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Press Release:
January 2008 THE RITZ-CARLTON, KUALA LUMPUR CELEBRATES 10 GREAT YEARS OF SERVICE KUALA LUMPUR – JANUARY 2008 – The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 10th anniversary on January 18, 2008 with an evening of music and splendor. The special evening marked a decade of dedicated hospitality, which has earned the hotel international acclaim. Prominent corporate personalities and foreign dignitaries who were greeted by a classic New Orleans-inspired ambience graced the evening. The reception room featured a beautiful series of grainy black and white images capturing the evening’s jazz-inspired spirit, and providing an ideal backdrop for a sophisticated welcoming cocktail session. Guests were treated to a dazzling performance by the famous New Orleans Garden District Band featuring Julia LaShae, who were flown into Malaysia especially for the function. They serenaded dinner guests with a jazz repertoire that was perfect for the occasion. The band has performed worldwide and played a wide range Classic jazz standards from the 40’s, 50’s & 60’s.
August, 2007 The Garden District Trio "Back In New Orleans" was released on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 on the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Thursday, February 15, 2007 Today, on the one year anniversary of the bands performance, the Gulfstream Restaurant announced the Garden District Trio will now be performing seven day per week. David Hansen, leader of the group, says the group is ecstatic. "This truly is a blessing and we look forward to seeing guests on a nightly basis. At this time as the city of New Orleans is recovering and moving forward it means more than you can imagine to have the band performing every night. Many of the musicians I hire are struggling to stay in the area and this is a really big deal and a positive move in keeping music alive in the city." |
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