| OUR GUESTS: "A New Yorker my whole life, I consider the evening at ParlorJazz one of my most favorite things I've experienced in this city. What a wonderful evening in total. We will surely return. Thank you." - D. Reddy "What a wonderful evening of music." - Evelyn & Beauford Smith "I... fell in love with the space and the sounds of Onaje Allan Gumbs. The place is a jazz haven in the middle of Brooklyn! - Rome Neal - Artistic Director: Nuyorican Poet's Cafe/ Actor: "Absolutely dynamic, refreshing and well worth the trip from Brockport, CT!" - J. Harris "Words cannot truly express the wonder of this evening. To say 'fabulous' is simply not enough!' - Pat Curran "I loved, I laughed, I learned, I cried,, I listened, enjoyed and am impatient to return! As many concerts as I have attended, never have I felt so personally touched. Thank you." - Reba "ParlorJazz is surely a gem of entertainment. Homey, relaxing, inspiring...Jim & Dave...Love ya!" - Ronald Higgins "Hey, I've only been in NYC for about three months (from Chicago) and I still am pleasantly amazed every day - by things like this - like ParlorJazz. Mad Respect!" - B. "The phenomenal musicians, singers (and poets) who have performed in your space during the last year are among the best in the world! But, the magic and true joy of the evening is the love and generosity guests receive from the awesome hosts of these wonderful performances:" - Jean Marie & Stan De Veaux "It is always a joy to come to ParlorJazz. The talent is wonderful, the atmosphere is so cozy and friendly. Thank you so much." - Susanne L. Hogue "Great music, great house, great vibe!!" - Serge Avery "A most surprisingly congenial, intimate, sophisticated evening. A true pleasure." - Joan Emerson "The performers and musicians are 'world class' and the atmosphere is friendly, warm and intoxicating! We're so excited by the quality entertainment you're providing." - Rich & Selina Lubell |
| THE MUSICIANS: "Your venue is one of the greatest in the city, and we all shared the same opinion. The environment is friendly and you guys made everyone feel at home. My wife and her parents loved it! - Elio Villafranca, pianist "ParlorJazz is a wonderful venue. The sound system, the audience, the hosts, the food and wine...Jim and Dave have thought of everything to make everyone feel right at home. It's an experience worth repeating...again and again." - Carla Cook, vocalist - 1998 Grammy nominee for "Best Jazz Vocal." "ParlorJazz offers an intimate, warm and friendly performing environment for the improvising musician... to feel free to explore, open up and share the music with the audience, who are there to really listen and be moved! It is a special place where magic can happen! ParlorJazz is bringing the music back to the people in the community...it deserves support!" - Drori Mondlak, drummer "I was taken by the unique, intimate energy made possible by your lovingly created space and the cumulative effect of so many great performances that had gone on before us. Everywhere I turned, I could feel it as it brought me a new (and renewed!) sense of the magical power of music conjured up when musicians, the audience and the moment combine. Thanks for beaming me up, ParlorJazz!" - Nicole Pasternak, vocalist "It was so nice to see you both and to perform in your beautiful space. Who could ask for more? Great venue, great food, lovely audience, gracious hosts" - Hilary Gardner - vocalist "I really appreciate people who do things that are very different...to be in a very intimate setting and present art that demands attention...and people give it that! You present an alternative to what's on TV & radio and hopefully uplift some minds along the way." - Kahlil Kwame Bell, percussionist "Thank you for having us at your lovely house! I had such a fantastic time! The sound was excellent (better than some of the top clubs)...you create this beautiful ambiance. I felt completely at home like it was MY house, MY party! I'm recommending everyone come out and see music there because what you are doing is really special." - Tessa Souter, vocalist & host of "Vocal Jazz Night' on Tuesdays at Sweet Rhythm "ParlorJazz ROCKS! It's my new favorite Jazz spot in NYC! Thanks for a great evening." - Jacob Melchior, drummer "We had an incredible time! It was nothing short of magical. You guys have created such a special environment for both the listeners and the performers. I'm so thrilled to have been a part of it...It was one of the best rooms I have ever performed." - Michelle Walker - vocalist |
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