Castries – Thursday, April 18, 2013 – The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), presenting sponsor of Tea Time Jazz, held a launch for the annual Jazz event at the exclusive St. James’s Club Morgan Bay Resort today. La Place Carenage Mall, owned and operated by SLASPA, hosts activities throughout the year, but the most popular being Tea Time Jazz - a series of free Jazz concerts being held on Wednesday May 8th and Thursday May 9th, 2013 from 3:00pm, showcases local performances in an intimate, festive environment.

Tea Time Jazz was first introduced to St. Lucia in 1997, when the management of the Duty Free Shopping Complex decided to get in on the jazz action and introduce their own unique brand of the music. Now an integral part of the St. Lucia Arts & Jazz Festival, the annual jazz festival is suitably enhanced with this concert which as its name suggests, begins later in the afternoon. Patrons are treated to free tea, coffee and snacks while enjoying the sweet sounds of jazz.

Speaking at the launch, Dona Regis, Director of Marketing and Product Development said “SLASPA is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Tea Time Jazz once again. Not only has Tea Time Jazz grown in its 16 years of existence, but it has thoroughly developed into an event where local artiste and musicians can showcase their talent, in addition to providing an avenue for our partners to showcase their products. This year boasts an exciting line up and we hope to see you at La Place Carenage on May 8th and 9th from 3:00pm.

This year’s line-up includes The Gospel Connection featuring Angelle, Godman, A.J and Malana backed by the band Higher Definition and En’Voice on Wednesday May 8th and Trish and The Derek Yard Project on Thursday May 9th.

For the last couple of years, Tea Time Jazz has been held under the theme Music, Art, Heart…Music for the pulsating rhythms that will emanate from the mall; Art for authentic masterpieces that can be acquired at the various shops and Heart for the love of the sponsors and patrons who have supported Tea Time Jazz over the years.

See you at Tea Time Jazz, May 8th and 9th from 3:00pm at La Place Carenage.