From The St. Regis Washington, DC., Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. kicks 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 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.
In celebration of the brand’s authentic tie to jazz, 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.
The series formally launched on April 27, 2015 with a performance by acclaimed jazz musician and singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum (pictured) 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.
For more information on the 2015 Jazz Legends at St. Regis schedule and to purchase tickets to upcoming performances: www.stregis.com/jazz.