Every year, for just one night, the luxury art and design gallery RALPH PUCCI International transforms their 30,000 square foot space into an intimate jazz club to raise money for the nonprofit JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, a charitable organization that provides music education and mentorship throughout the New York City metro area. Trumpeters, saxophonists, and bassists improvise against a backdrop of art deco-inspired clocks and low-lit wall sconces.
At the annual concert, which took place on February 28, the audience was treated to a live set by 17-time Grammy winner Sting, who played guitar alongside JAZZ HOUSE KiDS artistic director, composer, and bassist Christian McBride, who’s netted 8 Grammies of his own throughout his career. For their final song, the two were joined by a group of young musicians who’ve developed their talents through JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.
“I’m so glad Sting was able to join us for the annual RALPH PUCCI Jazz Set for JAZZ HOUSE in 2024,” says JAZZ HOUSE KiDS artistic director, composer, and bassist Christian McBride.
“I’m so glad Sting was able to join us for the annual RALPH PUCCI Jazz Set for JAZZ HOUSE in 2024,” Christian said in a statement. “He is a dear friend of mine and someone full of knowledge and wisdom. I was honored to play bass on his album All This Time and in his touring band and look forward to playing with him again in February.”
This year’s performance raised over $800,000 for the creative organization. To date, RALPH PUCCI has brought in more than two million dollars of funding, while giving audiences an unforgettable experience nestled among their furniture.
A trio of young musicians stood in front of a Giant Visage Light Sculpture and a trio of Visage Sconces mounted above the busty Scarp Wall Mounted Console.
Behind a teenager playing the upright bass was a velvet Neo Chester Sofa, its winged armrests dramatically framing the performers. Above them hung the Lustre Galatee 507, in which a hunk of veined alabaster hangs from panels of patinated bronze, an inverted diamond crowning the stage. Another trio of young musicians stood in front of Ralph’s quirky Giant Visage Light Sculpture, a large face rendered with plaster, and a trio of sleepy looking Visage Sconces, made from plasterglass, that were mounted above the busty Scarp Wall Mounted Console.
Ralph was proud to use his showroom as a jazz venue for the eighth year in a row.
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- The Lustre Galatee 507, in which a hunk of veined alabaster hangs from panels of patinated bronze, crowned the stage.
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- RALPH PUCCI and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS give audiences an unforgettable experience nestled among their furniture.
“I have loved jazz since I was a child and I always wanted our clients to experience art in all its forms at our galleries, and music is an important part of that vision. Sting is a musical legend and we were excited to welcome him to the gallery. I believe JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is a brilliant and important organization and I’m pleased to help raise funds to nurture jazz for the next generation.”
For their final song, the two were joined by a group of young musicians who’ve developed their talents through JAZZ HOUSE KiDS.
