Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago to headline at Marini’s on 57
Get ready to experience the unique pairing of jazz with house music at Marini’s on 57 Kuala Lumpur on 24 November 2017 in the establishment’s next instalment of “It’s All About House Music” with Britain’s Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago.
Internet sensation Lovely Laura is currently creating a storm, with Facebook videos of her performances in Ibiza reaching well over 50m views across the globe.
An honours graduate in Jazz from Leeds College of Music in the UK, the talented saxophonist / vocalist is renowned for her incredible live shows with Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, Pacha Ibiza, Ushuaïa, Ocean Beach Ibiza, Klingande, Mambo Ibiza, EsParadis and Space-Ibiza making it no surprise that she is currently the clubbing world's most in demand saxophonist, having also played at the most prestigious international clubs and festivals such as Tomorrowland, Cocoon (Frankfurt), Amnesia-Ibiza, Zouk (Singapore) & Pacha (Worldwide)
Her huge popularity even caught the attentions of Domenico Dolce (Dolce & Gabbana) who personally invited Laura to perform at their exclusive fashion shows worldwide alongside her DJ husband Ben Santiago, whilst also performing personally for a string of celebrity clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Brian Ferry, Axwell and at exclusive parties for MTV, Mercedes and Moët & Chandon.
Laura's passion extends from electronic music to jazz and soul, where as a talented singer/ songwriter she has enthralled thousands at arenas such as the O2, NEC, Manchester Evening News Arena and Amsterdam Heineken Music Hall, supporting artists including Take That, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Stylistics and Candy Dulfer.
Her angelic voice can be heard on the incredible Hed Kandi album Balearica Unplugged, where she was the featured vocalist for the entire album. The album deservedly charted straight in at No.4 in the UK iTunes Dance Album Charts.
Championed by Jazz FM and described as ‘completely original’, her debut jazz album Off The Ground was signed immediately by Robin Millar CBE (Sade, Everything But The Girl, Randy Crawford).
Described by the late iconic Humphrey Lyttleton (BBC Radio 2) as a ‘saxophonist with distinction’, Lovely Laura is a D’Addario performing artist who plays exclusively on Rico Jazz Select Reeds. She is also endorsed by Yanagisawa saxophones and Claude Lakey mouthpieces.
Ben Santiago is one of Ibiza’s most prolific DJ’s. Since moving to the White Isle twelve years ago he has held a number of enviable residencies and played for the biggest brands in the industry including Amnesia, Cream, Café Mambo, Café del Mar, Es Vive, Hed Kandi, Ibiza Rocks, Manumission, Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Space, and Ushuaia Beach Club Ibiza.
Highlights from Ibiza 2016 included playing the main room at Space Ibiza for the sell out Creamfields event, packed shows at Ocean Beach and Café Mambo with saxophonist (and wife) Lovely Laura, as well as guest slots at the exclusive Hard Rock Hotel and also for Melon Bomb, a party that he started in Ibiza with fellow resident DJ’s that has completely blown up within just two short years.
Outside of the clubbing world, Ben is musical director for Berlin Fashion Week and spins at fashion shows and private soirées for Dolce & Gabbana throughout Europe and Asia alongside Lovely Laura. The couple has also performed for A-list clients such as Tommy Hilfiger, Brian Ferry, Axwell and at exclusive parties for MTV and Mercedes.
Appreciated for his ‘Balearic’ approach, Ben is just as passionate spinning eclectic sets at private villa parties, on yachts or for catwalks as he is delivering straight up house tunes in a club.
Marini’s on 57 : Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, KLCC, KL
Marini’s on 57 is located at Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas. For reservations, contact +603 2386 6030 or email. For more information on Marini's on 57, visit www.marinis57.com. For information on The Marini’s Group, visit http://marinisgroup.com/.
The City List - Discover the best nightlife in Kuala Lumpur ®
