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Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao swings to 1930s nostalgia
SHANGHAI, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Stand by for a night of rip-roaring fun on Wednesday 23rd May when the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao presents a dinner-dance extravaganza featuring pulsating jazz, boogie and blues music themed to the swinging Shanghai of the 1930s era.
The 2012 Shake Shanghai Jazz Night will feature a highly acclaimed ensemble of jazz musicians who have performed around the world at boogie and blues festivals as well as gigs at top venues in major cities. Tinkling the keyboards are Richie Loidl, Clemens Vogler and David Redic, with Franz Trattner on drums, Gernot Haslauer on double bass, and Anke Angel on vocals.
Austria-born Richie Loidl trained in classical piano as a child, but found his true niche at age 18 when he developed a passion for boogie-woogie and blues piano, inspired by the styles of Axel Zwingenberger and Vince Weber. Also an accomplished vocalist, his repertoire consists not only of moving boogie-woogie and earthy blues, but of popular Broadway standards, discreet bar music, and the pop-songs that everyone likes to hear. The highlights of his career to date were large boogie festivals in France, Germany and Switzerland, as well as numerous performances throughout Italy, Spain, Canada, Bahrain, U.A.E./Dubai, and naturally, in all of Austria. Since 1995, Richie has been organising the annual "Shake the Lake Boogie 'n' Blues Festival" at Austria's Lake Wolfgangsee, one of the largest European boogie festivals. His motto: "Simply live! Let the good times roll! Keep shakin'!"
Fellow Austrian Clemens Vogler started his piano career at the age of six. After classical piano lessons he took up boogie-woogie and blues piano at the age of 15. Digging into old records, he began to play in the style of Albert Ammons, Aeade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson, the creators of boogie-woogie piano. Developing and moving on with his skills he fell in love with the swing jazz area. Musicians like Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk inspired his further musical expressions. He epitomises his present musical style as one where "The whole thing swings with love to perform."
David Redic will be known to many in Shanghai and beyond for his artistic endeavours as well as musical talents. He had his art on display at the 2010 World Expo Theme Pavilion as well as performed on stage at the Expo. More famously he wrote the theme song "Season of Change" for the election campaign of current US President Barack Obama, and has performed with world-class artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and Natalie Cole.
So dig out your glad rags and dust off your dancing shoes in preparation for a swinging night on the town! "Guests are encouraged to get in the mood with a 1930s dress code of glamour and sophistication," says Brice Pean, General Manager of Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao. "The ladies might like to consider feather boas and cute hat, while the gents need look no further than a white scarf and perhaps a silver tipped cane," he adds with a smile, but assures that guests are not obliged to be so extravagant.
There is seating for only 500 guests, so those looking for a memorable evening are advised to book their tables early. Tickets are priced at RMB 588+15% service per person, which includes a three-course Western menu and a welcome drink. For reservation, call +86 [0]21 3323 6666.
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About Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao
The all-new Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with guestrooms starting from a generous 46 sqm -- the largest in Hongqiao. Indulge in unrivaled pampering at our iconic Spa, or revel in the flavors and ambiance of our world-class restaurants and bar. For special functions, the grand ballroom accommodates more than 1,000 guests and is the largest in Puxi. Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao is conveniently located at the heart of the new Hongqiao business development district, just 15 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Discover a great new way to experience Hilton in Shanghai. www.shanghaihongqiao.hilton.com
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Contacts:
Cindy Zhao
+86 (21) 3323 6666
Cindy.zhao@hilton.com
