The Jazz Voyager
The City That Never Sleeps is once again the destination for the Jazz Voyager to catch the happenings at Minton’s Playhouse. Located on the first floor of the Cecil Hotel at 206 W 118th St, New York City 10026. The club was established by saxophonist Henry Minton in 1938 and was the home where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie gave birth to bebop.
The club has gone through two closings and remodelings and as of 2013 revived by Richard Parsons, is now once again a vibrant upscale venue for the jazz tradition. The cuisine is American fare with appetizers, salads, seafood, meats, and vegetarian dishes ranging from $14 to $48 with side selections averaging $8.
This week’s excursion will make this Jazz Voyager hurry up to Harlem to enjoy the second set with saxophonist T.K. Blue as part of the Jazzmobile Residency. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 212-243-2222.
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Three Wishes
Lonnie Hillyer responded to Nica’s question as to his three wishes by stating:
- “To be the first trumpet player.”
- “A son and a daughter.”
- “I’d like a band comprising me, Barry*, and Charles**.”
*Harris **McPherson
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
Klook’s Clique is an album led by bebop pioneer drummer Kenny Clarke, who brought a quintet together and recorded on February 6, 1956, at the Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey. The session was produced by Ozzie Cadena, who was also instrumental in helping to popularize jazz in Los Angeles, California.
The Players- Kenny Clarke – drums
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- John LaPorta – alto saxophone
- Ronnie Ball – piano
- Wendell Marshall – bass
- Volcano (Kenny Clarke) – 6:01
- La Porta-Thority (John LaPorta) – 5:54
- I Hear a Rhapsody (George Fragos, Jack Baker, Dick Gasparre) – 4:48
- Will Wail (LaPorta) – 7:04
- Yesterdays (Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach) – 5:58
- Play Fiddle Play (Arthur Altman, Emery Deutsch, Jack Lawrence) – 4:32
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager’s next stomping ground is the Big Easy and Maison Bourbon situated in the heart of the French Quarter at 641 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Dedicated to preserving the genre and is one of two remaining jazz clubs still left on the Street.
Live jazz is always going down at Maison and this classy live jazz club has a balcony, beamed ceilings, brick walls, and a gleaming bar. This is where Harry Connick, Jr. cut his jazz teeth and best of all, it’s where you’ll likely see the jazz superstars of tomorrow perform on their stage.
Leroy Marshall Band is on tap for this excursion but this Jazz Voyager won’t leave without partaking of some fresh, hot beignets. For more information, food and beverage needs call 504-522-8818.
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Three Wishes
The Baroness inquired of Charles McPherson what he would wish for given three and he responded by saying:
- “Happiness.”
- “To really learn how to play.”
- “A house.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Compiled and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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