When I think of jazz, a scene from La La Land comes to mind, where Sebastian explains to Mia how this genre of music is far from the relaxing, elevator music we often associate it with. “It’s conflict, and it’s compromise, and it’s just..
. it’s new every time. It’s brand new every night.
It’s very, very exciting!” he says, applauding the band playing in front of them. If that scene ever made you want to experience jazz as it is in Hollywood studios or underground clubs in New York, this weekend might be your calling. Hyatt Regency Chennai, in collaboration with Social Spirit is hosting the J4Jazz Weekender, featuring eight bands performing different styles across various venues on their property.
Joey Sharma Band| Photo Credit:Special Arrangement “We don’t have many international jazz festivals in India. I’ve been in Chennai for the last year and a half, building a jazz community through our Friday events. It’s gained popularity, and that gave us the confidence to take it to the next level with this festival,” says Ruban Das, general manager of Hyatt Regency Chennai.
The three-day festival kicks off with the screening of Midnight in Paris , a classic Woody Allen film that transports you to the roaring ‘20s, while you enjoy an era-appropriate brunch at 365 AS. On the first day, two bands — the Auroville-based AV Trio and the Joey Sharma Band, a gypsy jazz trio from Bengaluru — will perform at 365 AS, Hyatt Regency’s lounge bar. “AV Trio, my .