Jazz Clubs in Europe

I usually write about music on my other blog but I thought it would be good to comment briefly on last night's visit to the 606 club, a cool jazz club we visited in Chelsea last night.

I have to say I don't think I have ever been to a jazz club really until recently. AM and I saw a pretty neat big band at a bar in Cardiff, and during my most recent trip to Paris we went to the Caveau de la Huchette, a great little underground club in the Latin Quarter which has evidently been there for 60 years. I guess for some reason I always thought Jazz clubs were for old people. So, either they are, and I am getting old, or I was silly and have been missing out on some cool music all these years. I prefer to think the latter.

The 606 is a great little place in Chelsea, very close to the fancy Chelsea Harbor Club, but with a very laid back vibe, not at all like I would have expected when we were walking around Sloane Square earlier that evening. Last night we saw Pat Crumly, an amazing saxophone and flute player, with his small band that included drums, piano and stand up base. We had a great seat right in the front row - I was so close to the drummer I thought he might sweat on me - and all the musicians were really talented. The food and wine were pretty good too.

So I guess now I can say that I actually like Jazz. Or Jazz clubs at least. I am looking forward to visiting more of them.