Sojourner's Sojourns
Natural Beauty + Sojourns + Wellness
Central Park
Rockefeller Center
Bryant Park
Herald Square
This week my cousin Brielle, a postpartum doula, was in town from Seattle to help out with our new baby. It was her first time in New York, so I got to play tour guide. It was great to get back on my feet for a little bit while re-discovering the sights and sounds of Manhattan.
This weekend, my trombonist hubby had the honor of playing at the Blue Note with the fabulous jazz vocalist Nicole Henry, which means, I had the honor of attending.
Perhaps, one of the most iconic jazz clubs in the world, the Blue Note, located in the West Village of Manhattan has hosted one of the most elite who's who lists of musicians since its opening in 1981.
Inspired, by Blue Note Records (est. 1939), the record label that launched the careers of such greats as Miles Davis and John Coltrane, the Blue Note offers an intimate and cozy setting in which to relax, enjoy the dying art of live jazz music and enjoy a good meal and drink.
The house was packed the entire weekend.
It's nice to know that America's classical music has a home.
Perhaps nobody enjoyed Saturday night's sets more than Ohm, who surprised everyone by sitting silent and entranced through two sets while playing the air trombone. I prepared myself to have to run to the green room every few minutes, but my two and a half year old was one of the most well behaved patrons of the evening.
The highlight of the evening for me, was Nicole Henry's performance of Blues in the Night! It was a knockout!!!! I always forget how great this song is until I hear it performed live and I get chills.
Now, I love my husband. I've never truly been "burned" by love. I don't know what it is, but I just love this song!
For those of you not familiar with the piece, I've attached a clip of Nicole Henry singing Blues in the Night. This is not from the Blue Note as recordings are not permitted. You get the idea though.
Dim your lights, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy!
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqMm70ySKPg[/youtube]
131 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012
*Visit the site for a full schedule of performers and times. I can't wait to see Seu Jorge in November!
