The Jazz Voyager
They say the best laid plans can change in the blink of an eye and oh, how true it is. I hopped a flight to Paris, France to catch my friend, saxophonist Mike Ellis and his group New Blue at the 45 Degrees Jazz Club. But sadly, another jazz venue has closed for good.
So since this Jazz Voyager has already landed in the City of Lights, I’m going to rent a car and drive four hours through the French countryside and see what I can discover that’s interesting as I head southwest to the coast for a little jazz on the water at the Piano Barge. Located in the Gulf of Morbihan in the small Breton city at Allée Loïc Caradec, 56000 Vannes, it is the best jazz club to emerge anywhere in the world these past two years.
An old boat turned into a chic bistro, Piano Barge is a dream come true for proprietress Dephine Grimont and the French jazz community. However, it does more than just host live sessions, some of its cabins are used as studios, with the goal of producing 20 to 30 new albums a year.
Reservations are recommended for the restaurant and can be made by calling +33 2 97 47 76 05. Open evenings from 6:00pm-12:00am Wednesday through Saturday.
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The Jazz Voyager
Located at 56 Gold Street, 94133 this Jazz Voyager is catching a flight to San Francisco, California and looking forward to stepping into Bix Restaurant this weekend to experience going back in time to the opulence of prohibition. Jazz was the soundtrack of the 1920s and it’s the soundtrack of Bix. Situated in the Barbary Coast enclave down an alley, Bix welcomes pianists and vocalists Sunday through Thursdays and jazz trios Friday and Saturday night. This supper club has a swanky 1930s ambiance, live jazz & a dining room serving American-French cuisine. Reservations recommended: opentable.com or 415-433-6300.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is heading off to the West Coast to hang out with the jazz heads at The Baked Potato at 3787 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, California 91604. For more information 818-980-1615 or to get a preview of the menu visit thebakedpotato.com. Of course, they offers an array of baked potatoes as indicated in its name.
This storied, pint-sized jazz club is a prominent fixture on the boulevard and has been around since 1970 when it was opened by Don Randi. The house band is Don Randi and Quest, and over the years it has hosted many live recordings from jazz fusion artists. So it’s off into the wild blue yonder headed to the rustic digs of a West Coast jazz club to see who I’ll hear.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is jumping on a plane today and heading up to the chilly Northeast to catch tonight’s performance of the Nicholas Payton Quartet tonight at The Side Door in Old Lyme, Connecticut. This sleek and compact jazz spot is located in The Old Lyme Inn at 85 Lyme Street, 06371.
Owner Ken Kitchings cut the ribbon and opened the doors with George Wein and his Newport Jazz All-Star Band continuing a legacy of offering a combination of big name acts, pre-show dinner and cocktails. And if you get too woozy after a good night of jazz, jazz can stay at the inn and drive home in the morning. Reservations: 860-434-2600 / Advance Tickets, No Standing Room.
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is in the air heading towards the Southwest to catch some local jazz and other distractions at Cezanne, 4100 Montrose Boulevard in Houston, Texas 77006 tomorrow night. Located upstairs from the Black Labrador Restaurant you can find out who is playing Thursday through Saturday at 713-522-9621. Cover is $-$$.
Hosting two performances on Friday and Saturday nights in an intimate space, so be advised seating is limited and early arrival is highly recommended.one may be surprised by touring talent that drops by as guest soloists. Saxophonist Woody Witt books the venue and performs regularly.
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