JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has announced that Sting, the world-renowned singer-songwriter, musician, actor, activist, and 17-time GRAMMY-winner, together with Christian McBride, will be the special guests for the 8th Annual Jazz Set, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian, presented by RALPH PUCCI on February 28, 2024.
Sting will perform alongside Christian McBride, the eight-time GRAMMY-winning virtuosic bassist and Artistic Director of JAZZ HOUSE. Together, they will create a unique and unforgettable evening, sharing stories, celebrating Sting’s remarkable career, and showcasing their musical collaboration. McBride expresses his excitement about having Sting join the event, highlighting their longstanding friendship and musical history.
This exclusive performance aims to benefit JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. This nationally acclaimed nonprofit organization leverages the influence and heritage of jazz to provide young individuals with an artistic advantage, offering access to top-notch education and performances regardless of financial constraints. The concert will feature talented JAZZ HOUSE students joining Sting and McBride for the grand finale.
Set against the backdrop of RALPH PUCCI International’s ultra-modern 30,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse in New York City, the event transforms the luxury furniture design gallery into a world-class jazz club for the eighth consecutive year. McBride’s past guests for the RALPH PUCCI Jazz Set have included prominent figures such as Norah Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Laurie Anderson, Gregory Porter, John Pizzarelli, and Esperanza Spalding.
VIP event packages for the RALPH PUCCI 8th Annual Jazz Set will be available for purchase starting on December 18, with patron tickets released in mid-January. Further details can be found on the official information page.
About Sting and Christian McBride
As for Sting, the accomplished composer, singer-songwriter, actor, and activist, his illustrious career began with The Police in 1977 before establishing himself as one of the world’s most distinctive solo artists. Sting’s numerous accolades include 11 additional GRAMMY Awards, two Brit Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, four Oscar nominations, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year recognition. His impressive career has seen him sell 100 million albums, and he continues to captivate audiences with his My Songs World Tour.
Christian McBride, an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader, serves as the Artistic Director for various prestigious events and institutions, including the Newport Jazz Festival, the TD James Moody Festival at the New Jersey Performing Art Center, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Additionally, he advocates for youth and holds the position of Artistic Director at JAZZ HOUSE KiDS and the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions. McBride is a luminary in the jazz world and a dedicated educator, hosting NPR’s “Jazz Night in America” and “The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian” on SiriusXM.
RALPH PUCCI International, initially a family business in the 1950s specializing in mannequins, has evolved into a renowned luxury furniture, lighting, and mannequin company based in New York City. With a gallery and showroom considered among the world’s best, RALPH PUCCI International has expanded to include locations in Miami, Los Angeles, and London.
