From The St. Regis Washington, DC., Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has kicked off the ‘Jazz Legends at St. Regis’ series, an
intimate set of jazz performances scheduled to take place at St. Regis
properties around the world. The series will celebrate contemporary jazz as
well as bring a modern interpretation to beloved jazz tunes played at the
brand’s flagship hotel in New York in the 1930s and 1940s.
Throughout
the Jazz Age, the Rooftop Ballroom at the iconic St. Regis New York played host
to some of the finest jazz musicians in history with unforgettable performances
from greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Buddy Rich; it is this rich
musical legacy that makes jazz the soundtrack of the St. Regis brand even
today.
In
celebration of the brand’s authentic tie to jazz, the quintessential American
music genre, The ‘Jazz Legends at St. Regis’ series provides a platform for
guests, residents and the local community to enjoy exclusive jazz performances
by both celebrated musicians and emerging talent alike, curated together with
Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC), the non-profit organization whose mission it is
to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz.
“Jazz is
an innate part of the St. Regis legacy, and it is exciting to see today’s
global travellers passionate about the social and cultural tradition,” says
Daphne Sipos, Global Brand Director, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. “With the
launch of the ‘Jazz Legends at St. Regis’ series, we are thrilled to entertain
jazz aficionados and novices alike with innovative jazz programming, modern
performances and beyond expectation experiences.”
“Jazz is
woven into the fabric of our culture, evolving throughout history: respecting
tradition, but also reinterpreting it,” states Jamie Cullum. “I am honored to
be a part of the ‘Jazz Legends at St. Regis’ series and follow in the footsteps
of some of the finest musicians that have played at St. Regis.”
The series
formally launches tonight with a performance by acclaimed jazz musician and
singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum at The St. Regis Washington D.C. followed by
marquee events at The St. Regis Mexico City, The St. Regis Bangkok and The St.
Regis Bal Harbour Resort to name a few.
This
performance follows on the heels of an exclusive jazz event with Jamie Cullum
at the recently opened St. Regis Istanbul earlier this month; an intimate jazz
performance with Jonathan Batiste at The St. Regis Deer Valley; and before
that, The Vault at the iconic St. Regis New York was transformed by event
designer Bronson van Wyck into a twenties-era jazz club, which was the setting
for a lively and much talked about performance by Jamie Cullum to celebrate the
debut of his newest album Interlude.
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