The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is jumping on a plane today and heading up to the chilly Northeast to catch tonight’s performance of the Nicholas Payton Quartet tonight at The Side Door in Old Lyme, Connecticut. This sleek and compact jazz spot is located in The Old Lyme Inn at 85 Lyme Street, 06371.
Owner Ken Kitchings cut the ribbon and opened the doors with George Wein and his Newport Jazz All-Star Band continuing a legacy of offering a combination of big name acts, pre-show dinner and cocktails. And if you get too woozy after a good night of jazz, jazz can stay at the inn and drive home in the morning. Reservations: 860-434-2600 / Advance Tickets, No Standing Room.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival… 1994
Memorial Weekend is once again upon the city and Mayor Bill Campbell takes office for his first term in 1994. The torch has been passed to Barbara Bowser and under her direction the Bureau has commissioned visual artist Maurice Evans to create the commemorative poster, a visual representation at present unable to produce. Over the course of four days from May 27th to the 30th, music will be heard at Underground Atlanta and in Grant Park.
The performances will come from E Train featuring Sheila E, Eric Leeds & Charlie Sepulveda, New York Voices, Earl Brooks, T.S. Monk Sextet, Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Ravi Coltrane, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Shirley Horn Trio, Charles Lloyd Quartet, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Charlie Mingus Big Band, Terence Blanchard Quintet and The Contemporary Piano Ensemble with Donald Brown, Geoff Keezer, Harold Mabern, Mulgrew Miller and James Williams.
Stepping up to the plate to insure the continuing legacy of a free jazz festival are The Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Wyndham Midtown Atlanta, Underground Atlanta, Mundo Hispanico, Coors Light, Zima Clearmalt, WCLK 919 FM, Jim Scott Pianos and Atlanta Peach Caribbean Carnival.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is in the air heading towards the Southwest to catch some local jazz and other distractions at Cezanne, 4100 Montrose Boulevard in Houston, Texas 77006 tomorrow night. Located upstairs from the Black Labrador Restaurant you can find out who is playing Thursday through Saturday at 713-522-9621. Cover is $-$$.
Hosting two performances on Friday and Saturday nights in an intimate space, so be advised seating is limited and early arrival is highly recommended.one may be surprised by touring talent that drops by as guest soloists. Saxophonist Woody Witt books the venue and performs regularly.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival… 1993
It’s 1993 and it’s Mayor Jackson final year of his third term as the festival mounts for another summer weekend of jazz. The perennial master of ceremonies, Ernest Gregory, with his deep resonating voice once again welcomes the festival patronage. As he introduces musicians and dignitaries, he warmly gives recognition of thanks to the myriad of sponsors and bridges the gap between each performance. All of this is backed by a well chosen soundtrack of music selected by the festival staff.
The year the festival’s lineup hosted Airto, Azanya, Scotty Barnhart, Dave Bass Quartet, Rick Bell, Vinnie Bernard, Jerry Byrd, Don Byron, Norman Connors, Charles Earland, Charles Fambrough, Nnenna Freelon, Joe Jennings, Stanley Jordan, Hal Galper Trio, Georgia State Faculty Ensemble, Roy Hargrove, Mark Helias, Louis Heriveau, Nancee Kahler, Earl Klugh Trio, Jon Lucien, Gloria Lynne, Dan Matrazzo, Meantime, Mulgrew Miler, Steve Nelson, Ken Professor Philmore, Flora Purim, Rebirth Brass Band, Grant Reed, Marlene Rice, Arturo Sandoval, Jimmy Scott, Audrey Shakir, Yusef Sharif, Rod Smith, Savannah Smith, Kirk Whalum, Wingspan with Kenny Garrett and Wild Magnolias & World Symphony Quartet.
Sponsoring all the festivities from May28th to June 4th at Underground Atlanta, Malibu Jacks, Atlanta Renaissance Hotel, Grant Park, Variety Playhouse, Woodruff Park and Chastain Park Amphitheater were the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Circuit City, goody’s Headache Powder, Soapstone Center for The Arts, Atlanta Renaissance Hotel, WCLK 91.9 FM, Creative Loafing, Variety Playhouse, Underground Atlanta, WVEE 103 FM, Popeye’s Chicken and Biscuits, South Dekalb Mall, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, Advanced Media Television Producers, AT&T, Malibu Jacks, Concert Southern Promotions and Jim Scott Pianos, Organs, Keyboards.
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The Jazz Voyager
Heading off to the Midwest this weekend, to a place where the 500 race takes place, for a mix of local, regional, national and international touring flavor at The Jazz Kitchen. Opening its doors in 1994, this 140 seat room has been the premiere destination for jazz in the city and has garnered a rating as one of the Top 100 jazz clubs in the world by DownBeat Magazine.
They have presented such luminaries as Harry Connick Jr, Ray Brown, J.J. Johnson, Jane Monheit, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Cobham, Diane Schuur, John Scofield, Soulive, James Moody David “Fathead” Newman and numerous others over their 22 years.
The Jazz Kitchen is located at 5377 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 / 317-253-4900. Tickets range from $7.00-$45.00 depending on the night and performer. An evening out is rated $-$$, and offers a cuisine that is NOLA meets Mid-West you can get etouffee, ‘po boys and crab cakes alongside your steaks, chops and burgers. Or you can opt for the fresh seafood or vegetarian fare if that is your desire.
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