EXCEPTIONAL JAZZ TALENT TO PERFORM NEXT WEEK

Jazz enthusiasts are invited to an evening of pure jazz magic at the “International

Jazz Day 2024 Celebration” at The Living Room of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, on April 30 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Held to mark Unesco’s globally recognised International Jazz Day, the distinguished event promises an experience of unparalleled splendour rendered by a line-up of exceptional talents.

At the heart of this gathering lies an exclusive fireside chat with jazz virtuoso Vichart Jirathivut, the visionary behind the record label, Hitman Jazz. He will bring a wealth of experience and insight garnered from a storied career spanning over two decades in the music industry.

Guests will also have the rare opportunity to delve into the depths of his musical journey, exploring the nuances of his craft and the profound impact of jazz on both global and regional culture.

Accompanying him will be Soohyun Kim, Unesco regional director in Bangkok, US ambassador Robert F Godec, and Narong Prangcharoen, dean of the College of Music at Mahidol University.

Brief opening remarks by Kim and Godec will be followed by a first set of musical performances. Then, the distinguished speakers will participate along with others in an informal fireside chat on jazz and its cultural heritage worldwide.

Set to captivate the audience with live performances of jazz music expertly curated by Jirathiyut will be Sunny Trio & Natt Butita, and Jazz Synergy.

From soulful ballads to lively improvisations, each note will invite guests on a journey of musical expression.

Tickets cost 1,500 baht per person and includes a pre-show canapé and a glass of selected alcoholic beverage at Rossini’s from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Seats are limited.