The Jazz Voyager
Heading to Louisiana and the Big Easy once again, yes, to the birthplace of jazz, to 726 St. Peter Street in the heart of the French Quarter to Preservation Hall and there is no other place that can transport the audience through time to the very origins of jazz.
Opened originally in the 1950s as Associated Artists, a small art gallery, by proprietor Larry Borenstein who found that it curtailed his ability to attend the few remaining local jazz concerts. So he began inviting the living legends of New Orleans jazz to have “rehearsal sessions” in the gallery. Then in 1961 Preservation Hall was established to preserve, perpetuate, and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz, becoming a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture.
So this Jazz Voyager is going to soak up some traditional jazz with trumpeter Leroy Jones on Saturday and the Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band: Present a Tribute to the Ladies of Preservation Hall on Sunday, eat a few beignets and enjoy the Crescent City nightlife. Showtimes are 6:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00pm nightly, seating is reserved, tickets are $40-$50 for Mr. Jones, and $15-$45 for the Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band and can be purchased at http://preservationhall.tunestub.com/eventList.cfm. More information can be gotten by calling (504) 522-2841. #preserving genius #wannabewhereyouare
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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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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is in the Big Easy to settle into some jazz and Creole cooking at Snug Harbor, located just outside the French Quarter in the Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana at 626 Frenchmen Street, 70116. Hosting noted local and national jazz musicians and vocalists, the jazz bistro remains a premier venue within the regional jazz scene.
The club was started by Glenn Menish in 1983 and later sold to George Brumat, who owned the club until 2007, when he died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 63. While the club was not flooded, Hurricane Katrina forced a temporary closure, but reopened October 14, 2005.
Tomorrow night, the jazz bistro will propel my senses as I enjoy the talents of patriarch pianist Ellis Marsalis along with his quintet while feasting on fried calamari and mushrooms, salad, grilled salmon, rice marigny and steamed vegetables. The music cover is $40.00 plus dinner. Shows are 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm and reservations may be made at 504.949.0696.
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The Jazz Voyager
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is the destination of this Jazz Voyager as I head across the pond to London, England. Opening October 30, 1959 in a basement at 39 Gerrard Street in the Soho district, it was set up and managed by musicians Ronnie Scott and Pete King. It then moved to its current and larger venue in 1965 at 47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT, UK.
This venerable bastion of jazz history will host jazz vocalist Rene Marie two days from now and the Jazz Voyager will be in the audience to enjoy another wonderful evening of her vocal charms. For those initiates be amongst the veterans who travel many miles or walk around the corner to return again and again. Make your reservations at 44 20 7439 0747.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is flying south to Miami to check out an intimate bistro called Rouge for Nights@Ricks Dinner Musical on Wednesday evening. Reminiscent of Casablanca and the jazz age of World War II, I am intrigued to be taken back to that period and listen to classic jazz and enjoying what I hope to be sumptuous dining experience of French and Moroccan cuisine.
All of this is wrapped up in what has been described as a romantic setting and each Wednesday features the talents of pianist David Attelan and vocalist Lavie at 908 71st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Table reservations are required and one can be made at 305-720-9125. #jazzvoyager #wannabewhereyouare
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