Big Apple Jazz Tours

31/07/2024

Hello FB friends. This is just a quick note to let you know that even though we don't have an active FB feed we are still reaching for the stars as a company that has been around for longer than just this century!

We have a much more robust presence on Instagram since 2014 and for those who love the NYC jazz scene, it's a trip to scroll down this feed to remember all the musicians and clubs that have come and gone over the past 10 years. https://www.instagram.com/bigapplejazz/

See you out there.

08/12/2023

Wishing all my jazz loving family and friends Happy Holidays. (Click on the link to see how freakin' clever we are)!

05/07/2023

We are working with Seek to present intimate nights of exclusive jazz - pairing NY’s best singers with NY’s best pianists. These are one-time-only events that we’re very excited to experience ourselves.

This Thursday, July 6th, for one set only:

Emily Braden, vocals
ArcoIris Sandoval, piano

Sid Gold’s — 8pm

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One night only featuring jazz powerhouses Emily Braden and Arcoiris Sandval.

24/03/2023

25/11/2022

Warren Daniels at the Post. 2014.

20/11/2022

Hilliard Greene is a bass player that I have been following for years - going back to the 90’s when I saw him perform with Little Jimmy Scott (.jimmyscott_official). One of the purposes of this feed is to share the accounts of jazz giants and those just starting out, with those steeped in jazz culture here and those wishing to learn more and perhaps visit these clubs that I frequent with or without a tour guide.

19/11/2022

14/11/2022

The Village Vanguard.

03/11/2022

Finally got to hear Stacy Dillard for the first time since lock down. Absolutely worth the wait!

29/10/2022

Nothing beats Mona’s on Tuesdays for that old time feeling.

23/10/2022

Autumn in New York! Stellar night of jazz starring Stella K. Cole Trio at Cloak Room, and featuring Waldron M. Ricks at Hamilton’s B & K with the Bill Buchman 5. We even got a surprise serenade from our own , Amanda! Our intimate quintet of Big Apple Jazzers had good reason to smile…Sugar Hill is killing it Friday nights.

18/10/2022

https://gofund.me/5f838c5a

Our good friend Russell Carter is recovering from open heart surgery. He’s a beautiful cat who swings on drums, but it will be a while before his doctors let him get back out there. In the meantime, there’s a love bucket on GoFundMe that we can all contribute into from our hearts. See the link above and I’ll put it in my profile for a while for easy access. It’s a good day to give. Spread the link.

02/10/2022

Apollo Salutes

29/09/2022

NEA Jazz Master, George Coleman, hanging at NAMA with George Jr. on drums. Big Apple Jazz Tours - Let Us Show You Where It’s At.

23/09/2022

2 Words: Yayoi Ikawa!

14/09/2022

Paul Deo is apparently updating and upgrading his masterpiece known as Planet Harlem. I do my best to show this piece off on as many tours as possible. I think I see at least one new addition, Dapper Dan (if I’m not mistaken), joining Jimi Hendrix on the lower left side of the mural. I’m excited to witness the final result.

13/09/2022

Shouting out Annette St. John!! She was stunning at Minton’s on Saturday night with the Phil Young Experience.

09/09/2022

Great spirit last Thursday at Patrick’s Place