Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival celebrates its 18th year Nov. 6-9 with free concerts in the towns of Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete on the North Coast. The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is known for its legendary performers and seaside locale with its mix of tropical climate, Caribbean culture and a Latin take on the international jazz scene. The festival is free, but VIP tickets are available that include priority seating, complimentary beverages and other festival perks with proceeds benefiting the music foundation FEDUJAZZ, a nonprofit that conducts musical workshops for youth. Among the headliners: Joe Lovano’s Quartet, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, Colin Hunter & Joe Sealy’s Quartet, and Ramón Vázquez Trío with Edmar Colón and Danny Díaz.

Details: www.drjazzfestival.com.

This story was originally published October 19, 2014 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Dominican Republic."