Experienced Lady Blackbird singing "dead in front of my face"...while I sat on a soft sofa!!!!
The "Break Room" is California's "Back Room" on Rush Street, Downtown Chicago.
Mind blowing unplugged experience. The artist absolutely engage with the 50 or so very very lucky in-the-know attendees. Its like having your favorite recording artist appear in your Man-Cave. I actually had tears of complete joy running down my face.
Experience of a life-time for me.
As an audiophile... highly educational and invaluable. My ears now know what to look for as I create my perfect reference audio playback system. I...
Read moreWe have been attending the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest for several years now with VIP access, a very cool weekend, fantastic Jazz, Blues, Swing, Salsa in all sorts of venues within a few blocks of downtown. General admission is quite reasonable but VIP passes (available with some membership levels of San Jose Jazz) offer access to all venues, comp food/drink/parking. If you are from out of town, local hotels (Fairmont most central) offer great rates that sell out early, also if flying into San Jose Airport, no car needed, only 5 miles...
Read moreThe San Jose Jazz Festival was delightful! It offered a wide array of venues & talented musicians where attendees could be entertained all weekend.
I enjoyed listening to many of the artists and group but my favorites were: Bombay Jazz, The Nasa Ames Band, Guitar Fest, and the San Jose Jazz Summer Camp Combo. However, the best & most entertaining group that I had the pleasure of listening to was the "Sultans of String", musicians from Canada. They were wonderful.
I look forward to attending this very special event...
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