Performer's Circle VIP Packages
RALPH PUCCI JAZZ SET TURNS 10
The Lowdown: Conversations with ChristianⓇ
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
10 YEARS
ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCES
COUNTLESS LIVES IMPACTED
JOiN US for a spectacular evening in RALPH PUCCI’s NYC gallery as we celebrate 10 years of the RALPH PUCCI JAZZ SET— a decade of unforgettable performances, remarkable generosity, cultural brilliance and countless lives impacted.
Hosted by bassist extraordinaire CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, this milestone event features special guest, luminous vocalist SAMARA JOY, whose artistry is captivating audiences across generations.
“Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation.” — JAZZ.FM91
Two hundred guests join CHRISTIAN and SAMARA JOY for a private CONCERT + CONVERSATION
All proceeds benefit JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
JAZZ HOUSE is thrilled to present this intimate, private concert + conversation featuring our brilliant Artistic Director and our former teaching assistant!
Performer's Circle Visionary Level $30,000
Performer's Circle VISIONARY host benefits:
- Special on-stage recognition
- Half-page feature in program book
- Recognized in the event program book and on the JAZZ HOUSE website
- 10th Anniversary commemorative photo book
Eight (8) VIP VISIONARY guest tickets to:
- VIP Meet + Greet and photo opp with Samara Joy and Christian McBride
- Pre-Event Le Kool Champagne + hors d'oeuvres réception
- VIP reserved seating at the 10th Annual Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® featuring Samara Joy
- Special invitation to the Dessert After Party
- Digital download of exclusive playlist curated by guest artist
- Eight (8) livestream links to The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® featuring Samara Joy
Tax deductibility: $23,350
Performer's Circle Champion Level $20,000
Performer's Circle CHAMPION host benefits:
- Half-page feature in program book
- Recognized in the event program book and on the JAZZ HOUSE website
- 10th Anniversary commemorative photo book
Six (6) VIP CHAMPION guest tickets to:
- VIP Meet + Greet and photo opp with Samara Joy and Christian McBride
- Pre-Event Le Kool Champagne + hors d'oeuvres réception
- VIP reserved seating at the 10th Annual Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® featuring Samara Joy
- Special invitation to the Dessert After Party
- Digital download of exclusive playlist curated by guest artist
- Six (6) livestream links to The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® featuring Samara Joy
Tax deductibility: $15,000
Performer's Circle SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY
ARTISAN Level $12,500
Performer's Circle CHAMPION host benefits:
Quarter-page feature in official program book
Recognized in the event program book and on the JAZZ HOUSE website
Four (4) Livestream links to The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® and Samara Joy.
10th Anniversary Commemorative Photo Book
Four (4) VIP ARTISAN guest tickets to:
VIP Meet + Greet and photo opp with Samara Joy and Christian McBride
Pre-Event Le Kool Champagne + hors d'oeuvres réception
VIP reserved seating at the 10th Annual Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® featuring Samara Joy
Special invitation to the Dessert After Party
Digital download of exclusive playlist curated by Samara Joy
Tax deductibility: $11,800
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For additional information:
development@jazzhousekids.org | 973-744-2273.
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100% of the proceeds to support JAZZ HOUSE KiDS®
JAZZ HOUSE extends our sincere gratitude to
our host Christian McBride,
special guest artist,
and our dear friend Ralph Pucci and his team.
ABOUT JAZZ HOUSE KiDS®
Now in its third decade and the brainchild of vocalist and arts leader Melissa Walker, the nationally recognized JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building. JAZZ HOUSE builds tomorrow’s community leaders and global citizens, and serves all students regardless of their financial circumstances.
ABOUT RALPH PUCCI
For 50 years, RALPH PUCCI International has been a prominent influence in luxury furniture and mannequin design, celebrated for transformative collaborations with renowned artists and designers who push the boundaries of art and functionality, including Elizabeth Garouste, John Koga, Patrick Naggar, Eric Schmitt and Paul Mathieu, as well as the Ralph Pucci Collection. Based in New York City, the company has outposts in Miami, and Los Angeles.
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JAZZ HOUSE KiDS | 347 Bloomfield Ave Lower Level | Montclair, NJ 07042
jazzhousekids.org
973.744.2273