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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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager was in the mile high city of Denver, Colorado last night to partake of the cuisine and music at Dazzle. Located at 1512 Curtis Street 80202, the club resides between 15th and 16th Streets Mall, in Lower Downtown, or LoDo as the natives say. Parking is available on the street, lots and garages but opted for the recommended use of a car service.
Admission ranged from free to $40.00 depending on the artist and reservations are made when you purchase your ticket, however, seating is on a first come basis. So I purchased my ticket online, reserved my seat at dazzledenver.com and enjoyed a performance of The Bad Plus. For those voyagers heading to Denver and planning a visit to Dazzle, there is no physical box office so if you want to guarantee yourself a seat, do not chance not getting in at the door.
Dining was separate from the cost of admission and Dazzle has an $8 minimum for ages 8 to 17 and a $15.00 minimum for ages above. They offer an online list of FAQs that will satisfy most patrons but if you require any other information you can call the business office at 303-839-5100. #wannabewhereyouare
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