The Gold Standard

2025

INTRODUCTION

A Celebration of Jazz

From smoky ballads and powerful blues to smooth standards and bold improvisations, The Gold Standard promises a musical journey that is both nostalgic and thrillingly alive.

Gary Lawyer, often hailed as the “man with the golden voice,” takes the stage with his signature baritone and classic charm. Sharing the spotlight are the electrifying Vasundhara Vee, whose fierce artistry and deep love for jazz make her one of the most exciting voices in the Indian music landscape today, and the supremely talented Aria Nanji, whose soulful interpretations and effortless range add a fresh and captivating dimension to the evening.Backed by a band of stellar musicians, the concert pays homage to the legacy of jazz while offering fresh interpretations and  a contemporary edge. 

Commissioned by Serendipity Arts for Serendipity Arts Festival 2025.

Curated by:

Zubin Balaporia, Ehsaan Noorani

Venue:

The Arena at Nagalli Hills Ground

Date:

18 December 2025

Time:

7 PM

Duration:

180 mins

Artists:

Gary Lawyer, Vasundhara Vee – Vocals

Aria Nanji- Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Zubin Balaporia- Keyboards

Gino Banks- Drums

Sheldon D’Silva- Bass

Subharaj Ghosh- Guitar

Mark Hartsuch- Saxophone

Jarryd Rodrigues- Saxophone

Enrico Rodrigues- Saxophone

Nastya Saraswati- Violin

Dielle Braganza- Viola

Vian Pereira- Cello

Rajiv Kenkre – Sound engineer

Ground Control- Lighting Design

Sameer Patwardhan – Sound and Music Production Manager

Jayprakash Gupta – Assistant and Rehearsal Coordinator

Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for Serendipity Arts Festival 2025

All 2019 Grants