venue until 2 pm.