Colin D'Cruz usually organizes a free entrance show on this day to enable all jazz lovers, rich or poor to attend and enjoy. This time the World Jazz Day setting was at Candolim at Altrude by the Sea (which we can neither see nor hear) with table cover charges of Rs 2000 which was not widely advertised as was the show! Secondly the place was crowded with tables and those sitting outside the main hall could also neither see nor hear the performers due to poor sound fidelity. Thirdly the prices charged for drinks and cuisine were a rip off, according to many. Why do people keep quiet and lower their standards? By contrast the jazz show at the Aguada jail the previous day was fabulous, Not only the reasonable rates and beautiful settings, but the organization, trained ushers and high standards of music and sound, huge fans, sea and scenario elevated the experience . I spoke to Colin and he said he had nothing to do with the organization which is sad considering all the fantastic work he has done to elevate jazz experience in Goa
