For the first time in its history, the organisation of the Malta Jazz Festival (MJF) is being entrusted to a private company, NnG Promotions. The MJF, which will run from 21 to 23 July, will be held in the majestic setting of Grand Harbour.

Much has been said about the music to be presented. Though there will be a broader musical palette with musical styles that have a more immediate appeal, these will feature alongside the stricter jazz orthodox style that always has, and always will, play a prominent role in the MJF.

As in the past, legendary names will grace the MJF with luminaries such as Percy Jones, Bill Bruford and Tim Garland sharing the stage with local artists Kris Spiteri and his band Noir and percussionist Renzo Spiteri. The original Blues Brothers line-up will create a soulful atmosphere together with Thabani, while the Alan Parsons Live Project will close the festival with a set of rock standards.

Once again Cisk Export is the main sponsor of the MJF together with Vodafone, without whose help and support the MJF would not be celebrating its 16th anniversary this year.

More information about the MJF can be obtained from the official MJF website www.maltajazzfestival.com

Tickets will go on sale in the next weeks and be available from all The Matrix and Vodafone outlets as well as on-line.

The programme for the 16th MJF

Friday 21 July

The Original Blues Brothers feat. Eddie Floyd

Thabani

Noir

Saturday 22 July:

Bill Bruford’s Earthworks feat. Tim Garland

Tunnels feat. Percy Jones

Emily Bezar

Sunday 23 July

Alan Parsons Live Project

Ian Ritchie’s Soho Project

Renzo Spiteri and special guests