The Jazz Voyager

The Jazz Voyager is back in a city often hailed as the jazz mecca of the world, and this weekend will be visiting the quintessential jazz club, the Village Vanguard. Located in Greenwich Village at 178 7th Avenue South, New York City, it was opened in 1935 by Max Gordon, who originally presented all types of music. However, in 1957 he opted for an all jazz format

For the past sixty years the Village Vanguard when one descend the steep stairway to the small basement venue they have been privy to performances by the best in the business. Keeping the tradition alive this weekend I will be enjoying the talents of the Terell Stafford Quintet. What makes a visit special for the initiates is that you will be walking into an establishment  that has not changed, nor has it ever stopped functioning for 80 years. What’s even more impressive is that it’s still run by the same people: Lorraine Gordon, the nonagenarian owner and widow of the club’s founder and original manager, Max Gordon, is herself a New York institution. For reservations call (212) 255-4037. #preserving genius #wannabewhereyouare

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