2/5 Silvia H. 6 months ago on Google
A
Cool
Jazz
Festival
with
Limited
Variety
and
a
Disappointing
Headliner
I
recently
attended
the
Cool
Jazz
Festival
in
Cascais,
and
while
I
had
high
hopes
for
an
exciting
musical
experience,
I
left
with
mixed
feelings.
The
festival
did
have
its
moments,
but
there
were
notable
drawbacks
that
need
mentioning.
One
of
the
main
issues
I
encountered
was
the
limited
variety
of
concerts
and
guests.
The
lineup
seemed
somewhat
one-dimensional,
lacking
the
diverse
range
of
artists
and
musical
styles
that
you'd
expect
from
a
jazz
festival.
It
would
have
been
more
engaging
if
there
had
been
a
broader
spectrum
of
acts
to
cater
to
different
tastes.
The
most
disappointing
aspect
of
the
festival
was
the
performance
by
Norah
Jones.
As
a
fan
of
her
music,
I
had
eagerly
anticipated
her
set.
However,
it
fell
short
of
my
expectations.
The
performance
felt
lackluster
and
lacked
the
energy
and
passion
I
associate
with
her
work.
It
was
disappointing
to
witness
such
a
renowned
artist
deliver
a
subpar
show.
On
a
positive
note,
the
venue
and
overall
atmosphere
of
the
festival
were
pleasant.
Cascais
provides
a
picturesque
backdrop
for
live
music,
and
there
was
a
relaxed,
enjoyable
vibe
throughout.
In
summary,
the
Cool
Jazz
Festival
in
Cascais
had
its
moments,
but
the
lack
of
variety
in
concerts
and
the
disappointing
performance
by
Norah
Jones
left
me
somewhat
underwhelmed.
While
the
setting
was
beautiful,
I
hope
future
editions
of
the
festival
will
strive
for
a
more
diverse
lineup
and
ensure
that
headlining
acts
deliver
the
quality
performances
that
fans
expect.