Bangkok--24 May--Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
In May and June, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok & EFG Bank in association with Showtime Productions proudly presents “Jazztastic! - The Living Room Jazz Festival”, an extraordinary musical event marking ten years of world-class live jazz at Bangkok’s premier venue. Since 2001, The Living Room has been a showcase for high-calibre international performers playing the hottest jazz in town. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the iconic jazz lounge with characteristic style, The Living Room welcomes an outstanding line-up of musicians to ensure June is a memorable month of red hot music.
“Jazztastic! - The Living Room Jazz Festival” kicks off with Hungarian sax sensation, Tony Lakatos. The son of a famous gypsy violinist, Tony was born in Budapest and grew up surrounded by music. Today, he is one of the most respected saxophone players on the jazz circuit and has a worldwide reputation for stunning live performances. Tony will be supported by Shawn Kelley Trio featuring David Gomes performing from May 20th - 31st and the Michael Veerapen Trio performing from June 1st - 5th.
Catch the Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet from June 8th - 11th, at The Living Room, when they swing into town following a series of stellar performances in Hong Kong. The international band features Eugene Pao from Hong Kong as arguably Asia’s greatest jazz guitarist, Tots Tolentino, a virtuoso sax player from the Philippines, and Thai sensation, Chanutr Techatana-nan , one of the most innovative and exciting drummers on the Asian jazz scene today, and Jeremy Monteiro, Singapore’s highly respected pianist ,organist and composer.
On June 15th, Ernie Watts blows into town. The two-time Grammy award winner is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players and has featured on over 500 recordings with artists as diverse as Cannonball Adderley and Frank Zappa. After seeing Ernie Watts perform, LA CityBeat gave the genius of sax a glowing review saying, “The virtues we’ve come to associate with Watts include fertile harmonic imagination, a beautiful Coltrane-soaked-in-wine tone, the blowtorch cry, rippling cadenzas and the ability to swing at any tempo.” With over three decades of experience and a high profile jazz pedigree, musicians of Watts’ calibre performing in Bangkok are a rarity. Make a date to hear the incredible Ernie Watts with the Jeremy Monteiro International Trio from June 15th — 18th, only at The Living Room!
The Living Room is also thrilled to welcome two outstanding Thai musicians. Virtuoso guitarist, Maew Chirasak Panphum will wow jazz lovers with his incredible playing from June 21st — 22nd, and top Thai saxophonist, Koh Mr. Saxman will play from June 23rd — 24th. The Michael Veerapen Trio will support Thailand’s foremost jazz musicians.
Every Sunday and Monday evening in June, jazz lovers can also see the Randy Cannon Power Trio with a special appearance by gifted trumpeter, Steve Cannon. Randy Cannon’s extraordinary playing transforms original arrangements and compositions into small masterpieces, pulling the listener into the world of jazz improvisation. See the master at the ivories every Sunday and Monday evenings.
For a memorable evening, choose one of our packages:
Tony Lakatos with the Shawn Kelley Trio and David Gomes from May 20th - 31st, Tony Lakatos with the Michael Veerapen Trio from June 1st - 5th, the Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet from June 8th - 11th, and Maew Chirasak and Koh Mr. Saxman with Michael Veerapen Trio from June 21st — 24th
- Baht 1,100 net per ticket inclusive of 2 standard drinks.
- Baht 2,400 net per person inclusive of dinner buffet at Orchid Caf? and show at The Living Room inclusive of 2 standard drinks
- Baht 2,600 net per person inclusive of 3-course set menu at Rossini’s and show at The Living Room inclusive of 2 standard drinks
- Ernie Watts with the Jeremy Monteiro International Trio from June 15th — 18th
- Baht 1,300 net per ticket inclusive of 2 standard drinks.
- Baht 2,600 net per person inclusive of dinner buffet at Orchid Caf? and show at The Living Room inclusive of 2 standard drinks
- Baht 2,800 net per person inclusive of 3-course set menu at Rossini’s and show at The Living Room inclusive of 2 standard drinks
Advance purchase is highly recommended.
The great jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk once said, “I don’t have a definition of jazz. You are just supposed to know it when you hear it.” One thing is certain, throughout June at “Jazztastic! - The Living Room Jazz Festival”, you’ll know it!
For further information, please contact: 02 649 8306, email
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*Starwood Privilege Thailand members receive 20% discount on all offers.