Ticket holders had high hopes going into day two of the 14th annual Bermuda Music Festival on Friday.

The night before, crowds were wowed by the energetic antics of Wyclef Jean who kept the party going until 2 a.m. – in fact that was all anyone was talking about on Friday at work.

Those who missed the former Fugees member's performance put all their hope into day two of the festival and its scheduled performances by Patti Austin, James Ingram, Micheal McDonald and Kenny Rogers.

Unfortunately many were left dissapointed as they sulked home shortly after 10 p.m., feeling they were handed more of an appetiser than a full course meal.

The night began for me around 8 p.m. when I arrived at the Keep Yard at the Bermuda Maritime Museum in Dockyard, bundled up against the cold.

I got to my seat moments later, just in time to see legendary songstress Patti Austin take the stage with her deep, jazzy vocals.

Her voice was spot on, but I couldn't help but wonder why she sang three lesser known songs and avoided crowd pleasers such as 'Baby Come to Me', especially considering James Ingram, who recorded the song with her, was there and presumably could accompany her. Few people were moved out of their seats by the performance, but it was a good showing nonetheless.

Minutes later it was Mr. Ingram's turn to wow the audience. In my opinion he was phenomenal, winning ladies over with pitch-perfect high notes and well-known songs like 'Just Once' and '100 Ways'. Even the men beside me, two musicians, were impressed with Ingram's ability to get 40-something-year-old women jumping out of their chairs and screaming like teenagers. Thankfully there was no panty tossing.

Still I predict Mr. Ingram will be remembered in Bermuda – if not for his beautiful renditions, then for his bright blue, eye-popping suit.

Next to the stage, was Micheal McDonald, a musician equally as talented behind the piano as on the mic. But again there seemed to be many hits – 'I knew You Were Waiting (For Me)', '(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher', 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' – that I felt he could have capitalised on.

Perhaps the highlight of the evening was a short video presentation in honour of music legend Quincy Jones. Born in 1933, Mr. Jones developed and mentored many of the singers and musicians on the stage that night, including Ms Austin his goddaughter, who began singing at age four.

The video showed stars like Alicia Keys and Bono paying homage to Mr. Jones, who has shaped the music industry for close to 60 years, most notably as the producer and conductor behind Michael Jackson's multi-platinum solo albums including 'Off the Wall', 'Bad' and 'Thriller'.

There were some touching moments to follow when Premier Ewart Brown and Mr. Jones shared a short embrace, and when local singer Gita Blakeney Saltus sung directly to the icon, her longtime inspiration.

Country legend Kenny Rogers was the next performer to take to the stage, singing some of his classics to the crowd, including 'Lady' and 'Islands in the Stream'. Scores of people were moved out of their seats, proving that country music certainly has a place in Bermuda.

But after three songs, Mr. Rogers' solo venture was over. He was joined onstage by the other performers for the finale, 'We Are The World'. It was a touching performance that brought most in attendance to their feet. However Siedah Garrett, the writer behind Michael Jackson's song 'Man in the Mirror', undeniably stole the show.

The night seemed to wind down as quickly as it began and I was in shock when I saw people preparing to go. The show was over around 10.15 p.m. and as hundreds attempted leave the grounds at once, I noticed I wasn't the only one dissapointed. A woman uttered: "It was good, but just too short." And I couldn't agree more.