The Jazz Voyager
Bix Restaurant is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager as he heads to the West Coast and the city by the bay. Located in Gold Alley in the historic Barbary Coast enclave at 56 Gold St, San Francisco, California 94133, there is never a cover charge. They offer jazz seven nights a week ranging from solo piano to piano and vocal to trio settings with a grand piano for a nostalgic reminiscence of the glorious decades gone by.
Opened in 1988 by Doug “Bix” Biederbeck, this now San Franciscan landmark is a personal ode to his passions for jazz, art and hospitality. Wrapped in accents of mahogany furnishing, the tasteful decor and timeless artwork lends to the ambience of the mezzanine dining. The award-winning menu serves up refined versions of American classics that are only subject to seasonal change.
This elegant two-story setting in the unassuming alley opens up to an unforgettable experience. As reservations are recommended, this Jazz Voyager has already made his online at bixrestaurant.com for some trio jazz on Friday, or you can opt to call 415-433-6300. Don’t know who will be playing but looking forward to being surprisingly entertained. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is on his way to Westchester County, New York to hang out at the Jazz Forum. Established in 2017 by husband and wife team Mark Morganelli and Ellen Prior, this intimate 90 seat weekend-only live music venue is the only dedicated jazz club in the county. Offering up a warm and welcoming listening room mood, affordable ticket prices and clear sightlines from all seats, it has been the go-to spot since the launch with sold-out performances by the Roy Hargrove Quintet.
Cover ranges from $20-$25 and the menu offers moderately priced selection of “quiet food” of cured meats and cheeses imported from Italy, olives, specialty breads, Italian desserts and chocolate truffles, sourced primarily from area purveyors.
Located at 1 Dixon Lane in Tarrytown, New York 10591, you can make your reservation or get more information by calling 914–631–1000. I will be fortunate to catch one of my favorite pianists from my deejay days, Massimo Faraò with his quintet, this weekend. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
Keeping the winter garb packed as theis Jazz Voyager heads for the city where the speedway and jaz are synonymous to a spot known as the Jazz Kitchen. Located at 5377 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220, they opened their doors in 1999, quickly becoming one of the go-to destinatons for jazz in the country.
Presenting local, regional, national and international performers, this intimate 140 seat supper club offers up a NOLA meets Midwest cuisine, for both carnivore and vegetarian. The $15 food and beverage minimum is in addition to the cover charge, which varies by performer.
The Jazz Kitchen is a 21+, smoke-free, handicap accessible establishment and tickets can be purchased in cash at the box office to avoid the 10% service fee, online or by calling 317-253-4900. This weekend the Jazz Voyager will be partaking of the talents of The Baylor Project. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the next stop for the Jazz Voyager to experience this old-time venue in this hip part of town before it closes at the end of June. Situated in Inman Square at 212 Hampshire Street 02139 with jazz downstairs and cabaret on the upstairs stage. Featuring American cuisine of entrees, sandwiches and desserts as well as a Sunday jazz brunch.
For 40 years the Mitchell/Wheeler family has been operating this nightspot next to their S&S Restaurant, hosting a Latin dance night every Thursday with free merengue and salsa lessons. They feature the Ryles Jazz Orchestra as well as offer up local and national jazz performers.
With a modest $15.00 cover, this Thursday at 8:30 I will be soaking up Ryles, Frankly with the talents of vocalist Mike Mastellone fronting the 20-piece Compaq Big Band. They will perform the charts of Sinatra, Darin, Martin, Bennett and Buble and in addition swinging some instrumentals. #wannabewhereyouare
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is back in the Big Apple and on his way to the Jazz Standard at 116 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016. This visit to lower Manhattan will be to catch a performance with the Ravi Coltrane Trio with bassist Dezron Douglas and drummer Allan Mednard. His special guests during this engagement are tenor saxophonist Tomoki Sanders – son of Pharoah Sanders, harpist Brandee Younger and trumpeter Ralph Alessi.
This upscale and relaxing jazz club hosts performances by some of the biggest names in the jazz world, however, the typical cover charge is pricey but reasonable by Manhattan standards. With an excellent sound system, the intimate seating holds for a total of 130 people.
The 9:30 set ticket is $30.00, the menu has a variety of enticements all the way through desert and the anticipation of witnessing these performers on stage is exhilarating. The Jazz Standard is open from 11:30 am to 1:00 am on Friday and Saturday and can be reached at jazzstandard.com or at 212-576-2232. #wannabewhereyouare
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