The Jazz Voyager

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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Heading back across the pond to New York City, the Jazz Voyager is coming into the city downtown to Greenwich Village to Smalls Jazz Club at 183 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014. A staple on the jazz scene since 1994, it was founded by Mitchell Borden, a former Navy submariner, registered nurse, philosopher & jazz violinist. His initiative was to create an environment that was conducive to jazz music and  culture. Under his generous care, a culture of vibrant and newly energized young musicians claimed Smalls as their home base and began to develop their individuality in the music.

This Thursday the Jazz Voyager will be catching an old favorite, Francisco Mela Group from 10:30pm to 1:00am. The cover is $20.00 for the entire evening, Sunday through Thursday  with the exception of select shows, so  please speak with the doorman.

Fridays and Saturdays the admission is $20 Per Set  from 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM on .  Patrons will be invited to stay for an extra set depending on availability. $10 Students, generally for the 2nd set and at the discretion of the doorman. $0 Angels, Wizards and Holy People are always free. Smalls never takes reservations, as it is a first come/first serve admission policy. #wannabewhereyouare #jazz #voyager

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From Copenhagen to London is the flight the Jazz Voyager is on to venture two streets back from Brighton’s pier, where The Verdict jazz club is situated, not in the buzzy Lanes area but in the rather more austere company of the law courts, hence the name at 159 Edward St, Brighton BN2 0JB, UK. Brimming with atmosphere, this purpose-built basement is adorned with original photographs of jazz legends, great acoustics and seats just 60.

If you are unfortunate not to get a seat for the adventurous programming with the Benet McLean-Mark Edwards Quartet, upstairs there’s a cafe that screens the performances. Admission £10-£15, students from £5, live jazz Friday and Saturday, pint £4, booking advised, 159 Edward Street. For more information the phone 01273 674847. #wannabewhereyouare

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While the Jazz Voyager is tripping around across the pond he’s off to Denmark’s capital city of Copenhagen to the Jazzhus Montmartre at Store Regnegade 19A, DK-1110 Copenhagen K. A non-profit venue supported by the government, this jazz haven is located in a handsome yellow-painted building with large windows in the city centre. Attracting nordic greats and international names alike, the club is out of bounds for avant garde and funk/rock.

This week the Jazz Voyager will be entertained by the Katrine Madsen Quartet. Admission ranges from €25 for adults and students €13. Reservations are advised for name acts at +45 70 263 267. wannabewhereyouare

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Next Stop: Berlin. The Jazz Voyager is going to have a listen to jazz at a small intimate 50 seat club at Donaustrasse 115 called Donau115 in the lively Neukölln district. Presenting top-quality straight-ahead and post-bop jazz on the ground floor of a building that was bombed in World War II, the floors above were torn down and rebuilt but the room Donau is original.

Admission is free but €5 donations encouraged for live music every Friday and Saturday, and most Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beer is offered for €2.50 and the latest craze in drinks, Moscow Mules are €5. The club serves up often wildly original music is the operative word here and is said to be wunderbar. There is no phone but you can always go to donau115.de for more info. #wannabewhereyouare

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