Alton EllisBy Janet Silvera,
Freelance Writer
WESTERN BUREAU:
SUPERCLUBS ROLLED out the red carpet for several media representatives Wednesday night. A beautiful Persian rug dressed the floor of the Courthouse restaurant at Grand Lido Braco, where the group was hosted to an evening dubbed 'Unforgettable'.
The elegant affair was filled with funny anecdotes by comedian Charles Hyatt. The singing of Christmas carols with great vibrancy from the electrifying Ashe Ensemble and an extra special reminder of the 1960s' era with Alton Ellis, were magnificent Christmas gifts for the working journalists.
Opening with a symphonic performance of string instruments and clarinet by the operatic Cuban group, Fantasia Quintet, the pace was set for a great evening of celebration.
Smoked marlin, creme of pumpkin soup, mixed Hydroponic leaves with logwood honey vinaigrette, jerked beef tenderloin and jump fried ginger shrimp caressed the palate. And Charles Hyatt came prepared to deliver his Christmas present before his sojourn to England this weekend.
Skipping an extremely delicious dessert he walked up to the podium, red wine in hand, and slurred his words as that of a drunken man. His presentation was a kaleidoscopic history of 'Old Time' Jamaican Christmas done in comedy.
Ashe Ensemble in fire red clothing presented an up tempo performance which brought back memories of the movie Sound of Music. The group gave new sounds and meanings to the singing of carols, jazz, reggae and pop music.
Even the sedate Superclubs vice-president of public relations, Sue McManus, could not keep still and Marc Upton of Hedonism II went wild when they sang My Boy Lollipop. A well-deserved standing ovation and cheers of appreciation led Ashe off the stage.
Alton Ellis followed and belted out his 1957 hit Muriel, with great enthusiasm, to the "Jackies, Twiggis and Charmaines in the audience."
The celebration bug bit Michael Pryce of CVM Television and Rodney Campbell of Fame FM who were hilariously bent on upstaging the likes of Bounty Killer, Baby Cham and Beenie Man.
