Date:	21-Jun-1998 14:14:45
From:	Jan Klincewicz (phillyjazz@home.com)
	Here's the skinny on Philly clubs: If you're right downtown (in a hotel or something), Chris' Jazz Cafe on Sansom (by 15th) is your best bet for real groups like Jimmy Bruno or Larry McKenna. Be prepared to spend some bread, and get your clothes drycleaned the next day, 'cause it's cigar heaven. Also J.J.'s Grotto for mostly guitar jazz, and cheap, decent italian food, on 19th, just North of Chestnut. Also downtown, is Zanzibar blue (which I personally cannot stand.) Both times I've tried this place, I was asked if I wanted the "upstairs" jazz or "downstairs" jazz. They had no idea which artists were playing, and were visibly annoyed when I asked. Too bad, because they have some good talent playing there, and they're located at the Hyatt-Bellevue right on Broad (Avenue of the Arts). I'm sure the food is good too, but I just can't fathom the lack of respect for the musicians. To the far Southern reaches of downtown (South Street is the border) at 15th and South lies Bob and Barbara's Lounge. An anomoly, since it's a black bar owned by a white guy. It's the little out-of-the-way-hole-in-the-wall Hammond B3 club you've always wanted to find. Cheap liquor and no cover. The band plays what they call "liquor drinkin' music" on Fridays and Saturdays, and hosts a great jam on Mondays. Music has gone a little downhill since the art students "discovered" it, so be prepard for a lot of "Misty" and "Satin Doll". Well worth the trip though ...

 

Date:	21-Jun-1998 14:25:10
From:	Jan Klincewicz (phillyjazz@home.com)
	Outside Center City : Ortlieb's Jazz Haus is not right in town. It's in a little transitional neighborhood called Brewerytown, on 3rd street near Poplar. This is Bill Cosby's old 'hood. Hands down, the best Jazz Joint in Philly over all. You just wouldn't want to walk there. You'll see Bootsie Barnes, Mickey Roker, John Swanna etc. All the best cats in Philly, with decent food, no cover, and reasonable drinks. Justifiably crowded. Up on Stenton Avenue, you'll find Slim Cooper's Lounge. Philly is obviously no longer segregated, but you'll pretty much see "white clubs" and "black clubs" divided by the race of the owners, and the ethnic makeup of the neighborhoods in which they reside. Members of all races are pretty universally welcome in all of Philly's clubs (and this is a wonderful thing!) Slim Cooper's is a great example, and is a terrific Musician's hangout. Natalie's, which hosts jam sessions Saturday afternoons, on West Market is similar in character, but with limited hours. Deetricks's in Jenkintown on Old York Road is a very popular suburban Jazz club which hires the same "big-name" philly cats you'll find in the downtown clubs.

 

Date:	23-Jun-1998 11:59:11
From:	Sue Ford (fords@labs.wyeth.com)
	There are a lot of jazz spots in Philly is you are into "keeping jazz alive" and not worried about the ambiance. Seating at Zanzibar is at the bar (for conversationalists & drinkers) and at the tables (for the music). There is a cover charged & the cost is determined by the name of the act. It is pricey - but the only place you will see the well known acts. Ortliebs gets loud at times because the patrons sitting at the tables in the back only are there to eat & drink. Very seldom to partake of the great music that is occurring at the bandstand. Pete Souder, owner & musicians, does a fantastic job at bringing great music into the club and tries to accommodate the real jazz lovers by giving them the tables where they can hear and appreciate the music. This is not Bill Cosby's neighborhood. Ortliebs is located in Northern Liberties. Bill Cosby came from the Richard Allen Project area around 11th & Poplar. Way up the street! Slim Cooper's is located in northwest Philadelphia where many of the jazz mujsicians in Philadelphia live. There is a fantastic Friday night jam from 7-11pm and a Monday jam from 6-10 where many of the local musicians (internationally acclaimed musicians who live local) come to congregate and have a ball. Deetrick's, located in Jenkintown, does have great musicians but is an excellent restaurant. The emphasis is placed much more on the food than the music. Then there is Top Shelf at 56th & Market Street, owned by African Americans where there is always a great band on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-8pm. Vernon & Cookie, owner and manager always make you feel welcome. Casual dress - primarily AFrican American neighborhood =(at the el stop) you have Bootsie Barnes, Clyde Terrell, Jimmy Oliver, as regulars. "Just down the street from Natalie's> Natalie's at 40th & Market STreets is the oldest running Jam Session in Philadelphia - every Saturday afternoon from 3-7pm. Housed at 40th & Market Streets on the periphery of the University Of Penn & Drexel Campuses - its a fun (no frills) place. You never know who will show-up. One Saturday while in there - up shows Brad Lillith & Russell Malone from the Harry Connick Orchestra at that time. Great Jam! You have not lived until you have done a Sunday Morning Jazz Brunch at the Meiji-En with Trudy Pitts & Mister "C" plus Lee Smith on Bass. Trudy Pitts, world renowned jazz/classical/pianists entertains the AM guests with her wonderful music plus a special guest artist every Sunday. See Trudy and the trio at Meiji-En every Saturday night at 7:30-12:30pm. Jazz is very much alive in Philadelphia and where there are jazz lovers - you don't have to worry if it is a White Owned or Black Owned club - just hope that whoever it is - they are keeping the music alive in this City. Philadelphia is the citadel of jazz - let's keep it that way! I'm Susan Ford, from the Jazzy-Jazz who has been promoting music and keeping jazz alive around here for years.

 

Date:	23-Jun-1998 13:34:11
From:	Kim Tucker (ktucker@alstin.com)
	Jazz is not about color of the musicians or the cost of a ticket to get in. Most people in Philly only want to hear GOOD music. Sometimes you have to put up with people who are not there for the same reason you are, but a REAL jazz enthusiast will support the music no matter what. Zanzibar is for tourists and fans of great music. They do mind the prices for dinner but if the music is good, so what. Chris' Cafe does allow cigar smoking, but the food is not pricey and the music is worth it. Jimmy Bruno does a great job of bringing in guests artist to play with him and the crowd loves it. If you are not crazy about where you have to go to hear jazz, then be more selective. It's not about the neighborhood or the ambience, it's about supporting the jazz and those who share their gift with the rest of us who can't play an instrument or have the nerve to stand before a crowded room and play. Until recently I wrote and published a jazz newsletter "On That Note" (FREE for 4 years) for the sole purporse of letting others know the value of supporting JAZZ.

 

Date:	28-Jun-1998 18:25:06
From:	George Arnold (ga@frenchriviera.com)
	The previous comments by Jan, Susan and Kim all were indeed, welcome but I noticed that all found need to comment on racial relationship in jazz.. I would like to suggest that they (and I by virtue of this comment) found it necessary to address the issue of black and white in these jazz comments is a myth I will try to dispel. That all of us do, is symptomatic of the divide between all the races. Personally I am so tired by the need to alude to the matter that I promise to NEVER (to the exception of this comment) even mention the issue! The attraction and nurturing effect of music is so profound, such a necessary adjunct to human need, that it supercedes any social divide. After years of involvement and joy both playing an instrument and being privileged to see and listen to music called jazz, I am convinced that the simple reason that 'jazz' doesn't attract the majority of the public is rather simple (at least in my opinion). That to listen to jazz requires that one 'listen' to the music. It requires one's attention. It is complex yet simple, it is mathematical yet always unique and creative.. Jazz does not suit the 'background' listener. One needs to have a committed attention-span to 'hear' what's going on and in the last 25 years, technological advances (cable, Internet,) have all competed for the public's attention span. One theory I have is that guys like Parker and Dizzy and Coltrane were the root cause of jazz's decline in popularity. After all, 'jazz' as we knew it (pre-the above guys) was big-band stuff. Ellington, Kenton, Basie, Dorsey et al. When ever Duke played Stain Doll, it sounded the same.You could 'depend' on it. Then came Satchnmo who started the ruination. People only knew the danceable sounds, music to eat by, make love by and exercize by (jitterbugin') Here comes the 'golden horn' and changes everything. You had to 'listen' to Louis. So, soon after come the guys above. They change the stuff, make it complex, express themselves, change the mathematics and loses the public. Move over, here comes rock. Always sound the same. Ever time the Rolling Stones play 'Satisfaction' Then more rock then comes another guy that screws up jazz. Ray Charles brings country music with soul, easy listening. It always sounds the same. Every time Ray sings 'Georgia, Georgia,'It sounds the same. Jazz remains in the background. All this time, from the very late 60's to the late 80's there were no 'young turks.' Jazz was never written down. No sheet music, no academic venues where one could learn. How in the world could jazz (as it developed) progress? In fact, aside from devotees like Susan, Jan, Kim, Rhoda Blount (and to a small extent) myself, notwithstanding other supporters, it would have no support at all. At least (a bit late in the evolution of modern music I might add) we finally had the 'turks' and great ones at that! Jazz is an intellictual art form. It requires attention and an understanding of the comlexity of what is being created at the moment. People always have difficulty dealing with any form of artistic expression except the verbal skills. That they can more easily understand. People are comfortable with repitition. The same rock song, played over and over and over,,, always the same,, no surpises.ith Rap. It's a 'black' Bob Dylan. Expressions of a dissatisfied counter-culture. Even 'Good Night Irene' or 'Mule Train' repeated over and over becomes comfortable. Jazz never becomes familar for it is always different. People love conformity, familiarity, not creativity, that's an intrusion on their comfort level. As I reflect on the bad economic decision I made in producing to jazz CDs, I realized that not possessing the required talants of a jazz musician, it was my way of 'leaving' somethig behind for those, who some day, will revere the contributon jazz has made to our society, Back once more to the boring issue of racisim, jazz has done more to overcome social and racial barriers than any thing I know. My thanks to Ella, Sarah, Louis, Duke, Kenton, Sinatra, Basie, Lunceford, King Oliver, Don Byas, Flip Phillips, Slam Stewart, and hundreds of other wonderful, talented human beings who so enhanced my life. I can't imagine life without them and close by thanking Diz for spending 30 minutes alone with me. love to all, George

 

Date:	01-Jul-1998 08:06:25
From:	Jan Klincewicz (phillyjazz@home.com)
	Actually, I agree entirely with George Arnold on the topic of Jazz breaking down racial barriers. I did not intend to begin a controversy on Jazz/race, but merely pointed out a fact about Philly's Jazz club scene for out-of-town readers who are unfamiliar with Philadelphia. It was just an observation, not a judgement. I thought that I got across the fact the our Jazz clubs are, in fact, pretty well-attended by members of all races, and are, in general, a model of harmony. As far as the boundaries of Bill Cosby's neighborhood, it was Bootsie Barnes (who also grew up in the Allen Homes)who releated to me how he, his brother, and Bill would play around the trestles near Orlieb's as children.) I rely on his historical accurateness for what constituted their "neighborhood". I don't proport to be Philadelphia's greatest expert on the Jazz scene. However, readers are invited to check out my website, Philly Jazz at: http://www.astecsoft.com/phillyjazz All opinions expressed are mine alone, and are OPINIONS

 

Date:	22-Jul-1998 10:31:14
From:	David Whiteis (whiteis@ipfw.edu)
	The Velvet Lounge, on the 2100 block of South Indiana Avenue, in Chicago -- owned by Fred Anderson, who was one of the founding fathers of the AACM. For a more genteel (but no less hip) experience, there's always Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase, downtown. The HotHouse, which used to be located on Milwaukee Avenue, has recently re-opened in the south Loop -- they feature a lot of Afro-Cuban music, AACM-style progressive improvization (hmmmm -- after all these years, I don't think we've settled on a P.C. term for this, have we?!?) -- along w/ poetry readings, occasional blues & boogie, & other important cultural & political events. It's been a few years since I've been fortunate enough to live in Chicago, & I know there have been a few changes on the south side club scene, but I'm reasonably sure that there are still some good sessions on 75th Street -- places that were jumping when I was in town included the El Matador, the Enterprise Lounge, & The Other Place. There are also some very good newere places on the north side -- the music is almost universally top-notch (everything from tradition to the most free-form & futuristic, a la Ken Vander Mark et al.) -- unfortunately, the crowds up there tend to be pretty Yupped-up & obnoxious -- a lot of talky-touristy ignorance.

 

Date:	22-Jul-1998 11:50:06
From:	David Whiteis (whiteis@ipfw.edu)
	Ah -- one more thing: as far as the "ethnicity" of neighborhoods/clubs is concerned -- this is one middle-class white boy whose eyes, ears, & soul were opened & enriched forever by the blessed opportunity to experience, learn from, & sit humbly as an honored guest in a cultural millieau (sp?) that would have otherwise been closed off to me, had it not been for both jazz & blues, in the still-segregated & still-provincial U.S. of A. Music is one of those vital & precious avenues of travel & exploration that allow us to move, more or less freely, between & among worlds & cultures that the closed-minded ignorance of "mainstream" society would prefer to leave irrevocably separate. Methinks that Eshu-Eleggbara, the Yoruba trickster diety who is Guardian of the Crossroads & who holds the key that unlocks the portals between this world & the spirit world, lives & wreaks his merry havoc wherever jazz is played -- the music invokes him & out he comes to open up new space for us, to let us pass over & be welcomed into new & enlightening worlds...

 

Date:	24-Jul-1998 06:59:37
From:	Peter
	Gee, you guys seem to have to be experts at sociology before you can go to a club! The best club I have been to in my part of the world is Bennett's Lane in Melbourne (well actually it is 2000kms away). But you just pay your $8 or so, buy a drink and listen. Simple! And the jazz is great - this is a dedicated jazz club that features the best in jazz in Australia.

 

Date:	25-Jul-1998 18:25:54
From:	Gary Lyon (galyon@csi.com)
	So if your in the Reno area, check out the Blue Lamp or the Continential Lounge. In Minden (South by about 40 miles) check out Nelson's Jazz and Liquor on Saturday nights. Pool old Carson City rarely has much but the Brewery Arts Center does a good turn each summer with a good jazz concert by locals and some well-knowns from the Bay area. The Ormsby House in Carson City has just started a Summer Fest which includes good local jazz talent from the Reno-Tahoe-Carson area. Hang in there Nevadans....things are a gettin' better. Hey, and if your in the area and need a place to gig, drop me a note.

 

Date:	27-Jul-1998 21:46:27
From:	Paul Abella (Pabella3@aol.com)
	I was shocked that there was a thread I didn't get to yet, so I have to add my two cents to this one. In Chicago there are two incredible places to catch live jazz: The New Apt. Lounge on the south side and Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in the River North area. The New Apt. is your classic seedy jazz club where the best of the best come to hack it out all night during the jam sessions. The Jazz Showcase is the place in Chicago where the national guys come and play for richy rich types who want to go to a jazz club but wouldn't be caught dead in one of "those" neighborhoods. Luckily the music makes up for the crowd. Betwen these two places, you can generally catch some great jazz close to all the time. So if your in Chicago, check em out. Keep Your Ears Open, Paul

 

Date:	30-Jul-1998 09:05:18
From:	David Whiteis (whiteis@ipfw.edu)
	Ah,yes -- the New Apartment Lounge! I knew I'd forgotten something... one of my most cherished memories is seeing the late Sonny Stitt there, just a few weeks before his untimely demise. I remember he cracked a reed in the middle of a solo (& at this point I can't even remember what song it was!!!) -- he simply switched from tenor to alto & kept on blowing, although Lord knows what bizarre & impossible key he must have been in... but what a treat, to see a magnificent master of his caliber in such an intimate setting.

 

Date:	13-Aug-1998 15:20:05
From:	Charles F. Price (w5mpd@aol.com)
	Little Rock, AR -----a crazy town with some nice surprises when it comes to jazz. When in town on Monday nights drop by the Afterthought on Kavanaugh Blvd. Always a good class act, and the last Monday of the month a session that sometimes proves very interesting. On Tuesday nights, if you like good Delta blues try Juanita's on South Main. Turns into a session about eleven. Be prepared to hear some good Southern blues. The topper is every afternoon from 5 to 7 in the Atrium Lounge at the Holiday Inn West. One of Memphis great pianist Charles Thomas plays. It doesn 't get much better. Not a lot, but choice.

 

Date:	17-Aug-1998 00:46:48
From:	Gideon Belete (gbelete@aol.com)
	When in Washington DC...check out Cafe Loutrec on sunday nights. Ms. Connie Simmons..83yrs old Sang with the great Art Tatum. She sits in with a group that plays alot of classics. Blues Alley - our serious venue brings in the big names..but plan on spending $35 per person. Basin Street., Market street Grill...Lawston Harris trio; Reston's claim to fame. But don't come for Jazz here as your only goal you will be dissapointed. Very few venues suitable to Jazz except blues alley..yea I know of Twins, One Step Down, Takoma Station.none of them are really serious!

 

Date:	14-Sep-1998 12:21:45
From:	David G. Whiteis (whiteis@ipfw.edu)
	Chicago update -- There's a new club in the (obscenely yupp-trendy) Printer's Row "neighborhood" that, despite the glitzy vulgarity surrounding it, exudes class, elegance, & good music. It's called Rituals; Kahlil El'Zabbar (of the AACM) is either part owner or, at the very least, does the bookings there. I made it there during the Chicago Jazz Fest & had a perfectly delightful time.

 

Date:	26-Oct-1998 17:15:14
From:	Roger Crane (roger.crane@losangeles.af.mil)
	Jazz in Los Angeles is not what it was in the heyday of the San Fernando clubs, Donte's or Carmelo's or the Beach clubs, such as The Lighthouse or Concerts-by-the-Sea. But, given that jazz has been and remains a minority art, things are not too bad. The best "hang" club is Chadneys, across from the NBC studios in Burbank. Now that smoking is not permitted and the infamous piano has been replaced, it is an especially decent place to hang. No cover, no minimum and the music is good. East in the Orange county city of Fullerton there is a wonderful place called Steamers, run by a most likable gent named Terence Love. I can't get my favorite scotch (it's beer and wine only) but the sound system is top notch and Terence features the very best jazz. Monteleone's in the Tarzana portion of the Valley often features duos, trios and the better singers. Good sound and it has a New York City ambiance. Tom Monteleone has institued a minimum on the weekends but, last time I checked, it was reasonable considering the high quality of the music that he presents. There are a few for you to consider. But most importantly, exercise the "Off" button on your VCR, your TV, your "Net" and get out and support LIVE JAZZ whatever city you live in. Roger Crane

 

Date:	29-Oct-1998 00:36:23
From:	Joe (jerjazmus@aol.com)
	Hmm...just had a few moments to read about the jazz venues...i live in portland, oregon, not exactly a hot spot when it comes to live performance, thus, i tend to live in the past a lot, and go back to the days i lived in the SF bay area..mid 1970's which alternately feels like only a week or so ago and as distant as the pleistocene age.... i recall seeing dexter gordon, woody shaw, larry carlton (in what turned out to be a rather bizarre performance....white man in a whiter than white cotton sweater and pressed pants plucking his guitar and singing about the "ghetto")...i saw these performances at a club called the keystone korner in north beach....also saw fatha hines at Big Al's, about a nine iron down the street from where carol doda exposed her breasts and across the street from a place called the "garden of eden" which advertised itself as a place you could go witness "a man and a woman, nude, on stage"... the coolest place in the east bay at the time was a place called the Mapenzi..if anyone..ANYONE remembers this place, not only would i insist on receiving e mail from you, but i think we may have been the only two patrons of the club....i once had a strange notion to go to the Mapenzi to see Anthony Braxton...must have been, 1977 or so.....the room was extremely narrow with the stage at the entrance of the room,and i had the bad fortune of being in the very back...if i wanted to leave (which i absolutely did) i would have had to disturb braxton in the midst of one of his soul searching 6 day solos involving three saxophones and a passing Buick....so, being the good boy that i was at the time, i sat quietly with a room full of people who all appeared to be in similar pain and who are all now probably working at Microsoft or Lockheed or someplace that has lots and lots of computers other than the post office. sorry to ramble on..... joe

 

Date:	29-Oct-1998 14:57:51
From:	Michael
	Best places for Jazz in my area ... Burlington, Vermont THEATER VENUE (The Flynn) More expensive, Fewer performance dates, Fewer but nice jazz bands. NIGHT CLUBS ! THIS IS IT. Cheap$, Many performances, Many bands. The bar scene in my area has evolved with a spectrum of connections from Grass Roots/Independent to the nationally recognized Jazz bands. There's now 5 'top shelf' clubs, and many more other nice clubs here. (Higher Ground, Club Toast, Club Metronome, Red Square, Halvorsons...) Colleges in the area also help support attendance and finance. PROS: Re-entry freedom, Close-to-the-band proximity, Dancin' CONS: 1. Damn cigarette smoke 2. Pre-investigation of band music. 1. SCUBA TANKS just haven't evolved to the point of being light, club-portable and fashionable, except on Halloween! 2. This isn't so bad, details of any unknown bands musical offerings are on the Web. I may not have a sound-card, but there's lots of reviews and info. Unknowns provide cost-effective new jazz sounds with less crowded conditions. (lots of spicy jazz is offered, not much pure jazz)

 

Date:	30-Nov-1998 18:56:06
From:	Robb Hudspeth (robb-cheree@airmail.net)
	While Dalls, Texas may not be a Jazz stronghold, you'd be surprised at the number of musical options available. We have only two or three Honky Tonks, go to Ft. Worth if you want Country music. When in Big D, I suggest you try the Brick Room on Skillman Ave, or the Balcony Club in Lakewood. I like these venues because they're close to home. We also have Strictly Taboo in the Oaklawn area and Sambuca in Deep Ellum and Addison. If you're ever in Dallas, pick up the Dallas Observer, The Met, Or the Dallas Morning News Guide from your hotel or wherever and check these places out. You won't be dissapointed. (And all have excellent food. Dallas has more restaraunts per capita then New York, so the dining competition is fierce).

 

Date:	08-Feb-1999 17:34:17
From:	Francis Harding (frannyhnola@webtv.net)
	Jazz venues - New Orleans. Contrary to what some people may believe, there is a shortage of old style jazz in "the birthplace of jazz" as the city proclaims itself. Having said that check these venues out if you're visiing the "Crescent City" > > > Fritzel's Jazz Pub - 733 Bourbon Street - Dixieland Jazz every weekend Fri. - Sun. 9.30 PM - Jack Maheu & Friends (Fri./Sat.) Jamie Wight & his Fritzel's Jazz Band (Sun.) April - May - Jazz Reunion Fest - International & local guest bands & musicians perform daily. A great time for jamming. Can Can Club - Royal Sonesta Hotel - 300 Bourbon Street Chris Tyle's Silver Leaf Jazz Band - Tue. - Sun. 8 PM Steamboat Natchez - Docks behind Jax Brewery (Decatur Street) Daytime cruises - The Steamboat Stompers - Nightime Dinner cruises - The Dukes of Dixieland (dinner optional) Palm Court Jazz Cafe - 1206 Decatur Street Nightly performances by many different bands. Home of George Buck's Jazzology & GHB recording emporium Donna's Bar & Grill - St Ann & Rampart For the brass band fans - Various bands perform nightly

 

Date:	13-Mar-1999 22:42:56
From:	xaipe (xxaipe@aol.com)
	Come on all of you listen up Nyc is the place to be to hear Jazz. Oh by the by-----------89.9 FM = WKCR The only station in the world to have an hour show every weekday morning on Charlie Parker called Bird Flight.

 

Date:	01-Apr-1999 09:43:23
From:	d werner (dwerner_1998@yahoo.com)
	If you ever have the chance to visit Belgium, you must visit the Kaaiman club in Antwerp, or Les Travers in Brussels. These are the places to be if you like jazz. About the racial question. I personally think that there is quit a lot of racism in jazz. There are far to many groups with only black or white musicians. A different style or aproach in music is not enough to give a full explanation for that fact.

 

Date:	01-Apr-1999 09:46:17
From:	d werner (dwerner_1998@yahoo.com)
	If you ever have the chance to visit Belgium, you must visit the Kaaiman club in Antwerp, or Les Travers in Brussels. These are the places to be if you like jazz. About the racial question. I personally think that there is quit a lot of racism in jazz. There are far to many groups with only black or white musicians. A different style or aproach in music is not enough to give a full explanation for that fact.

 

Date:	18-May-1999 08:31:03
From:	Evan Bennett (evanbennett@home.com)
	Someone, help me please. There was a famous jazz club in San Francisco, I 'm pretty certain it was an after-hours or late hours club that is now defunct. Can someone please tell me it's name? Thanks in advance!

 

Date:	30-Jun-1999 15:34:00
From:	Melissa (klakk@compuserve.com)
	Does anyone know if there is a jazz scene in Nashville? And if so, what does it look like? Thanks in advance! Melissa

 

Date:	06-Aug-1999 16:25:51
From:	Carolyn (cmjazz@aol.com)
	Jazz was at its best in the 60's at a little club in San Francisco called The Jazz Workshop! Nothing could be finer than Sunday afternoon or any other day of the week at the Jazz Workshop! Les McCann, Leroy Vinnegar on base....Really brings back the memories. The Matador on the corner had greats such as Miles Davis and every night was a new and glorious experience. At that time there was a place in the Filmore District called Bothands? (Help me out if anyone remembers)...Horace Silvers and other greats could be found there on any given weekend. For a young girl, in love with the City and more in love with Jazz...It was Heaven! Across the bridge at the Trident in Sausilito many hours could be spent enjoying the tunes and gazing at the San Francisco Bay! (Cal Tjader..any one remember?) Hate to live in the past, but jazz has never really been the same since! In my travels I have been to many clubs in the United States and Europe, but San Francisco in the 60's will always be the ultimate as far as I am concerned. Would welcome your comments! Carolyn

 

Date:	15-Aug-1999 17:02:18
From:	onedabread
	J.Macs jazz club on St.Simons Island

 

Date:	23-Aug-1999 17:30:32
From:	Leon Stewart (leart3@yahoo.com)
	Carolyn, I spent some time in San Francisco in the 50's and 60's. There was another hot spot that closed in the mid to late 50's it was called "The Black Hawk", located on the Corner of Turk and Hyde, off Market Street. I think Dave Bruebeck was the last act to play there. I was at the "Workshop" in the 50's and 60's. The last act I caught there was Jerry Mulligan' quartet with Brookmirer(sp), Dave Baily and someone else on base. Usually after everything broke up around town everybody went over to "Bop city" where was a free jam session with all the musicians from around town. Frisco use to be an exciting town, but I don't think it was ever equal to the "Village" in New York, which has always been the "Hub". that's where everything happens. Some of the places have closed down (Village Gate), but there is still some activity you can get into.

 

Date:	21-Sep-1999 09:29:55
From:	Jeff Shriner (jeffshriner@excite.com)
	Where are all the jazz clubs for the state of Michigan? I live in a small community called Ottawa Lake Mi (just north of Toledo and south of Detroit.) I see we have Murphy's and Rusty's listed for Toledo. I have been to THe Bird of Paradise in Downtown Ann Arbor. Nice club with outstanding talent from this area. Best regards, Jeff

 

Date:	30-Sep-1999 00:52:23
From:	Aaron Weiman (aweiman@erols.com)
	The Washington D.C. There are three full-time jazz clubs in Washington D.C.(and surronding area) Blues Alley -- off Wisconsin ave in Georgetown Twins Lounge-- 13th and Colorado--Way up in NW One Step Down - 25th and Penn East of Georgetown Blues Alley is real pricey, but they get the biggest names in. One Step Down brings the likes of Ray Brown's Trio, Dave "Fathead" Newman, and Curtis Lundy in. Twins Lounge is my favorite and they bring in Mulgrew Miller, Barry Harris, John Hicks, James Williams, Harold Mabern, Antonio Hart, Joanne Brackeen and Tim Warfield. These are the recent acts there. Aaron

 

Date:	08-Oct-1999 14:19:39
From:	Jai
	Where are the best places to hear live jazz bands in DC where the clientele is single?

 

Date:	18-Oct-1999 16:26:08
From:	DC jazz fan
	Besides the 3 DC clubs Aaron lists, there's also Mr. Henry's over on Capitol Hill. But Twins is my favorite too, especially the Sunday night no-cover jam sessions. Is most of the clientele single, asks Jai? Perhaps, but it's hard to tell through all that smoke! I'm still trying to figure out why DC doesn't have more of a local jazz scene, and why we support jazz so little here. We lost our only 24 hr. jazz station--WDCU--to CPSAN 2 years ago, and WPFW, which plays morning, evening and Sunday jazz (bless them!), is always struggling to stay afloat. So where are all the DC jazz fans? In Boston, I'd recommend Wally's in the South end, for its jam sessions. The Regatta Bar and Scullers are pricier and swankier, and get the big name acts. RB is the better of the 2 venues, by far.

 

Date:	11-Nov-1999 16:08:29
From:	Bob Alberti
	"The Jazz Corner," a small, intimate club located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is a haven for mainstream jazz. They feature performers such as Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Warren Vache, Dave McKenna, Randy Johnston, and fine local talent as well. The chef is top-notch and the atmosphere is more "1950's New York" than one might expect.I've had the pleasure of backing a number of these fine players, and must say the 7 foot Baldwin grand is a delight!

 

Date:	17-Jan-2000 17:05:16
From:	Lisa
	I just moved to Boston. Anyone have a prefernce for Regattabar vs. Scullers? I've heard both a great. What's the difference between them? Who goes to which place? Regatta seems to have a lot of "old" jazz people.

 

Date:	21-Apr-2000 08:00:14
From:	brian harvey (brharvey@waitrose.com)
	One of the finest places to hear a wide variety of traditional jazz in England is the Pump House Jazz Club in Watford which is just North of London. I have no connection with the club but would like to see it attract better audiences because the music is good, hot and exciting and deserves support. If you are in the area look the club up - we meet every Thursday night - admission is cheap at £4.50 and the beer is fine. There's a map of how to find it at http://user.tninet.se/~gbu790u/index.htm I look forward to meeting like minded enthusiasts there- Brian Harvey

 

Date:	21-Apr-2000 22:04:41
From:	diane wanek (zigzag8@bellsouth.net)
	Frances is dead wrong about New Orleans. Where does she think guys like Nicholas Payton, Donald Harrison, Terance Blanchard, Brian Blade, the Marsalises, and so many others play? The reason I live in New Orleans is the music. It's as alive here as it ever was. Frances seems only to care about traditional jazz, and, fortunately, we still have quite a few venues for that, along with the ones she mentioned. For contemporary jazz, Snug Harbor on Frenchmen Street, Funky Butt on Rampart Street, and Sweet Lorraine's on St. Claude come to mind. These are great clubs where you'll regularly see the above-mentioned musicians, as well as lesser-known but great local musicians (as well as non-local musicians), such as Victor Goines, Mose Allison, Charles McPherson, Frank Morgan, Jesse Davis, Joanne Brackeen, and many, many more. Storyville District regularly has jazz--both contemporary and traditional, as well as r&b and blues. Great clarinetist Jack Maheu is opening another club on Frenchmen. In addition, there are wonderful neighborhood clubs throughout the city--places like the E & J Paradise Lounge, Joe's Cozy Corner, the Little People's Club, the Fourth Edition, among many more, where you can hear neighborhood favorites. Donna's, the Maple Leaf, Kemp's, and Le Bon Temps Roule feature brass jazz band music every week, and terrific jazz jams take place weekly at the Old Point Bar in Algiers, as well as at El Matador. Other venues that feature jazz occasionally include the House of Blues (Sonny Rollins, Cubanismo, McCoy Tyner, Dianne Reeves, etc.), the Howlin' Wolf (Joe Sample, Astral Project, etc.), the Red Room, and Le Chat Noir (Stanley Turrentine, Terence Blanchard, etc.). There's more music in this town than one can possibly take in on almost any given night, and I, for one, am most grateful for that.

 

Date:	21-Apr-2000 22:11:15
From:	diane wanek (zigzag8@bellsouth.net)
	Oh, and also in New Orleans--one of the greatest radio stations in the world--WWOZ. You can listen to it on the internet: www.wwoz.org if you have a computer. They have some of the best jazz programming around from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. (central time) every morning, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every weekday, and many nights of the week from midnight to 5 a.m., as well as traditional jazz every weekday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and a swing band program on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It's a great station! One other thing: everywhere you go in New Orleans, there is music. You hear it in the streets, you hear it coming from people's houses, you hear it coming from their car radios. It is the heart of this city. Jazz was born here, and it thrives here even today.

 

Date:	26-May-2000 17:13:38
From:	James (anamanaci@aol.com)
	Can anyone tell me where great swing/jazz musicians hang out in Los Angeles? I'm dying out here. I'm talking about people who dig Vic Dickenson more than Watrous; Prez and Hawk more than Brecker and Trane (no offence intended to those styles). Thank you.

 

Date:	13-Jun-2000 23:04:27
From:	george ewart (redding, ca)
	Heading north or south on I-5 on the west coast? in redding california, the best jazz is heard from 8-11pm on fridays at serendipity II coffee house on 167 lake blvd. Local musicians are featured as well as touring west coasters from l.a., the bay area and sacramento as well as portland seattle and ketchikan alaska. the holiday inn and pio loco restraunts also also offer local talent playing subdued 'dinnerjazz'.

 

Date:	11-Sep-2000 21:21:38
From:	Robert Jameson
	You have check out the action at JAZZMASTERS when traveling in Southern New England. Jazzmasters is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and is the area's best Live music venue (jazz, latin/afro, blues... Their web site is www.jazzmasters.net

 

Date:	25-Sep-2000 12:55:57
From:	A-Zhi (zkind@yahoo.com)
	Hi: how are you everyone!!! is there in hong kong has any good jazz musicians? please tet me know,, i don't know this place that much!

 

Date:	06-Oct-2000 23:24:31
From:	jb
	Baltimore, MD. - The Red Room [www.redroom.org], at Normal's Books and Records, E. 31st St in Waverly. A co-op owned store/performance space, host of the High Zero Festival [www.highzero.org - two years running]. Avant garde, modern, experimental, noise, film. Joe McPhee, F Vattel Cherry, Jack Wright, Krill, Peter Kowald, Evan Parker, Companion Trio, Ned Rothenberg - the list is extensive. Shows are 5 to 8 dollars, and all money goes to the performers. There is no more intimate, exciting place in Baltimore for music than the Red Room!

 

Date:	07-Nov-2000 06:06:10
From:	Olle
	i think jazz is in arjeplog instead of america, you smoke to much cigarettes in america in jazz clubs.

 

Date:	11-Nov-2000 09:36:50
From:	lori
	look can't get into ny all the time,so im close to new haven ct. there has to be a few jazz clubs around. it's a college town. and i'm from bpt, ct.does any one feel the need to let me know thanks.

 

Date:	03-Dec-2000 10:49:35
From:	Axel Melhardt (axel.melhardt@chello.at)
	Wheneyer you visit Vienna in Austria try out the JAZZLAND in the center of this old city. You can hear Blues, classic Jazz, Swing, Be- & Hard Bop six days a week (sundays closed)in a cozy cellar - about 500 years old. Since 1972 more than 350 US-american musicians (Albert Nicholas, Ben Webster, Ray Brown, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Bud Freeman, Dave Liebman, Warren Vaché, Sweets Edison, Barney Kessel, Lee Konitz, Gene Harris and many more) have appeared with the best Austrian Jazz-musicians. Visit the homepage www.jazzland.at

 

Date:	07-Jan-2001 10:14:32
From:	Emma
	Where can I hear live jazz in the Lansing/East Lansing,MI area? There seems to be no community paper that lists clubs and music and I'm new to the area. I'm going crazy! Can somebody provide some hope for me in this seemingly dull town? Thanks so much.

 

Date:	15-Jan-2001 11:25:18
From:	JAZZFAN
	In Philadelphia the Jazz scene is vibrant and much less expensive to enjoy than it is in New York. At Chris' Jazz Cafe one can enjoy the likes of Chris Potter, George Coleman, Eric Alexander,Pat Martino,Joey DeFrancesco,Charles Fambrough or John Swana at a reasonable cover and with plenty of room and excellent food. Zanzibar is also a great alternative and for a more gritty club try Ortliebs.There are several other venues but these are the leaders . Check out the fine website www.phillyjazz.org for schedules and info/links to these clubs.Philly has a great Jazz tradition and very knowledgable/attentive fans

 

Date:	13-Feb-2001 15:04:41
From:	erik cameron
	the obvious chicago location still hasn't been mentioned-- say what you want about yuppies, the green mill is still a great club. they're open late as hell, they have a couple decent beers on tap and you can catch kurt elling for five bucks every wednesday night. anyway, if you're in chicago, you should check out the mill. it's at lawrence and broadway in uptown-- i'm sure you can find it.

 

Date:	28-Feb-2001 11:56:41
From:	Andreas
	If you travel a lot, as I do, this web site might interest you. It lists clubs in many cities and foreign countries, including a lot of links to their we pages. It might come in handy if you are looking for a jazz club in, let's say, Azerbaijan: http://www.jazz-clubs-worldwide.com/index.htm

 

Date:	02-Mar-2001 16:43:35
From:	grim_reaper91
	yo, anybody knows a jazz/blues club in Brooklyn NY, e-mail me at grim_reaper91@yahoo.com . i'm desperate for some live jazz and blues. thankz

 

Date:	06-May-2001 15:32:23
From:	Dennis Mellen (DMELJAZ@aol.com)
	I may sound like I'm tooting my own horn (or atually piano), but the best place for jazz in Las Vegas, particularly for players, is the Kitchen Cafe, Monday through Thursday Nights. I host the sessions there nightly. Some of the city's finest musicians and singers drop in, to enjoy there craft in a venue codusive for opening up and blowing. I've been there for two years, and watched it grow. We've had performers such as Buddy Greco, Steve Rossi, Jennifer Flowers, etc, sit in;as well as many of the great local headliners, and been featured on BBC-Grenada.Wednesday nights are our big jam, but any night is open. Thursday we feature a mini-big band.If you're in the area, we are located at; Kitchen Cafe, 4850 W. Flamingo #31, Las Vegas, Nevada,89103; Phone: 222-0880/Lounge; 222-0955

 

Date:	07-May-2001 14:41:45
From:	Buddy
	DC continues to be a mecca for good live jazz. The Bohemian Caverns reopend on the U street corridor. That place jammed back when my parents were hanging out! Most clubs are inexpensive compared to larger cities. Keep us in mind if you're doing the 95 North/South thang.

 

Date:	13-May-2001 07:07:47
From:	pim ziegelaar (lariekoek2@planet.nl)
	Please add our website for the best jazzclub in The Hague, Netherlands: www. regentenkamer.nl

 

Date:	21-Jun-2001 19:06:27
From:	Hector Monroy (hectormonrock@yahoo.com.mx)
	Hello Friends, My name is Hector Monroy from Mexico City. I´m a plastic artist and my focus is on painting Beatles and other classic rock stars. I want to invite you to visit my website and look my work. http://www.rockartepop.com I hope you can find some interest on my oil paints and another techniques (airbrush, acrylic, pencil, aquarela, etc.). All the paints on the website are on sale and could be made in any size, technique and surface. Sincerely Hector Monroy

 

Date:	30-Jul-2001 16:44:57
From:	p
	well its slim pickins these days but in detroit there is Burts marketplace in eastern market Russell and Gratiot, a small joint with a nice quartet and lots of special sit ins on friday and saturday(especially famous former detroit musicians.) And then there is Bakers Keyboard Lounge....Livernois and 8 mile. Wednesday hosts the Teddy Harris quartet and is a great jam set. On the weekends they do the cream of detroit jazz talent

 

Date:	21-Aug-2001 01:44:50
From:	Stillwater Jack (jack@stillmountainlake.com)
	In Gardnerville Nevada, just outside of Lake Tahoe, there's a little club called Nelson's Java, Spirits and Jazz, in the old Adevan Hotel. Very nice little place - about 15 tables, beer and wine, and great music - such as me next on October 20th '01, and local guys like guitarist George Hannipen. yours - jack (http://www.stillmountainlake.com/jack)

 

Date:	28-Aug-2001 01:04:15
From:	Greg Militello (grmilo@ix.netcom.com)
	Look folks, be serious. The places to hear jazz music are in chicago and they are: -Empty Bottle :(Division & Western)Catch Ken Vandermark's KMV Trio or Orchestra, The Chicago Underground Duo, Trio, Quartet or Orchestra, Isotope 217, Dave Pakovic's groups. HotHouse :(Balbo & State)The AACM groups and collaborations play there. It's nothing at all to see legends like Malachi Favors and Roscoe Mitchell playing along side David Boykin and Nicole Mitchell. Eight Bold Souls and Kahil El'Zabar play there often as well. Green Mill :(Broadway & Lawrence)Kurt Elling and Patricia Barber have long-standing weekly gigs. Not to mention Von Freeman and others. Velvet Lounge :(Indiana Street & Cermak) Fred Anderson's legendary club. The most progressive jazz music out there whether it's Fred playing with Tatsu Aoki and Hamid Drake or Earnest Dawkins, Ari Brown, or kahil El 'Zabars various groupings. Their Sunday night jam session band's incredibly good for being so young. Okay Jazz can be heard nightly at places like Andy's (on Hubbard), The Backroom (on Rush), Green Dolphin Street (on Webster), Jazz Showcase (on Grand). The Jazz Showcase has world class acts but is expensive and has a drink minimum. Nevertheless, it's quite a legendary club, though not at its current location. If you really want a clue go to: http//www.chicagoreader.com/listings/static/jazz.html or Northwestern University's jazz radio web site: http://www.wnur.org/jazz/ You will be very happy you did.

 

Date:	04-Sep-2001 01:14:13
From:	Adam (graag1@hotmail.com)
	Any suggestions on where a newbie should go for some interesting jazz in Sydney, Australia?