Air J Jazz Festival ends on high note

WESTERN BUREAU:
With synchronised precision, soul music hit makers, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics wowed the hearts of jazz fans on the final night of the 10th Annual Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay on Saturday.
Deft dance moves from a group known for some of the most infectious songs of the 1970s and perhaps the smoothest falsetto lead vocalist in Russell Thompkins Jr. performed to worshipping women and seemingly stunned men.
Taking the wind out of the much-touted Earth, Wind and Fire, the new Stylistics almost poured water on any apparent flames from their counterparts.
UNPARALLELED SHOWMANSHIP
Succeeding incredibly in weaving a chorus out of the entire venue of diverse nationalities, the double-platinum, Grammy-nominated high-voltage group delivered unparalleled showmanship with hits You Are Everything,
Children of the Night, and You Make Me Feel Brand New, taking home the top performance award from the satisfied audience.
Even those who could only croak their notes were compelled to repeat the words to You'll Never Get To Heaven, Betcha by Golly Wow and Hurry Up This Way Again.