Aguamala

Playa del Carmen’s favorite jazz rock band returns for the third time as official hosts of the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival. They recently performed at the WTC in Mexico City as special guests of the “Expo Sound Check 2006” This concert was recorded live. The album will be on the market by mid August.

Screaming Headless Torsos

Considered the most important jazz rock band worldwide. Leaded by guitarist, composer and Berkley teacher David Fucinzky, who has and impressive recording resume as well as a large list of participations with world known jazz stars.

Location: Mamita's Beach, Playa del Carmen
Date: Thursday November 23rd, 2006
Time: 8:00 PM
Entrance: Free

Mint Condition

Native to Minneapolis MN, this amazing sextet is definitely one of the most important bands of the moment. Their original sound integrates several musical elements that give as a result a true fusion of R&B, funk and jazz.

Wet Paint

Wet Paint is a wonderful band lead by Roberto Arballo, best known as “Betuco”, is an extraordinary Mexican guitarist recognized worldwide. This always changing band has had as members from the most important exponents of Mexican jazz, and without a doubt is one of the most important groups of the national jazz scene.

Tom Coster

Tom Coster is keyboard player and gifted composer, which is fundamental in contemporary music. He is an integral part of Carlos Santana’s band with whom he co-wrote songs like "Europa", among many others. This outstanding jazz musician will be sharing the best of his original repertoire, which promises to be one of the big surprises on the 2006 edition of Riviera Maya Jazz Festival.

Kool & the Gang

Over 30 years of experience and huge commercial hits back up the successful career of this outstanding band. Their first visit to Riviera Maya guarantees a unique party of sounds and rhythms only found on their world-known tunes.

This is a ticketed event for ticketing information please call toll free from the United States or Canada at : 1-877-746-6292 or within Mexico at: 984 206-3150 or you can contact the events coordinator through e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Benny Ibarra and Nacho Mendez will be joined by Wet Paint, Tom Coster,and Aguamala to perform a Tribute to The Beatles, which will certainly be an audible treat!

Benny Ibarra

Benny Ibarra is a young talented musician and former member of “Timbiriche” who has also developed a successful solo career since 1992. In his band he is always surrounded by extraordinary musicians, and he is currently promoting his new album “Asi” that has been very well accepted by international audiences.

Nacho Mendez

Nacho Mendez is a guitarist, composer, arranger, actor, director, and has an impressive career and in many ways he is responsible for the introduction of bossa nova to Mexico’s music scene. Winner of the “Lira de Oro”, Maximum Recognition Award, presented by the Unique Syndicate of the Workers of Music, he also has numerous productions that range from publicity jingles to TV programs to musical theater.