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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The Jazz Voyager
From Dallas to the 71901 zip code in Hot Springs, Arkansas is the next journey for the Jazz Voyager to catch a Thursday night session at the Ohio Club with the Clyde Pound Trio. Located at 336 Central Avenue. Known for it 147 degrees Fahrenheit, Hot Springs and the Ohio Club quickly became a destination for a soak in the natural waters that swelled up from the ground.
Established in 1905, the Ohio Club is the oldest bar in Arkansas and with a gambling casino it was a stop off place for celebrities of all walks of life. The club was regularly visited by the likes of Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, Bugs Moran, Lucky Luciano, Babe Ruth, Al Jolson and Mae West, to name a few. In addition, an entire host of Blues and Jazz performers played though the 60’s.
They serve a cuisine from lite to hearty appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches ranging from around $6.00 – $13.00 as well as a full bar to select from. So while there this Jazz Voyager will be delving into some of the delicacies and staying over to take a dip in the springs.
Hours of operation are 11:00 am to midnight Sunday – Thursday, 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday. Must be 21 or older to gain entrance and service. As always, more information can be received by calling 501-627-0702.
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