The Jazz Voyager
Off to the City of Lights where the Jazz Voyager is hitting his latest European destination jazz joint 38 RIV located in the heart of the Marais at 38 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris, France. This cavernous vaulted ceiling jazz joint & bar is yet a cozy, brick-walled space showcasing local and touring artists.
The Eric Willoth Trio will be performing the 9:30pm concert and then lead the late night jam session. Listen up though, the jam doesn’t start until 11:30pm and goes to 4:00 in the morning. Word to the wise, the concert and jam may sell out so reservations are a must. Call +33 1 48 87 56 30.
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The Jazz Voyager
Once again the Jazz Voyager is enroute across the Atlantic to Sweden for a little bit of jazz at Fasching. The jazz club and concert venue is located in the central part of the city at Kungsgatan 63, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden.
Opening in 1977 and taking its name from the party that precedes Lent and Easter, it has grown to become Scandinavia’s largest organizer of jazz. With concerts numbering around 250 annually, they present both emerging and international musicians amidst full bar and restaurant.
This coming Saturday outing brings the Mike Stern/Dave Weckl Band to the stage for the nightly performance and this voyager is set for dinner and a show. Until then I will be scouring Stockholm for other jazz haunts, record shops and unknown attractions.
For information on tickets and online purchase, age requirements and other information the number to call is +46 8 20 00 66.
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The Jazz Voyager
While in Scandinavia the Jazz Voyager is jumping over to Finland to catch some jazz at the Koko Jazz Club in Helsinki. Situated not far from the center of the city at Hämeentie 3 00530, the venue is at the corner of Hämeentie and Näkinkuja.
The music is staged in what looks like the workshop of the theater, it boasts a good acoustics and great sound system. This week the Jazz Voyager is going to partake in the music of the Jenny Robson Brasil Jazz Quartet presenting a combination of Bossa Nova and samba jazz with original compositions and classic Brazilian songs.As always one can get tickets and/or more information by calling 050-3219919.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is on a jet plane soaring the friendly skies to celebrate this 4th of July in London, England by checking out a jazz club called The Bull’s Head. Located on the Thames in the Barnes section of the city at 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9PY, the pub has an eclectic array of spaces including a jazz venue.
The club’s carbon footprint is minimal as they offer tradition and seasonal British dishes all sourced locally including vegan and gluten free choices along with a full bar menu. This week this Jazz Voyager looks to be delighted by the vocal talents of Zeateah Massiah at 8:30 pm this Friday.
A cover of £13 adv / £15 door ($18) is charged and reservations are recommended and can be made at +44 20 8876 5241.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is off once again flying the friendly skies on his way to St. Petersburg to take in a couple of sets at Dom 7. This Russian 80 table seat venue is located at Griboyedov Canal, 7, 191186. It is a unique new territory of jazz within a cozy, romantic atmosphere and an integral part of the life of the cultural capital. Having become a favorite place for professional, famous musicians, evening jazz concerts and nightly jam sessions are combined with delicious food and fine wine.
The jazz bar opens everyday at noon and closes at midnight on weekdays, 2:00am on weekends. Minors are prohibited entrance after 10:00pm, per Federal law No. 124. However, entrance is free but reservations are highly recommended by calling +7 812 314-82-50. An evening out at Dom 7 has a moderate expectation of $$ for food and drinks.
Tonight the Jazz Voyager will be checking out The Natalia Squortech Quartet beginning at 9:30pm. Having no idea what this quartet will sound like, this will truly be an adventure. However the following video gives me an idea of what to anticipate from this venue.
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