Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Welcomes SmoothChicago Jazz Series This Summer

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, welcomes the cool crooning and killer chops of several acclaimed jazz acts as host to some of SmoothChicago's series of summer concerts. On May 23, the Grand Opening show and party features saxophonists Ray Silkman and Phil Denny, vocalist Typhanie Monique and more. On August 15, the Grammy-nominated Jazz Funk Soul Tour electrifies audiences with jazz fusion featuring renowned keyboardist Jeff Lorber, smooth saxophonist Everette Harp, and legendary guitarist Chuck Loeb.

SmoothChicago, Chicago's "home for live smooth jazz," will kick-off this summer concert series with a Grand Opening show and party at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park's SmoothChicago Showroom, an intimate, lounge-style space designed so every guest can have a unique musical experience. The event, held Saturday, May 23 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., will feature critically acclaimed rising smooth jazz stars Ray Silkman, Phil Denny, and Typhanie Monique, with more to be announced.

As an opener for jazz greats such as David Sanborn and Kenny G, Ray Silkman has been touted as one of the best "Sax Men" in the business. The Chicago Sun Times raves "Silkman's sound is hypnotic to say the least!" Since emerging onto the smooth jazz scene in 2012, saxophonist Phil Denny has been described as a people's musician, whose internationally recognized 2012 debut, Crossover, has already earned him two Billboard charted hits. A natural-born front woman with superb scatting chops and well-honed emcee skills, Typhanie Monique has achieved international status as a rising star vocalist by immersing herself in in a wide range of genres and influences including jazz, funk, hip-hop, pop and improvised freestyle. Tickets are $40 for VIP Front Tables, VIP Mezzanine Tables and Mezzanine Tables.

Rounding off the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park and SmoothChicago jazz series and hot off of a Grammy nomination for their album, Jazz Funk Soul Tour will fascinate and energize audiences Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. This new smooth jazz super group featuring three of the most important hit makers on the scene today: keyboardist Jeff Lorber, saxophonist Everette Harp and guitarist Chuck Loeb. As artists and producers, they are responsible for selling millions of albums and scoring close to 50 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits. As a touring ensemble, they are wowing audiences from coast to coast. Jazz Funk Soul is guaranteed to captivate audiences with soaring saxophone solos, brilliant guitar riffs, super funky piano riffs and incredibly compelling melodies. Tickets for this electrifying trio are $69.95 for VIP Front Tables, VIP Mezzanine Tables and Mezzanine Tables.

Discounted valet parking is available at the hotel for guests attending the smooth jazz shows. For tickets, seating charts, and more information, visit www.smoothchicago.com or call (312) 725-0740. For additional information on Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, visit www.fairmont.com/Chicago.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago. With 687 guestrooms and 62,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel provides contemporary elegance and gracious hospitality. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is also home to eno wine room and aria restaurant and bar, taking guests on an "east meets west" culinary experience. In addition to uniquely inspired dining and stylish accommodations, the hotel features an exclusive lifestyle spa. mySpa affords eight treatment rooms and provides the perfect urban sanctuary from the busy and bustling Chicago streets. For more information on Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, call 312-565-8000 or visit fairmont.com/Chicago.

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