“From the 1920s to the 1970s, artists such as Dizzie Gillespie, Gene Ammons, Donnie Hathaway, Eddie Harris and others traveled the New Orleans/Chicago route as they left their imprints on this unique style of music," said Kahil El'Zabar. “They 'paid their dues' and perfected their craft while performing at jazz clubs and other venues along the way. Motel 6 is doing a great thing by focusing attention on this uniquely American form of music. It is part of who we are."
The route, which forms a rough loop between New Orleans and Chicago, is one of the most historically vibrant threads of American music history. This road trip is a great way for jazz fans to get an in-depth look at where this music began, and hear jazz in historic venues they may have only read about.
The Goin6.com site also features video and audio clips from Kahil El'Zabar about each interesting stop with lists of jazz venues for each city on the “Circuit." The journey includes highlights such as: Memphis's famous Beale Street, the “melting pot" of delta blues, jazz, rock-n-roll, R&B and Gospel; Preservation Hall in New Orleans and French Quarter locations noted for jazz performances; and Clarksdale, Mississippi, an historically significant site where Robert Johnson “sold his soul to the devil." Often called “Ground Zero," this city is haloed ground for blues aficionados from around the globe.
The Goin6.com Web site also helps any jazz aficionado plan a great trip by utilizing the Eat, Sleep, and Do feature tabs, including Motel 6 locations along the way that provide comfortable and affordable accommodations.
“Since Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain, you'll be able to spend less money on your room and more on all the jazz clubs and restaurants along the way," said Jeff Palmer, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Motel 6.
In May 2008, road trippers, musicians, students, educators and other travelers can begin participating in the Goin'6 community by posting messages and videos of their experiences. In the future, the Goin6.com site will feature new and exciting Motel 6 journeys with opportunities for travelers to explore and share their experiences of America.
Motel 6 offers a low price and great value without sacrificing comfort at more than 900 locations in the United States and Canada. Standard amenities include free local phone calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee, data ports, Wi-Fi Internet access and a channel line-up including HBO, ESPN/ESPN2, and CNN. All Motel 6 properties welcome pets, and most locations offer swimming pools and guest laundry facilities. Guests can save even more with Click 6 Internet bargains, available only at motel6.com. For reservations or information, visit www.motel6.com or call 800-4-MOTEL6.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
