Grammy Award-Winning Count Basie Orchestra to Perform at The Venetian Macao Big band bringing jazz and swing to The Venetian Theatre in December (Macao, Nov. 10, 2014) – The legendary Grammy award-winning Count Basie Orchestra will bring its unique style of jazz and swing to The Venetian Theatre on Sunday, Dec 7. The intimate venue will see the 19-piece orchestra, made up of 17 sidemen and vocalists Alexander Stewart and Carmen Bradford, led through a catalogue of hits by two-time Grammy Award winner Scotty Barnhart, who was announced as the new director in September 2013. Barnhart is committed to continuing the excellent history started by Basie of stomping and shouting the blues, as well as refining those musical particulars that allow for the deepest and most moving of swing. Tickets for The Count Basie Orchestra go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 11 at all Cotai Ticketing™ box offices*. Founded by jazz icon William James "Count" Basie in 1935, the “The Swingingest Band in All the Land” has continued to tour and release albums since the death of Basie in 1984 and has won a total of 18 Grammy Awards and 20 Downbeat and Jazz Times polls. Band director Scotty Barnhart is an acclaimed jazz trumpeter, leader, composer, arranger, educator and author. He has recorded with pianist Marcus Roberts and the likes of Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Ray Charles and Tito Puente. * The Venetian Macao – Cotai Arena and main lobby box offices; Four Seasons Hotel Macao – The Plaza™ Macao Level 1 box office; Sands® Macao – Level 1 box office; Sands® Cotai Central – Sheraton and Holiday Inn main lobby box offices Page 1 of 5 Known for his clever rearrangements of both jazz standards and pop songs, 26-year- old Alexander Stewart has earned plaudits from the press and his contemporaries. The talented vocalist has played sold out shows at almost every jazz room in London, including the legendary Ronnie Scott's, and has well and truly made his mark on the jazz world. Being the daughter of legendary trumpeter and composer Bobby Bradford and world renowned vocalist and composer Melba Joyce, it was somewhat inevitable that Carmen Bradford would grow up to follow her parents into the music business. Discovered by Count Basie himself, Bradford was the featured vocalist in the Count Basie Orchestra for nine years, and now makes frequent special guest appearances with legendary group. Tickets for the 7:45 p.m., Dec. 7 performance of The Count Basie Orchestra at The Venetian Theatre go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 11 via Cotai Ticketing, and can be purchased for HKD/MOP 600 (A Reserve), 400 (B Reserve) and 200 (C Reserve); HKD/MOP 88 adds a round trip Cotai Water Jet ferry ticket between Hong Kong and Macao. Tickets can be booked online at www.cotaiticketing.com, or by phone at +853 2882 8818 (Macao) / +852 6333 6660 (HK) / 4001 206 618 (China). Tickets are also available through Hong Kong Ticketing (customer service fee applies), online at www.HKTicketing.com or by phone at +852 3128 8288, and via Macao Kong Seng Ticketing Network, online at www.macauticket.com, by phone at +853 2855 5555, or in person at selected retail outlets (for locations, visit www.macauticket.com/ TicketWeb/ServiceStations.aspx). Page 2 of 5 Photo caption: The multiple Grammy Award winning Count Basie Orchestra is performing at The Venetian Macao Dec. 7, bringing its world famous style of jazz and swing to The Venetian Theatre. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 11 via Cotai Ticketing. ### Entertainment at Sands China Ltd. Resorts Sands China Ltd. has as a clear vision to establish Macao as Asia’s top entertainment destination. The 15,000-seat Cotai Arena is the only venue in Asia ranked in Pollstar’s Top 100 Worldwide Arena Venues based on ticket sales. It is the top entertainment destination in southern China, hosting the world’s and the region’s biggest names in music, sports and awards shows. Superstars frequently choose the venue as the starting point of their Asian tours. The 1800-seat, multi-purpose Venetian Theatre is one of the most luxurious entertainment venues in greater China. Featuring ushers in black-tie, champagne service, gourmet food and beverage items and other unique, premium amenities, it offers an intimate, luxurious and exclusive venue experience. The Venetian Theatre is playing a key role in bringing the best in international and Chinese entertainment to Macao, with a luxury theatre experience like no other in the region. The 650-seat Sands Theatre regularly features internationally-renowned singers, performers and artists of the highest calibre. From traditional Chinese-costumed dancers to modern performances, and from singing troupes to contemporary bands, everything from Western rock to Cantonese pop is covered. With an unbeatable diversity, the entertainment offering of Sands China Ltd. is ushering in a new era of entertainment in Macao. Page 3 of 5 For information about upcoming shows and events, visit www.venetianmacao.com/ entertainment.html. Page 4 of 5 APPENDIX Repertoire The Count Basie Orchestra Sunday, Dec. 7, 7:45 p.m. SET ONE The Wind Machine April In Paris Basie Land In The Wee Small Hours Shiny Stockings Sweet Georgia Brown My Shining Hour Daydream I’ve Got You Under My Skin I’ve Got The World On A String Basie One ‘O Clock Jump INTERMISSION SET TWO Hey Jim Corner Pocket Half Moon Street Li’l Darlin’ I Thought About You Back To The Apple Honeysuckle Rose Young And Foolish Come Fly With Me Pennies From Heaven Whirlybirds One ‘O Clock Jump Remarks: Tunes listed are subject to change Page 5 of 5 .