The Jazz Voyager
From the ATL to the City of Angels The Jazz Voyager is on a flight cross-country to for a little bit of jazz. It’s been a while since I’ve been in this venue. So jumping into the rental car and heading north on the 101 for twenty minutes is the next leg of the trip. The destination is a small venue called The Baked Potato. The hundred and twenty seat venue is intimate in its wood-paneled walls and autographed posters.
Hitting the bandstand is the Dave Weckl Quartet. Led by the drummer who the band is named, was once an integral member of Chick Corea’s Elektric Band for six years beginning in 1985. He also appeared with Corea’s Akoustic Band. He said he “augmented his work with Corea by continuing his session work and appearing often with the GRP All-Star Big Band.
Filling out his quartet are vocalist Chrissi Poland, guitarist Oz Noy, and bassist Jimmy Haslip.
The Baked Potato is located at 3787 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604 For more information visit https://www.thebakedpotato.com.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is on the road again, this time leaving Tennessee for Georgia. Heading north of Atlanta on 400 for the progressive city of Alpharetta where The Velvet Note does its thing. The 40 plus eating offers an intimate atmosphere where one comes to listen to jazz, not talk through the set.
On tap this week is trumpeter Russell Gunn & Blackhawk. The project’s name, Blackhawk, is a nod to the legendary 1961 album Miles Davis In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk. That record is famous for capturing Miles Davis at his most raw and hard-swinging, performing in a gritty San Francisco club with no rehearsals and no safety net.
The Velvet Note is located at 4075 Old Milton Parkway, 30005. For more information visit https://thevelvetnote.com
Tickets: $54.00
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is off to Nashville, Tennesse for a night of music at Rudy’s Jazz Room. The venue raises the city to the level of other great jazz cities like New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Kansas City and many more, making the city fully live up to its name as Music City with a full fledged and accessible jazz club. They offer up a late-night atmosphere that is dark, warm, intimate, and eclectic with fine food, drinks and most of all wonderful jazz.
Hitting the hi-hat while leading the sextet is Dave Potter for one night of great music. With Miguel Alvarado on tenor saxophone, trombonist Desmond Ng, trumpeter Dr. Andrew Sioberg, Rob “El Ton” Linton on bass as well as pianists Martin Bejerano and Daniel Kuk playing separate nights.
Rudy’s Jazz Room is located in the Gulch at 809 Gleaves Street, 37203. For more information visit https://www.rudysjazzroom.com.
Tickets: $23.00
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The Jazz Voyager
Leaving Michigan for Pennsylvania to a city known for its music and the birthplace of iconic jazz voices Billie Holiday, John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown, and Benny Golson. The location is known as the City of Brotherly Love otherwise called Philadelphia. This week I will be checking out South, a jazz venue situated within the North Philly section of the city.
On stage for a three day engagement is a young Grammy nominated harpist who is revolutionizing the role of the harp in modern music. Brandee Younger is this artist and over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists.
South is located at 600 N. Broad Street, 19130. For more information and to check seating availability, visit https://www.southjazzkitchen.com. Check available seatings for each day.
Tickets: $38.00 +$3.95 fee
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The Jazz Voyager
Leaving the Bay for a flight to the Midwest where this Jazz Voyager will be touching down in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on the shore of Lake St. Clair. Nestled on The Hill in this upscale affluent community, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe offers incredible live jazz performances and a sumptuous menu.
At age 14 drummer Dr. Professor Leonard King became a band leader. Today he is a doctor, a professor and professional musician. He takes the stage for a three day residency with his group.
The club is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue, 48236. For more information on dinner seating go to https://dirtydogjazz.com.
Cover: $20.00
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