The Jazz Voyager
Southern California seems to be the next destination for the Jazz Voyager as he lands in San Diego and heads off to his hotel before he discovers Dizzy’s at Arias Hall and catches a Friday performance of Peter Spague and Sinne Eeg. Located at 1717 Morena Boulevard, Bay Park 92110, this venue is spare, inexpensive and comfortable.
Operated since 2000, for the past two decades, Chuck Perrin has refocused the city’s sputtering jazz scene and is fast becoming a destination for original performance of all kinds. There’s no bar, no restaurant, no blaring televisions ~ just music. And instead of talking, patrons listen.
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The Jazz Voyager
Savannah, Georgia is the next stopover for the Jazz Voyager to visit the home of Johnny Mercer. While in town I’ll also be stepping into the world where the cultured and sophisticated mingle, wine and dine at the Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant at 107 W. Broughton Street 31401 to hear some jazz. The club was born out of a desire by Stephen T. Moore to bring great southern fare, fine wines, and the best jazz.
The setting is a sophisticated relaxing atmosphere and from Sunday to Saturday, they feature the best live jazz the Low Country has to offer. The musicians perform Tuesday ~ Thursday from 7:00p -10:00p, Friday and Saturday live music from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
Although walk-ins are welcomed upon availability, reservations are highly recommended, but there may be a slight wait so patience is requested while your table is made available. To make one or for more information, the number to call is 912-236-2226 or 912-236-7326.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is grabbing his winter coat and heading back out West on a morning flight to catch a set of music at the Sacred Grounds Jazz Coffeehouse. Located at 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, this venue is part of the outreach ministry of Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ.
Each Thursday evening from 7:30~9:30 pm they offer acoustic jazz by the very best local and internationally known jazz musicians. I am told it is a comfortable, non~smoking setting where friendly people can listen and be treated to gourmet desserts and coffee.
This evening’s performance will be given by the Michael Collins Trio. For additional information, the number is 480-946-2900. A suggested donation is $5.00.
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The Jazz Voyager
Keeping snug and warm in my winter coat and cowboy boots this Jazz Voyager is heading north to Idaho to visit Chandlers and see for myself what this part of the country is offering in the way of live jazz. One of the upscale dinner houses in the Treasure Valley, its doors are located in downtown Boise in the new Hotel 43, at 981 West Grove Street 83702.
Though not a listening room, the music, and musicians are curated under the auspices of music director and renowned musician Chuck Smith. I will be enjoying his quartet entertain me while dining on king salmon, rice vermicelli, sugar snap peas, and key lime pie or seasonal fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream. For more information or to make a reservation, highly recommended, the number is 208-383-4300.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is landing in Phoenix, Arizona today to check out a performance of the ASA Jazz Ensemble at The Nash located at 110 E. Roosevelt Street 85004. This nine-piece combo of rising jazz musicians will perform hard-swinging jazz, Latin, and funky pieces and even a bit of free jazz with a special tribute to Horace Silver.
Always eager to listen to students who will become the nexte generation of jazz musicians, this voyager will be in attendance at the show starting at 6:30 pm. This time admission is free. This low-key venue is host to jazz shows and open-mike sessions and the evening hits are until 10:00 pm Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Sundays are 6:00-9:00 pm. For more information, the number is 602-795-0464.
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