The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is in the air heading to the city by the bay to be in attendance for tonight’s SFJazz Gala honoring Chucho Valdés . The destination is the SFJAZZ Center located at 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Not to diminish the tribute’s stellar glory but the after party is equally impressive with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Corinne Bailey Rae and Jesús Diaz y su QBA. my evening begins with VIP reception and dinner at 5:30pm followed by the Luminary Party and Gala Reception at 7:00pm, then the gala concert at 8:30pm.
Unfortunately, for you Johnny-Come-Lately’s the gala is sold out, however, the after party is still open for $145 for members and $170 to the public. You will be privy to raucous performances and dancing, premium open bar and plentiful late night fare from favorite neighborhood spots. Looking forward to a great night of music. For more information the number is 415.283.0342.
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Requisites
When asked Bobby Timmons replied:
- “To have some money.”
- “To have nice house of my own .”
- “Oh! You can’t put that in your book? All right then. I wish I may give something to the world.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter”
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Requisites
Toon Van Vliet ‘57 was recorded by tenor saxophonist Toon Van Vliet in Holland. Coming up in the postwar scene and emulating a flat, raspy sound of some American soul jazz players of the era, he is heard here working here with pianist Pim Jacobs, bassist Ruud Jacobs and drummer John Engels.
The album has four songs and is a lively swing set that includes the compositions Avilla & Tequilla, Airegin, St. Thomas and Yesterdays. Though relatively short in its playing length, lasting a mere 17 minutes and 29 seconds with two songs on either side, the saxophonist begins with a Hank Mobley composition, followed with two by Sonny Rollins and ends with Jerome Kern.
Recorded on September 15, 1957 originally on BVHaast Records 059 and reissued from recordings licensed by the Dutch National Jazz Archives. The liner notes were penned by Wim Van Eyle.
As there are no available recordings of this album’s songs, and the fact that the following recording of Rollins’ Oleo does not appear on this particular album though the artwork is the same, one can still get a sense of Toon’s playing.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is lifting off across the Atlantic to his next South America destination, the Virasoro Bar located at Guatemala 4328, in the Palermo section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Reasonably priced, this intimate yet comfortable venue has consistently booked great jazz bands.
Early arrivals can get a stool at the bar but otherwise a reservation is highly recommended and can be made at +54 11 4831-8918. Cover charge is usually around ARS 300/ $8 US and set run about one hour. Food and drink are available and reasonably priced, however, I am told the service is slow. But hey, you’re on vacation and rushing is not something you should be doing. You’re in the BA, so kick back and enjoy the atmosphere and love the one you’re with.
At around 9:30 p.m. during this outing I will be catching a set or two with the Eloy Michelini Trio for ARS 250 and for an additional ARS 150 will stay for a set that will take me into the next day.
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Three Wishes
Walter Davis Jr. got his request for three wishes from the Baroness and he gave the following answers:
- “Knowledge and wisdom, by which I mean complete mastery of myself and my instrument: mentally, physically, emotionally, and technically.”
- “Complete means to all ends. You see? I’ve covered everything in the world, subjectively and objectively, in one and two respectively.”
- “Complete identification – as a Yogi would mean.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter”
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