The Jazz Voyager
This week the Jazz Voyager is on his way to Chi-Town to take in a set at Andy’s Jazz Club, located several blocks north of the Chicago Loop, at 11 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611. Founded as “Andy’s 11 E. Lounge” in 1951 by Andy Rizzuto, a group of investors bought the property in 1975, changing its name to Andy’s and has remained one of the city’s most prominent jazz venues.
1977 saw jazz promoters Penny Tyler and John Defauw producing midday jazz sessions at the club, which expanded to include performances at 5pm and 9pm. The 5pm performance have become a Chicago tradition known as Jazz at Five.
So this evening I will be checking out the Jazz at Five with the Micah Collier AlecTet who bridges Coltrane with Glasper and the return to catch the late set at 11:30 with the Trumpet Summit. Admission is a mere $10.00 for each set and the menu, priced reasonably, is described as Modern American with a Cajun flair. This Jazz Voyager just might have to try their Crab Avocado Stack with their Waffles instead of the chicken. #wannabewhereyouare
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Three Wishes
When Nica asked Sonny Rollins what his three wishes would be he responded with…
- “Money.”
- “To be able to do what I want to do on the horn.”
- “To have a closer affinity with nature.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter
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Requisites
Chet Baker & Strings is an album recorded In Los Angeles, California by trumpeter Chet Baker in late December 30 & 31, 1953 and February 20, 1954 and released on the Columbia label. This quintet setting was augmented with a nine-piece string section and the easygoing strings support the cool bop giving it a light, airy though sometimes a melancholy film noir feel.
The 15 original track listing includes You Don’t Know What Love Is, I’m Thru With Love, Love Walked In, You Better Go Now, I Married An Angel, Love, I Love You, What a Diff’rence a Day Made, Why Shouldn’t I?, A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet, The Wind, Trickleydidlier, You Don’t Know What Love Is, You Better Go Now. A bonus track, an alternate take of A Little Duet for Zoot and Chet was reissued on the compact disc.
Joining the sessions were Bud Shank on alto saxophone and flute, Zoot Sims on tenor saxophone, pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Joe Mondragon, Shelly Manne on drums, Sam Cytron, Jack Gasselin, George Kast, Eudice Shapiro, Paul Shure and Felix Slatkin playing violin, Lou Kievman and Paul Robyn on viola and Victor Gottlieb on cello.
The four arrangers for the sessions were Jack Montrose, Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich and Shorty Rogers.
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The Jazz Voyager
Bix Restaurant is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager as he heads to the West Coast and the city by the bay. Located in Gold Alley in the historic Barbary Coast enclave at 56 Gold St, San Francisco, California 94133, there is never a cover charge. They offer jazz seven nights a week ranging from solo piano to piano and vocal to trio settings with a grand piano for a nostalgic reminiscence of the glorious decades gone by.
Opened in 1988 by Doug “Bix” Biederbeck, this now San Franciscan landmark is a personal ode to his passions for jazz, art and hospitality. Wrapped in accents of mahogany furnishing, the tasteful decor and timeless artwork lends to the ambience of the mezzanine dining. The award-winning menu serves up refined versions of American classics that are only subject to seasonal change.
This elegant two-story setting in the unassuming alley opens up to an unforgettable experience. As reservations are recommended, this Jazz Voyager has already made his online at bixrestaurant.com for some trio jazz on Friday, or you can opt to call 415-433-6300. Don’t know who will be playing but looking forward to being surprisingly entertained. #wannabewhereyouare
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Three Wishes
Tadd Dameron had only one thing he would wish for when asked…
- “To be me.”
*Excerpt from Three Wishes: An Intimate Look at Jazz Greats – Complied and Photographed by Pannonica de Koenigswarter