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Palm Springs International Jazz Festival

Sunset Jazz

Sunset Jazz

The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival is hosting a kick-off bash at the glamorous 1955 Koerner Residence, designed by E. Stewart Williams for VIP jazz guests, with limited party-only tickets.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most iconic desert modernist homes in the desert. Lounge in this spectacular setting with other like-minded jazz enthusiasts.

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025
  • 4:30 pm
  • Koerner Residence

BUY TICKETS PARTY ONLY

Party is included with VIP tickets.

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Koerner Residence

Designed in 1955 for Leon and Thea Koerner this spectacular home in Deepwell Estates is sited on nearly an acre lot. The original landscape by Garrett Eckbo and Francis Dean has been restored and boasts mature trees and sprawling flower beds.

Majestic Mountain Views

Indulge in delectable hors d'oeuvres and open bar cocktails poolside as you take in the panoramic mountain views.

Lounge Poolside

Immaculate built-in casework, gorgeous terrazzo, floor-to-ceiling glass, and indoor/outdoor fountains. The Estate has undergone museum-quality restoration.

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Live Jazz

The Lance Conrad Quartet will set the vibe with some soothing jazz.

Do you know who E. Stewart Williams is?

Williams is one of our great Desert Modernist. He studied architecture at Cornell plus a Masters from the University of Pennsylvania. He worked for Raymond Loewy in New York designing store interiors before joining the Navy where he designed dry-dock repair installations. The son of architect Harry Williams who designed the downtown La Plaza in 1936. Williams found his way to the desert and in the family firm with his father and brother, Williams, Williams, and Williams. His work in Palm Springs is impressive. Don't miss this opportunity of enjoying one of his designs, the Koerner Residence up close.

E. Stewart Williams

"The design and the enclosed space should provide moments of connection to the artistic intention." — E. Stewart Williams

Williams considered the Palm Springs Art Museum his greatest achievement.

  • Frank Sinantra's Twin Palms Estate (1947)

    His first residential project was a house for Frank Sinatra. With its grand piano-shaped pool, and open floor plan it became party central for the neighborhood. Commissioned in July to be ready for Christmas, and Williams delivered.

  • Edris House (1954)

    Williams was guided by the idea buildings should inhabit their sites naturally and be in concert with their environment. The Edris House is a perfect example. He embraced the challenging landscape of boulders and with floor-to-ceiling walls of glass he unites the homeowners with the desert scene.

  • Coachella Valley Savings & Loan no. 2 (1961)

    Now a Chase Bank, the striking sculptural white facade is decorative and functional, the scooped colonnades give extra support and the overhang roof provides shelter from the desert sun, while still offering light for the two story interior. Photograph courtesy of Palm Springs Life Archives.

This party is included with VIP Tickets. VIP tickets include all four performances.

  • Thursday, Feb 20

    Sunset Jazz, a swanky party at the glamorous midcentury modern Koerner Residence.

    This historic home was designed by architect E. Stewart Williams in 1955. Includes hors d'oeuvres and open bar cocktails poolside with soothing jazz by Lance Conrad.

    Party included with VIP Tickets.

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  • Firday, Feb 21

    Chucho Valdés: Irakere 50 featuring Arturo Sandoval with guest appearance by Cimafunk.

    Afro-Cuban Jazz greats, pianist Chucho Valdés and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, reunite with Irakere 50, celebrating 50 years of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 70s and 80s. Guest appearance by Cimafunk.

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  • Sataturday, Feb 22

    Dianne Reeves - a night of sophisticated song and musical storytelling with an NEA Jazz Master.

    Dianne Reeves is among the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world. Her stunning voice and dynamic presence makes this a deeply personal, intimate night of songs sung by a world-class interpreter.

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  • Sunday, Feb 23

    An afternoon with Cécile McLorin Salvant.

    Truly astonishing French/American jazz vocalist of the next generation. "With three GRAMMYs® and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award to her name. Salvant has already far transcended her early status as her generations most imaginative and thrilling jazz interpreter" - Spin

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  • Sunday, Feb 23

    Charles Lloyd with Bill Frisell, Gerlad Clayton and Reuben Rogers.

    Charles Lloyd is a living legend. A NEA Jazz Master. One of the most celebrated jazz artists in the world and was recently awarded a rare quadruple crown in DownBeat magazines critics' poll. This special quartet also features GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar icon Bill Frisell.

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