Jazz Comes Alive at The Galleon-Tamarind Reef Saturday April 18th: Spectacular Jazz!! Baz'N'Dem! One Night Only! Not to be Missed!

M.A. Dworkin

St. Croix - Listen! Can you hear it? Hey, ain’t that jazz? Why, yes, it is! That’s real live jazz, jumpin’ out of the old Galleon Restaurant. That’s the House Band of Kevin Rames and CJ Baz and those pesky little Troublemakers blowin’ the night wild, blowin’ the Hot Jazz at the Galleon Jazz Club at Tamarind Reef Resort, in Christiansted. Whoa baby, we are going to have a “Le Jazz Hot” night, call it a “Saturday Situation” night, on the Big Island every Saturday night! Week after week brings a fab new jazz band!  

So here’s the 4-1-1: 

The Galleon at Tamarind Reef Resort has become St. Croix’s premier oceanfront event and entertainment venue. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the island’s North Shore, it’s the newest hot spot where timeless nautical elegance meets refined island culture. And get this, The Galleon has evolved into more than a destination venue, it has staked its claim as the cultural heartbeat for “live jazz” on St. Croix.

St. Croix has long been an island rich in rhythms, surrounded with local artistry, and bursting with musical talent. It has its museums, its galleries, its reggae clubs. But for years it has lacked one important niche in the wheel of entertainment venues - a dedicated home for authentic, live jazz. While jazz has deep Caribbean and African American roots, no promoters have bothered to celebrate the genre with the reverence, sound quality, and sophistication that the  classic musical form of jazz deserves.

Enter the Galleon Jazz Club. Born from a vision that desires to elevate St. Croix’s cultural offerings, while honoring its musical legacy, the Galleon was designed by Andrea Alexander of Castle Productions to fill a critical gap in the island’s nightlife and arts scene. The Galleon Jazz Club offers locals and visitors a permanent, world-class jazz experience with tremendous acoustics, in a warm and elegant space that overlooks the beautiful harbor at Green Cay Marina.

Jazz is much more than great hypnotic music with a contagious beat, it is our heritage, it is the storytelling of our ancestors, the emotional outlet of a world that yearns for connection and meaning. Jazz is the lifeblood that pumps throughout our history, reminding us of our struggles, our defeats, our victories, our days to shine in the sun.

Jazz at the Galleon has stepped out to create a sophisticated nightlife option beyond traditional entertainment. It brings a spotlight on local, regional, Caribbean and International talent. In doing so, The Galleon has become an instant gathering place for musicians, creatives, travelers, and locals, united in their shared appreciation for excellence in sound and atmosphere. 

At the heart of The Galleon’s jazz identity is the “Saturday Situation” - a signature weekly jazz series held every Saturday night through July 2026. The “Saturday Situation” is more than a performance, it is a movement. Each evening blends Live Jazz Excellence, along with a Refined Social Atmosphere, topped off with Elevated Cocktails and Service, all placed in an intimate, club-style experience rarely found in the Caribbean. 

NEW AT THE SATURDAY SITUATION: Charcuterie Board menu by Chef Erica Dupree Cline

Saturday April 18, 2026, brings to the Saturday Situation Stage, that wildly popular, sultry local Jazz Band of renown, the Spectacular Baz 'N' Dem! Headlining with the sensational jazz voice of CJ Baz and the musical genius of Glen Alan Bevube. They play the sweetest of soul and the coolest, smoothest jazz in the islands as they light up the Galleon Jazz Club stage with their inimitable style! What a show it will be! This is a 'Don't Miss Performance!

Come experience an exciting and intimate night of music crafted by this remarkable Jazz Band who have set the local jazz world on fire! Baz "N" Dem have moved the jazz needle on the Big Island to the red hot end of the spectrum! And have established a hometown crowd connection that sets the tone for a world-class Jazz experience week after week.

Introducing this week at the Galleon "Saturday Situation" is the Gastronomical Wizardry of Chef Erica Dupree Cline who presents a tantalizing Charcuterie display of Italian Meat Rose, seasonal fruits, artisan cheeses, crackers, mixed nuts, in an artistic presentation, topped off with a mini brownie - Mmm! Chocolate Lovers Delight!! Chef Erica brings the vibrant spirit of St. Croix to every dish. Whoa Baby! We are now Cookin' at the Galleon Jazz Club!

Enjoy a newly reimagined venue, smooth cocktails, and a $20 prix-fixe (per person) Charcuterie menu curated by Chef Erica. The menu includes Italian meat rose, dried fruits, nuts, crackers, jam, and much more!

     So, don’t miss one week of the smash "Saturday Situation" line-up in 2026! Come on down to the “Saturday Situation” at the Galleon at Tamarind Reef. Sit back and relax. Have a Caribbean cocktail. Order a delicious Charcuterie Board. Take in the Fab View. And enjoy a great All that Jazz Year while you listen to some of the best Jazz in the Caribbean! 

Seating starts at 7:30, showtime at 8:00 pm. Order everything online! Buy your tickets and your pre-fixe tapas. Go to castlestx.com/upcoming-events - Check the upcoming events for more info.