The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is off to Sofia, Bulgaria to see what the city has to offer in the way of jazz. The stop off is at one of the city’s favorite local haunts called the Jazz Bar. Located at 27, St. Cyril and Methodius Street, 1202 Sofia Center, this cozy underground atmosphere hosts some great musicians.
Open seven days a week from 8:00pm to 5:00am, this casual destination is centrally located and the owner makes you feel at home. Though it is said the decor could be refreshed, when the lights are down and the band is jamming, one tends to forget. For information and reservations the number is +359 88 878 8613.
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The Jazz Voyager
Belgium is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager with a stop in at the The Music Village located just next to the historical Grand Place at Rue des Pierres 50, Brussels. This convivial speakeasy with a cozy vibe and old world atmosphere showcases live jazz and presents a high professionalism in an intimate setting.
One can listen all year long internationally renowned artists, but also young talents. This week this voyager is going to check out some gypsy jazz with the Jazzystrings, dedicated to the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli.
Open everyday except Monday from 7:30 pm – 12:00am and tickets are 13 Euros for members, 15 euros for non-members. For information and reservations, call +32 (0)2 513 13 45.
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The Jazz Voyager
We’re off to the South China Seas to visit one of Singapore’s well kept secret. On this trip to Asia the Jazz Voyager is going to uncover the secret of the Singjazz Club located at 101 Jln Sultan 199002. Though nestled right in the heart of Kampong Glam, part of the secret is that you may have to follow the music to find the entrance. However, it resides in the Heritage Hotel and was formerly known as the Sultan Club.
The decor is ruby, the tables are small rounds, the atmosphere cozy and the music is a blend of crooners, pop jazz and a cross-pollination of genres. Interesting combination to be investigated. I am told to stay away from whiskey sours and Manhattans as they can be pricey. Food is downstairs so eat up before you come up. Open Thursday through Sunday from 9:00pm to 1:00am with Sunday being open for a jam session. For more information the number is +65 8481 3034.
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The Jazz Voyager
Off to the City of Lights where the Jazz Voyager is hitting his latest European destination jazz joint 38 RIV located in the heart of the Marais at 38 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris, France. This cavernous vaulted ceiling jazz joint & bar is yet a cozy, brick-walled space showcasing local and touring artists.
The Eric Willoth Trio will be performing the 9:30pm concert and then lead the late night jam session. Listen up though, the jam doesn’t start until 11:30pm and goes to 4:00 in the morning. Word to the wise, the concert and jam may sell out so reservations are a must. Call +33 1 48 87 56 30.
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The Jazz Voyager
Once again the Jazz Voyager is enroute across the Atlantic to Sweden for a little bit of jazz at Fasching. The jazz club and concert venue is located in the central part of the city at Kungsgatan 63, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden.
Opening in 1977 and taking its name from the party that precedes Lent and Easter, it has grown to become Scandinavia’s largest organizer of jazz. With concerts numbering around 250 annually, they present both emerging and international musicians amidst full bar and restaurant.
This coming Saturday outing brings the Mike Stern/Dave Weckl Band to the stage for the nightly performance and this voyager is set for dinner and a show. Until then I will be scouring Stockholm for other jazz haunts, record shops and unknown attractions.
For information on tickets and online purchase, age requirements and other information the number to call is +46 8 20 00 66.
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