The Jazz Voyager
The Big Apple is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager to celebrate another revolution around the sun and 65 St. Marks Place 10003 is the stop off point for Jules Bistro. Serving up nightly live jazz and authentic French bistro cuisine, owner Georges Forgeois decided to revive the long overlooked jazz era by introducing it to a whole new generation within its amber coziness in the East Village.
Live music and brunch and dinner occurs seven days a week with a cover charge of $2.00 from 7:30p – 11:00p from Sunday thru Thursday and $5.00 per guest Friday and Saturday. Brunch runs from 12:00p – 3:30p for $2.00 per guest.
Gracing the stage this week is pianist and arranger Norman Pors for two sets from 7:00p – 9:00p and from 9:30p – 11:30pm. Menu items range from $7.00 appetizers to $35.00 main course selections but if you really love streak then Jules offers a 32 oz ribeye for two for $89.00. More information can be acquired by calling 212-477-5560.
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Three Wishes
Lammar Wright told the Baroness his three wishes were:- “Complete mastery over my instrument.”
- “To have a contented life.”
- “That music would really become a musical language.”
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Requisites
Black Fox is a 1970 album released by Freddy Robinson of the World Pacific record label. The photography and art design were both provided by Ron Wolin. The producers for this date were Dee Ervin and Monk Higgins, the latter also arranged and conducted. Liner Notes were written by Bob Hatchett. The album was alternately titled The Coming Atlantis.
The tracklist on this soul jazz and modern electric blues album include four tunes on Side A – Before Six, The Coming Atlantis, (I’m A) Fool For You and Freddy’s Sermon. Side B rendered the title track Black Fox, The Oggum Boogum Song, Rita and Monkin’ Around.
Crediting the performers are Backing Vocals – Adrienne Williams, Alexandra Brown, Difosco Ervin, Mamie Galore, Patricia Dunn; Fender & Upright Bass – Bob West; Bass Clarinet & Baritone Saxophone – Ernest Williams; Bongos & Congas – King Errison; Drums – Paul Humphrey; Piano – Joe Sample; Flute – Allen Butler; Guitar – Fred L. Robinson; Organ – Monk Higgins; Percussion – Dee Ervin, Strings – Sid Sharp; Tenor Saxophone – Plas Johnson; Trumpet – Allen Brisbois and Vibraphone – Alan C. Estes.
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The Jazz Voyager
The swanky jazz lounge and cocktail bar Black Cat in the city by the Bay is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager. Home for this new American bistro with two levels of seating is 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94109. Closed on Mondays, this haven open at 5:30/6:00 pm to closing at 12:00/1:30 am depending on the evening of live music.
Unbeknownst to founding partner Fritz Quattlebaum, though drawn to the name, Black Cat was the name of a similar venue a few doors down and more than a century earlier. Bites, small plates, large plates and desserts range from $6.00 to $36.00 with selections of mostly meat mixed in with trout, salads, vegetables and pastries.
On this sojourn to the Tenderloin, this Jazz Voyager will be Downstairs checking out the Kelly Green Trio with Alex Tremblay and Evan Hyde for the set from 6:30p – 9:00p. People vs. Larsen takes over from 9:30p – 12:30a featuring Tom Larsen on guitar, bassist Spencer Murphy and drummer Dave Tedeschi. Tickets for both shows range from $10 – $20 with last reservation offered at midnight at 415-358-1999.
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Three Wishes
Lou Donaldson replied to NIca with one simple answer:- “I have asthma a bit. I’d like to get rid of that. I can’t think of anything else.”
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