The Jazz Voyager
While the Jazz Voyager is on the West Coast he’s heading to northern California to find the heart he left in the city on the bay, well Oakland, that is. There I know I will be in good company for a performance of the Count Basie Orchestra as they celebrate over 80 years at Yoshi’s. This well known and respected jazz spot began in 1972 as a small, North Berkeley sushi bar owned by founder and namesake, Yoshie Akiba, alongside her two best friends Kaz Kajimura, a journalist and carpenter, and Hiroyuki Hori, a painter and Japanese cook.
With 310 seats, a state-of-the-art sound system and 17,00 square feet in the heart of Jack London Square, at 510 Embarcadero West 94607, they have expanded their roster to include broader genres of musical and comedic tastes.. So If you’re planning a visit check the calendar to insure your night of choice is jazz that you want to hear.
Always one for the late show this Jazz Voyager will be arriving Friday for the 10:00pm and not the 8. Tickets are reasonable at $37 and $34, respectively, and partake of some excellent Japanese cuisine. Reservations are always recommended at 510-238-9200. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The West Coast is calling for the return of The Jazz Voyager to the City of Angels for the destination located at 6725 W Sunset Boulevard, Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90028. I’ve called ahead to 323-466-2210 and made my reservation at the Catalina Jazz Club, noted to be one of LA’s go-to jazz spots. I will be spending an evening with the Chick Corea Elektric Band with John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Frank Gambale and Eric Marienthal.
They will be there through the weekend with two shows each night at 8:30 and 10:30 with ticket prices $55 and $50, respectively. Will probably nosh on some calamari to take the edge off any hunger I may experience during the second set having already dined a few hours earlier by the time I arrive. For those of you who desire dinner and a show they have starters, salads, pastas and a variety of surf and turf to choose from.
Looking forward to checking out the ambience, service and sounds knowing that Corea is always a good hit. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is heading back to the South to partake of the Atlanta Jazz Festival and its fabulous 2018 lineup #whereyouwannabe
Schedule of performances:
Saturday, May 26th
Next Gen Stage:
12:30 p.m. Sasha Berliner Escapades/ 2:30 p.m. Camille Thurman / 4:30 p.m. Shayna Steele / 6:30 p.m. Linda May Han Oh Quintet
Contemporary Stage:
1:30 p.m. Thumbscrew: Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek & Tomas Fujiwara / 3:30 p.m. Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science / 5:30 p.m. Anat Cohen Quartet / 7:30 p.m. Jazzmeia Horn
Legends Stage:
1 p.m. Yoko Miwa Trio / 3 p.m. Jane Bunnett & Maqueque / 5 p.m. The Ingrid Jensen Collective / 7 p.m. Tia Fuller Quartet / 9 p.m. Dianne Reeves
Sunday, May 27th
Next Gen Stage:
12:30 p.m. Rialto Jazz for Kids / 2:30 p.m. Antoine Roney Trio featuring Kojo Roney / 4:30 p.m. Morgan Guerin / 6:30 p.m. Matthew Whitaker
Contemporary Stage:
1:30 p.m. The Georgia Horns / 3:30 p.m. Richie Goods & the Goods Project / 5:30 p.m Sidewalk Chalk / 7:30 p.m. Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles
Legends Stage:
1 p.m. The Lao Tizer Quartet featuring Eric Marienthal / 3 p.m. The Russell Malone Quartet / 5 p.m. M.F. Production’s Latin Jazz All Stars / 7 p.m. The Bad Plus / 9 p.m. Jon Batiste with the Dap-Kings
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The Jazz Voyager
Beantown is the Jazz Voyager’s next destination to Scullers Jazz Club at for saxophonist Rene McLean and on Friday will be checking out trumpeter Keyon Harrold. I’ll be taking car service and heading to 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston. Massachusetts 02134 inside the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Cambridge.
A comfortable yet intimate seating of 200 lends an up close and personal music experience with dinner offered at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm prior to each show. Scullers offers up a light menu of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts to pacify the taste buds as well as a selection of libations to satisfy both the hearty and faint drinker.
Parking is complimentary with dinner or for VIP members. The club recommends making your reservations as early as possible to get the best seating so this Jazz Voyager is ahead of the game having made reservations online for Rene McLean and Keyon Harrold weeks ago. For those of you with questions beyond the sites FAQs the number is 866-777-8932. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
Hilton Head Island is the next destination for this Jazz Voyager with anticipation of experiencing on of the top jazz venues in the world, The Jazz Corner. Opened in 1999 by Bob and Lois Mastellar and co-founders, Barbara and Charlie Swift, the early years were tough as the island grew into itself. However, the years have produced a premiere local venue with international renown with speakeasy retro.
Located at 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village At Wexford, C-1, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928, The Jazz Corner offers seven nights a week of live jazz. Reservation requests can be made online and are confirmed with a phone call from the club. Same day reservations are best made by phone by calling 843.842.8620.
Will have a choice of dining on surf, turf and vegetarian dishes with average prices for an upscale venue as I listen to pianist Joe Alterman this weekend. #wannabewhereyouare
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