The Jazz Voyager

The Windy City is The Jazz Voyager’s next port of call, heading to the Jazz Showcase, founded by NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal in 1947. Located in Dearborn Station at 806 Plymouth Court in Chicago, Illinois 60605.

This venerable bastion of jazz is the oldest historic jazz club in the city, now operated by Segal’s son Wayne, serving as a launch pad for many a career as well as presenting the best national and local jazz talent live every night.

Catching the performance this weekend, the Jazz Voyager will be privy to the guitar artistry of the Pat Martino Trio with Pat Bianchi and Carmen Intorre with two shows at 8:00 and 10:00pm. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $40 VIP at 312-360-0234.  #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager #travel #club #adventure

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The Jazz Voyager is heading down to Louisiana to visit what has been hailed as one of the best live jazz clubs in New Orleans at 300 Bourbon Street, 70130. Situated on the lobby level just off the main entrance of the Royal Sonesta Hotel, The Jazz Playhouse showcases the city’s greatest jazz talent for the adult crowd. This luxurious, smoke-free venue opens the bar daily at 4PM. Reservations are not required and there is no cover, however, they do require a one drink minimum per person, per set.

This intimate twenty seat venue offers a limited number of $20.00 preferred seating option that allows guest to arrive at their leisure up until 30 minutes past the start of the show but does not guarantee front row seating. Includes complimentary sparkling or still water. The bar menu has a selection of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees to accompany your choice of juices and cocktails. For more information 305-262-5133. #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager #travel #club #adventure

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Nothing like overlooking the City by the Bay as the Jazz Voyager scuttles off to the West Coast for a little jazz at Club Deluxe in the Haight. From the outside, this Haight Street spot looks more like a trashy lounge than a stellar jazz bar situated at 1511 Haight Street (at Clayton), San Francisco, CA 94117. Bringing in local talent event night of the week including live jazz, blues, swing, soul and comedy, serving up wood-fired pizza and slinging solid cocktails, this intimate space is great for dates, but don’t tell too many people: locals like to keep this place on the low.

This swanky retro lounge has bar stools, cushy booths and table seatings where one can sip drinks or dance. Tuesdays call for vintage attire to join the “Church of Frank Sinatra” for a special swing and big band cocktail party. Opens daily at 4:00 pm – 2:00 am, Monday thru Friday and 2:00pm – 2:00am Saturday and Sunday. For more information the number is 415-552-6949 or 415-552-1555. #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager #music

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Off to the Nation’s capitol via Reagan National Airport, this week the Jazz Voyager is going to hang out at Twins Jazz Club at 1344 U Street, Top Floor NW, Washington, DC. This Ethiopian-American restaurant has been home for some of the hottest jazz in the city for over 30 years. Its name come from the twin sisters, Maze and Ellen Tesfaye, who run this jazz hangout located on the street once known as The Black Broadway.

Attracting local, regional and national talent, the sisters elegantly make each and every patron feel like they’re home with flowers and candles on each table, baskets and framed photos on the walls. Open on Sunday thru Thursday from 6pm-12am; on Friday and Saturday from 6pm-1am. Live jazz in this intimate 50 seating venue runs Monday –  Thursday beginning at 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm and 11:00pm.

The cover is generally $10-$30 depending on the act with a two-drink minimum per person, per show. Occasionally they turn over the room between shows when required. Anticipating the experience of hearing Dial 251 and enjoying the cuisine which this Jazz Voyager has come to love. #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager #travel #club #adventure

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The Jazz Voyager is flying off to Houston, Texas to Cezanne upstairs from the Black Labrador Restaurant located at 4100 Montrose Boulevard, 77006. Currently the steadiest place to hear straight-ahead jazz in this town.  This small room hosts local artists most nights with occasional touring artists stopping in to perform.

Saxophonist Woody Witt books the club and it is only open Friday and Saturday from 9:00pm -12:00am with two sets each night. General cover is $10.00 except when noted for special shows and events. Parking is available onsite as well as on the street. The club admits on a first come first serve basis and does not take reservations, and the restaurant downstairs offers a limited menu for jazz patrons.

Looking forward to checking out the Bruce Saunders Quartet this Friday evening. More information can be attained by calling 832-592-7464. #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager #music

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