The Jazz Voyager
Heading back across the Atlantic to Rome, Italy and as they say, when in Rome… this weekend The Jazz Voyager will be embarking upon Tramjazz, a historical cable car converted into a traveling restaurant and concert hall. I will be enticed with a candlelit dinner, a jazz concert and a night tour of the center of the city. This is a project of Nunzia Fiorini and Anna Maria Sciannimanico and for about $80.00 takes each guest on a three hour culinary, musical and sightseeing adventure
One must be at the Piazza di Porta Maggiore at precisely 9:00 pm. This is the meeting point by the cable car platform near the ticket inspector’s cabin. They say it is where a 1947 Stanga railroad car will arrive and through the windows I will be able to observe the tables prepared and the candles lit. The band will already be in the turning platform in the middle of the carriage playing the first theme as the audience enjoys a flute of dry Spumante on the platform.
The cable car departs the station, the beer and the music begin to warm up and after a tour of the city it stops at the track of Parco de Celio, just in front of the Colasseo. Here dinner is served comprised of products from the Lazio region. All in all, I am looking forward to this evening. Hmmm… wonder what my attire will be. I think it will be prudent to check with Nunzia when I make my appointment at 339 6334700. #jazzvoyager#wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is up in the air once again flying to the Keystone state to partake of the ambience and jazz being served up at the Lafayette Bar. feeling adventurous, as I always am, I have my Uber drop me off a few blocks from the venue and investigate the neighborhood. I’ll follow the directions to take a walk north on 4th past the doors to the hotel lobby and make a right on the other side of the coffee shop sign and you’ve arrived at the double grey doors of 15 N 4th Street, Easton, Pennsylvania 18042.
This well-worn venue is known for jazz hosts a laid-back, receptive crowd and features local, emerging and renowned musicians and I will be seated on the 19th in prime position to enjoy Jeff “Tain” Watts perform. They say it’s an American dive, just the kind of spot that brings good people together.
Shows start at 9:30pm and run to midnight often offering up two sets but sometimes a third set squeezes in. Free of cover and minimum but you must be 21+ and able to show identification to enter and drink. As always, for more information the number is 610-252-0711.
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The Jazz Voyager
Nighttown is my next destination for jazz and I am looking forward to sitting in a cool looking club that has been in existence for six decades. Opened in 1965 in a building that dates back to the 1920s, and what began as a single 40 seat storefront joint has evolved into one of the largest performance spaces and restaurants in the city. Named after Dublin’s Red-Light District in James Joyce’s Ulysses, Nighttown is located at 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.
Attracting an eclectic group of patrons to its ambience fashioned after the turn-of-the-century restaurants of the 1920s New York, it features renowned jazz artists four or more nights a week. This weekend the Jazz Voyager is spending the a couple of days in the city on the shores of Lake Erie and checking out the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra featuring Vince Mastro tonight at 8:30pm and on Sunday at 7:00pm, I will be catching the talents of pianist Chuchito Valdes. For dinner reservations and cover charge for performances the number is 216-795-0550. #jazzvoyager#wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The next stopover for The Jazz Voyager is out West in 80205 zip code of Denver, Colorado to visit what has been widely praised and considered super elegant, a jazz spot named Nocturne. Located at 1330 27th Street it is said to be a place that introduces jazz fanatics to ravishing rations and lovely libations. We shall see…
This Friday night I’m looking forward to catching the Trio +1 tribute to the Oscar Peterson Trio and Clark Terry and I think I’ll stick around to see what the Late Night Sessions from 11:15pm to 1:15am have to offer in the way of duos, trios or jazz on vinyl.
The bi-level lounge and eatery is closed Sunday and Monday, but presents live jazz Tuesday through Saturday from 7pm to 11pm, with late night sessions on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 303-295-3333. For those of you wondering, the entrance is to the left of the wall art and you already know who made their reservation three days ago!
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The Jazz Voyager
On my way to Columbus, Ohio, specifically to 150 S High Street in the 43215 zip code at de|NOVO Bistro & Bar. This Jazz Voyager is going to check out some jazz while sampling their New-American style cuisine that is infused with touches of Asian, Latin, French and Italian on small plates and sandwiches. Not limited to the aforementioned, this sleek artsy locale also offers a brunch and happy hour.
For the enthusiast live jazz and/or blues can be enjoyed on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. Wrapped in a modern décor of exposed brick, rod iron and floor-to-ceiling windows giving patrons a nighttime view of Columbus Commons. Recommended reservations at this busy nightspot for couples or groups up to 250 can be made at 614-222-8830. #jazzvoyager#wannabewhereyouare
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