Well, I’m really not the youngest anymore, but in this crowd I feel like a kid… Looks like this is where my dentist must have made a fortune. Let’s see (hear) what the concert brings. I hope I won’t have the same experience as in London once where we were told that ‘we are too … Continue reading Dr. John at the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival
Here are a few pics from what used to be called Caribana. Of course, I went for the Jerk Chicken… 🙂 It was worth it! d.c.k. Continue reading At the Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2011
After about 70% through the documentary “Eco-Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson” (fighting whalers etc.), Lara says: “I don’t want sushi for dinner anymore!”. Meanwhile, another passionate viewer shared his opinion with the rest of us… click and listen (warning: contains crude language): He already went on a much longer rant before but, unfortunately, I … Continue reading At the Tiff Bell Lightbox
Here is Django Reinhardt’s “Minor Swing” in (one of its) original version as performed by Django himself – including his great improvisation but, arranged for and performed with clarinet. The band comes literally out of the box, i.e. “Band-in-a-Box”, but with its relatively new RealBand feature sounds pretty cool, given its only a computer fed … Continue reading Minor Swing
Here is a new production from my home music studio. Pick up the …. PHONE! Makes a good – well – ringtone! Let me know if you want it and I will email you the MP3. d.c.k. Continue reading Pick up the … PHONE!!!
“Anything that can sound different, will.” Anonymous d.c.k. Continue reading Murphy’s Law of Recording:
Deckers Grille & Lounge Seven Mile Beach http://www.deckers.ky +1 (345) 945-6600 You are looking for down to earth, casual, fun, relaxed atmosphere but don’t want to sacrifice food quality? Deckers is your place. Big outdoor patio/bar/lounge/restaurant playing funky music. Massive outdoor ceiling fan, a cut-up London bus that doubles as a bar and a phone … Continue reading Deckers – Grand Cayman
Calypso Grill Morgan’s Harbour, West Bay Grand Cayman http://www.calypsogrillcayman.com +1 (345) 949-3948 Ambience and dress code are casual, the food is outstanding. Always fresh catch of the day prepared to your liking. Great deck overlooking the water with fun and bright colours inside and a nice breeze from the water. This combination of ambience and … Continue reading Calypso Grill – Grand Cayman
In an attempt to explain how much $1 trillion is, a speaker started by describing as follows: “If you spend $1 every second, I know it sounds implausible, but I had a wife who could actually do that, how long would it take to spend $1 trillion? On that note, she lost her credit card … Continue reading How much is one trillion dollars?
Hmmmmmm…! Sunset cruise in the Caymans d.c.k. Continue reading Cayman Sunset Cruise
“Good decisions come from experience, experience comes from bad decisions. ” d.c.k. Continue reading Quote Of The Day – Decisions
http://www.dakotacooks.com 1010 Nicollet Minneapolis +1 (612) 332-1010 If you like music/jazz and if you happen to be in Minnesota: GO TO Dakota!!! I’ve now been there twice (I know, not quite a huge statistic, but hey…) and both times, the shows were world class. If you want a good table, book ahead of your visit. … Continue reading DAKOTA – Jazz Club & Restaurant
Quote of the day. d.c.k. Continue reading “This is not the bar you go to, its the bar you end up at!”
Parts & Labour 1566 Queen St W, Toronto, ON Phone: 416-588-7750 Upscale Parkdale restaurant (nope, no oxymoron). Reservation required unless you are ok hanging out at their looooooooong bar (they serve food there too). Food is great but priced at the upper end…maybe its their way of paying for the DJ that is playing there … Continue reading Parts & Labour – Toronto
Zinc Bar 82 W 3rd St, New York, NY Phone: +1 (212) 477-9462 http://www.zincbar.com Great, great jazz bar in NYC. Excellent quality acts. Sometimes a bit ‘out there’ but always worth a visit. Cover is only about 10 bucks. Cozy atmosphere. Even though it’s been around for a while, its not a touristy place. Neighborhood: … Continue reading Zinc Bar – NYC
Garage Restaurant and Cafe 99 7th Avenue South, New York, NY Phone: +1 (212) 645-0600 http://www.garagejazz.com/ Live Jazz: Monday & Tuesday: 17 piece Big Band Jazz, 2 seatings 7:30pm & 9:30pm Then from 11:30pm – 2:30am Live Jazz Weds & Thursday: Live Jazz from 7:00pm – 2:30am Friday: Live Jazz from 6:30pm – 3:00am Saturday: … Continue reading Garage – NYC
Peasant 194 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY Phone: 2129659511 http://www.peasantnyc.com Hours: Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday: 6:00pm – 12:00pm, Sunday: 6:00pm – 10:00pm, Holidays: Closed Price: $31 to $50 New York makes it possible: a hip pizza place! Modern, brick wall-exposed interior combined with traditional food and a very hip crowd. The pizza list isn’t really … Continue reading Peasant – Hip Pizza in NYC
Always good! No need for more explanations. Zinc Bar New York City d.c.k. Continue reading Zinc Bar in New York City
Daniel Kölsch - Saxophones, Clarinet & Flute 