Resorts World Casino New York City Presents Jazz Pioneer Louis Armstrong in Motion Resorts World Casino will celebrate

Resorts World Casino New York City Presents Jazz Pioneer Louis Armstrong in Motion Resorts World Casino will celebrate Louis Armstrong’s 111th birthday with an art exhibit and a rendition of legend’s songs in the Fifth Avenue Casino Resorts World Casino New York City is celebrating the life of Louis Armstrong, a jazz pioneer. To commemorate Armstrong’s birthday, August 4, Resorts World Casino will unveil an art exhibit at 10 am, on August 3, in its Fifth Avenue Casino Atrium. Synonymous with jazz, Armstrong’s influence on the musical genre is far reaching. His inventiveness, spontaneity and technique set Armstrong apart making him an artist ahead of his time. “Though Armstrong was born in New Orleans, it was Queens, he chose to call home,” said Michael Speller, Resorts World Casino president. “Louis Armstrong’s contribution to jazz and the American landscape is unparallel. We are thrilled to host this tribute to Louis Armstrong.” Comprised of iconic photos, the exhibit showcases Louis Armstrong at his historic home in Corona, with other legendary entertainers and in his travels around the world with his wife and his constant companion, his trumpet. Time: 10am Date: Friday, August 3rd Place: Resorts World Casino Fifth Avenue Level. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11420 Resorts World Casino New York City (Resorts World Casino) is the first entertainment destination of its kind in the five boroughs of New York City. Resorts World Casino is operated by the Genting Group, a global company, founded in 1965, and operating Destination Resorts in Asia, Europe, North America and on all four oceans through the 50% ownership of Norwegian Cruise Line and Star Cruises brands. The Genting Group employs nearly 45,000 employees.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/31/12 Contact: Sasha Austrie (718) 215-2970 Xavia Malcolm (718) 215-2949 E-mail: sasha.austrie@rwnewyork.com Xavia.malcolm@rwnewyork.com