Early July, Headed down “Cubana Social”, a great Cuban bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Wanted to hear the wonderful Flutist Itai Kriss play with a Latin group. After enjoying a few happy hour cocktails with my buddy…..(the peppery beer tasting cocktail…
Early July, Went to have breakfast with a select group of Aussies at the famous diner Katz Delicatessen. Famous for the “Harry met Sally” Orgasm scene. Although the deli has been in operation since the 1800’s, it seems their ordering…
Headed down to Smalls jazz club in the ‘Village’. The club operates an afternoon and late night jam session everyday of the week!!! The legendary trumpet maestro Roy Hargrove sat in each night after his gig at the Village Vanguard….
Early July, Am Visiting New York City with my drummer buddy Mark Lockett. After seeing a local trio perform in Washington Square Park, Mark decided it was time to purchase a drum set that was portable, that could be wheeled…
Wednesday 11th July went uptown manhattan to ‘Smoke’ jazz club. I remember the venue from my last stay in NYC, it’s hard to forget a club that has a stage with a supporting pillar right in front of it! Anyway,…
Saturday 6th July…. Joined some fellow Aussies (Aaron Searle & Mark Lockett) and went to see the Seamus Blake Quartet. Last time I was in NYC 1996, I had ask Seamus for some lessons, but unfortunately he was sick that…
