Tag Archives: jazz

2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Classical & Jazz

Posted on 2020-01-09 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut checks out what’s on tap this year for London’s jazz and classical music fans. It’s not every day you reach the grand old age of 250 and it’s not everyone who’s Sestercentennial birthday is marked with glorious musical … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 Vision | Tagged barbican centre, Beethoven, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, classical music, jazz, Judith Schrut, kings place, London, music, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, southbank centre, symphony | Leave a comment

EFG London Jazz Festival

Posted on 2019-11-25 by Judith Schrut

Every year at this time, jazz of every imaginable kind takes over London’s music hubs, clubs, pubs and air waves for the two weeks of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Judith Schrut looks back at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Live Performance, London, Music | Tagged BBC, Chrissie Hynde, EFG London Jazz Festival, jazz, Judith Schrut, London, performance, performing arts festival, soul music, southbank | Leave a comment

Rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain

Posted on 2018-01-29 by Judith Schrut

Have an hour or so to spare and an interest in jazz, or just want to expand your London cultural horizons? If so, you’re sure to enjoy this bitesize exhibition and season of events, Rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Design, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Museums, Music | Tagged 2 Temple Place, Art, art deco, cocktails, design, Entertainment, exhibition, Family, free, jazz, Judith Schrut, kids, live performance, London, music, Temple Place, The Age of Jazz, Two Temple Place, Twotempleplace, WC2, WC2R 3BD | Leave a comment

Preview: Thank Ya Papa NOLA Style Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on 2015-11-13 by tikichris

Guests to the Thank Ya Papa celebrations can expect a ten-course Thanksgiving feast designed by Michelin trained chef and replete with seasonal cocktails, candied yams, deep fried turkeys and “the best live Dixieland music this side of the Mississippi,” from the 25th to the 28th of November. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Entertainment, Food, London, Music, Restaurants, Thanksgiving | Tagged Ashley Road, BARS, Bayou Banquet, cocktails, Drink, Entertainment, jazz, live music, London, music, N17, N17 9LJ, north london, POP UPS, restaurants, Slap Ya Papa, Styx, Styx Bar, supper clubs, Thank Ya Papa, thanksgiving, Tottenhale, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

7 Sound Suggestions for Listening to Live Music in Louisiana (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-22 by tikichris

The state of Louisiana is home to a rich musical tradition. Blues, funk, jazz, zydeco, rock ‘n’ roll, country – it’s all-American music and every style has its roots in this corner of the world. Headed down to Dixie for a taste of live music but in a jam as to where you should go? Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Drink, Louisiana, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Apple Barrel, BARS, beer, Blue Moon Salon, Blue Moon Salon and Guesthouse, blues, cajun, COUNTRY MUSIC, creole, Drink, Fred's Lounge, french quarter, frenchman street, funk, jazz, lafayette, live music, louisiana, mamou, Maple Leaf Bar, music, new orleans, nola, OneTravel, Preservation Hall, Rock 'n' Roll, Snug Harbor, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, The Spotted Cat, Travel, zydeco | Leave a comment

Dixie Detours: Miami in a Minute

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

The final stop of our Dixie Detours visit to the US was Miami, where an overnight layover afforded Kemey and me the chance to check in on some friends who had recently moved there – big thanks to Tanya and Francesco for being such fantastic hosts and showing us around so much of your fine town – while soaking up some south Florida sunshine before heading back to Blighty. Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Coffee, Dixie Detours, Drink, Florida, Food, Hotels, Music, Restaurants, road trip, Travel, Wine | Tagged BARS, cocktails, coconut grove, collins avenue, cuban coffee, CUBAN SANDWICH, cubano, design district, Dixie Detours, Drink, florida, Food, hotels, jazz, lagniappe house, las olas, las olas cafe, las olas cafe south beach, LINCOLN ROAD, live music, lulu in the grove, lunch, MIAMI, MIAMI BEACH, miami dade, miami florida, midtown miami, music, restaurants, road trip, sanctuary south beach, scotty's landing, SOUTH BEACH, south florida, Travel, travel blog, wine bar, wynwood | Leave a comment

Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea at the InterContinental London Park Lane

Posted on 2013-12-09 by tikichris

It’s no secret. I’m a big fan of the fine foodie offerings InterContinental London Park Lane. With Executive Chef Paul Bates calling the palate pleasing shots (not to mention chef Theo Randall doing his own tasty thing with onsite upscale Italian restaurant), I’ve never never even come close to having a less than ideal dining experience here. So an invitation to try the hotel’s limited edition Christmas afternoon tea was one I greedily accepting. This was my second time to enjoy an afternoon tea at the InterContinental and it did not disappoint. If anything, my expectations for a high level of quality and service were exceeded. Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine | Tagged 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, ARCH BAR & WELLINGTON LOUNGE, bar, champagne, cheapoair, chef paul bates, christmas afternoon tea, cocktails, Drink, executive chef paul bates, gin, hotel, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL, InterContinental London, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, intercontinental park lane, jazz, live music, lobby bar, London, London blog, london hotel, mayfair, park lane, paul bates, tea, Travel, Twelve Days of Christmas Afternoon Tea, W1, W1J 7QY, wellington lounge, wellington lounge & arch bar, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-05-21 by tikichris

There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged Ain't Nothing' But, blues, BLUES KITCHEN, camden, cheapoair, islington, jazz, jazz cafe, Jazz Clubs, live music, London, music venues, Ronnie Scott's, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, round midnight, soho | Leave a comment

New West End Play Brings Hemingway Novel to the London Stage (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-02-17 by tikichris

As you might expect, Helfrect couldn’t cram every page – or even many characters – onto the stage for her adaptation. Still, Fiesta stays true to the spirit of Hemingway’s first novel. In particular, the language is economic and punchy, resulting in a compelling and enjoyable play that shouldn’t leave many ardent Hemingway fans hankering for more. Set design (Rachel Noel) is equally restrained yet effective with key elements of the story honed to accentuate the dialogue and decisions of the characters. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, London, OneTravel, Theatre, Travel | Tagged bullfighting, ernest hemingway, fiesta, fiesta (the sun also rises), Gideon Turner, hemingway, jack holden, jake barnes, jazz, josie taylor, jye frasca, lady brett ashley, London, novel, OneTravel, play, rachel noel, review, the sun also rises, theatre, theatre review, trafalgar studio 2, trafalgar studios, trio farouche, west end | Leave a comment

Hemingway on the Stage: Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) at Trafalfar Studio 2

Posted on 2013-02-08 by tikichris

Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises) is a distilled and spare adaptation of the Ernest Hemingway novel, The Sun Also Rises. Adapted and directed by Alex Helfrect, the play is set in 1920s Paris and Pamplona and follows stoic – and often drunk – American journalist and bullfighting aficionado Jake Barnes as he examines the wounds and memories from his time served during WW1. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Design, London, Theatre | Tagged bullfighting, ernest hemingway, fiesta, fiesta (the sun also rises), Gideon Turner, hemingway, jack holden, jake barnes, jazz, josie taylor, jye frasca, lady brett ashley, London, novel, play, rachel noel, review, the sun also rises, theatre, theatre review, trafalgar studio 2, trafalgar studios, trio farouche, west end | Leave a comment

Gin & Jazz at London’s Intercontinental Hotel (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-02-21 by tikichris

Gin & Jazz at London’s Intercontinental Hotel CheapOair, February 21, 2012 Located in the heart of Mayfair, the Intercontinental London Park Lane is an excellent launch pad for a night on the town. And there are certainly far worse places … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Hotels, London, Music | Tagged ARCH BAR & WELLINGTON LOUNGE, bar, cheapoair, cocktails, gin, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, intercontinental park lane, jazz, live music, lobby bar, London, mayfair, park lane, Travel, W1 | 1 Comment

Food And Drink Meets Art, Music & More: A Fluid State (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-28 by tikichris

Food And Drink Meets Art, Music & More: A Fluid State Londonist, October 28, 2010 1:30 PM Mad-Men-inspired cocktails, a mezcal monkey tattoo parlour, whisky, jazz, chocolate and alcohol pairings and more are on the menu as ‘experience curators’ The Tasting Sessions … Continue reading →