The Jazz Voyager
Maryland is the next destination for The Jazz Voyager to become a part of history with the opening of the new Keystone Korner Baltimore. For those of you who remember or are familiar with the name, you may know Todd Barkan founded his jazz club in San Francisco, California in 1972. Now on the East Coast, the Korner has risen from the ashes to honor the rich jazz history of the city and establish itself as a premier venue for jazz in 2019.
Partnering with chef Robert Wiedmaier, the two resurrected the chef’s Mussel Bar as the new jazz spot and along with top-flight jazz are serving up a menu of outstanding cuisine and libations in this relaxed and welcoming setting. Located at 1350 Lancaster Street 21231, in the Harbor East neighborhood, where the inner harbor has long been attracting residents and visitors of the city.
This trip the Jazz Voyager is going to enjoy the talented pianist Bill Charlap and trumpeter Jon Faddis for a cover of $20 – $35. Carrying-on the original mission of providing the best music in the world for the most affordable prices in the most loving environment, reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 410-946-6726.
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The Jazz Voyager
The next stop on the global sojourn for the Jazz Voyager is Firehouse 12 located at 45 Crown Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06510. This intimate 75 seat auditorium is actually a converted firehouse renovated into a recording studio which is the heart of the venue.
On this trip I will be listening to the talents of the young South African bassist Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere and his Quintet. The quintet features Logan Richardson on alto saxophone, Andrew Burglass on guitar, Taber Gable on piano Jonathan Barber on drums, and Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere on bass.
Showtimes are 8:30pm with cover charge $20 //////general/$15 Student and 10:00pm cover charge of $15 General/$10 Student. For more information the number is 203-785-0468.
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The Jazz Voyager
Top of the eastern coast states is the next destination for the Jazz Voyager as his plane settles down into Portland, Maine. The jazz spot where the locals go is where he has his eye on and it is simply called Blue located at 650A Congress Street, 04101.
Winning Portland’s Best Jazz Venue several years in a row, every Saturday night this intimate spot is dedicated to jazz. There is no cover as they are a donation based venue with 100% going to the musicians, so your generosity is welcome and no reservations are required. A one purchase minimum of food/beverage and sharing a table is highly encouraged.
This week the Jazz Voyager will be taking in an earful of flautist Carl Dimow with his Quartet beginning at 6:00pm. The cuisine is a selection of comfort food, non-alcoholic beverages, wine, beer and cocktails. 21+ only unless accompanied by legal guardian and as always more information may be obtained at 207-774-4111.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Buckeye State is the next layover for the Jazz Voyager as he heads to Schwartz’s Point Jazz & Acoustic Club located at 1901 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. The passion of owner Ed Moss, the club operated under his guidance from 2008 until a few months before his passing. This was his home to play the music he composed and where his big band, the Society Jazz Orchestra, could have somewhere to perform.
It opened in speakeasy style with patrons having to know someone in order to be invited to partake of the music and the camaraderie among jazz musicians and enthusiasts. Eventually with popularity comes responsibility and he had to get a liquor license and go legit. His daughter Zarleen took over operations with the zeal of the public and has been presenting top-flight jazz ever since.
The interior of this 1870 flat-iron building is decorated with Oriental carpets lining the walls of this intimate locale featuring a full bar & jazz performances. The cuisine is lauded to offer a healthy, nourishing and delicious fare with gluten free and vegetarian options. This week this Jazz Voyager is anticipating the sounds of the Eric Lechliter Trio from 8:00 pm – Midnight. Because of the intimacy of the space, reservations are highly recommended to reserve a table for two or a party atnd one can do so by calling 513-208-4466. Looking forward to see how far this young man has progressed.
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The Jazz Voyager
The next stop for the Jazz Voyager takes him from Baltimore back to St. Louis, Missouri to a street in midtown, close to the Fox Theater on Grand Street, where the organization Jazz St. Louis, formerly Jazz At The Bistro, is located at 3536 Washington Avenue in the new Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, next door to the club. One of the city’s premier jazz presenters bring a mix of top-name national and international performers, up-and-coming musicians and the best local jazz acts.
The intimate two-story club has excellent acoustics and not a bad seat in the house for about 100 people. This weekend I will be experiencing the talented pianist Brad Mehldau at the Ferring Jazz Bistro. Tickets for this performance are $41.50-$46.50. More information can be found on the Jazz St. Louis sight and reservations can be made online or by calling 314-534-3663.
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