‘Jazz by the Lake’

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Bringing the best of soul-soothing sounds and top local and international jazz musicians to Colombo, Cinnamon Life in partnership with Nations Trust Bank is set to present ‘Jazz by the Lake’ – a series of Sunday evenings Jazz Sessions. Kick starting on the 20th of October the Jazz by the Lake evenings will run on the last Sunday of the month at the poolside terrace at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm.

Charmaine Jones

This unique event will offer the chance for family and friends to relax and unwind together as they enjoy the sounds of top jazz musicians performing in the heart of Colombo.

The line-up for today’s event and for the next four months will include Charmaine Jones, who is fondly known as Adelaide’s vocal darling, and has collaborated with many international musicians including Paul Grobowsky, Paul Kelly, Michael Bublé, Naturally7, Darlene Love, James Morrison, Leo Sayer, Velanga Khoza, Lior ad Mama Kin and more. Also joining the line-up will be ‘The Soul’ – a band known for their distinct style and who perform music from a range of genres, including blues, rock, reggae, funk, and soul along with jazz, pop and RnB. The line-up will also include performances by the highly acclaimed ‘Echostix’.

Jazz by the Lake is an initiative of Rohan Fernandopulle (Vice President John Keells Holdings, Head of Food & Beverage/Culinary – Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, and General Manager – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo), who stated ‘We are extremely pleased to launch Jazz by the Lake this month, a novel lifestyle event at Cinnamon Lakeside, the resort in the city. The event which will be a regular feature in the Hotel’s calendar and supported by Cinnamon Life will take Colombo’s entertainment offering to new heights. It will provide live jazz in a picturesque setting, with food and beverage deals to complement a one-of-a-kind relaxed Sunday experience, as well as a platform to showcase great talent to local audiences.”

“The Cinnamon Life brand has celebrated a variety of inspiring performances, celebrities and special events in the city over the years and we are delighted to add to the brand’s ever-growing portfolio of events that are truly establishing Colombo, and Cinnamon Life as the epicentre for entertainment in the region,” commented Dileep Mudadeniya, Head of Brand Marketing Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, Vice President John Keells Group and CEO Cinnamon Life Mall.

This series of events areorganised in association with Nations Trust Bank along with print media partners Daily Mirror, Sunday Times and Daily FT, and radio partners YES FM and Legends.

Tickets are available via the Cinnamon Box Office (www.cinnamonboxoffice.com) and are priced at Rs. 1000/-. For more information, please contact 071 711 4111 or email events@cinnamonhotels.com