On the corner of McCullough and
Hildebrand you will find the beautiful Art-Deco
building illuminated with bright green and red neon
lights. Once Known as the "Olmos Pharmacy",
The Night was cool as I walked
in on a Monday night. I found out it was "Small World
Jazz -Jam ". For a short moment I thought I was in
Boston and saw "Norm" from the TV Show "Cheers"
Actually It was more of a ambiance feeling I had
walking through the doors.
Taken care of customers I met was with
a friendly smile of Carlos Padilla. Running the food
counter is Patty lou Reisz . Even if the counter is
closed, she would try to whip something up to keep the
customers happy. Handling talent and booking you find
Kyle keener.
A wide collection of different jazz
player were on hand, enjoying each other’s talents as
the audience look on focusing on every song that was
played. Songs made popular by Nat King Cole, Frank
Sinatra and many others.
Between changes of the jazz players
there was Poetry by Ms Catherine lee reading "What
makes it jazz poet-try?" and Miss Valerie Thibodeaux-mony
reading "The Stars or The Eyes Of Angels" set to the
sounds of smooth jazz.
The following is a partial list of the
musicians that was playing
Polly Harrison*Electric guitar /
Martin* Baritone Sax / Oliver Hill *Flugel Horn /
Rich Oppenheim*Alto Sax / Kyle
Keener*Drums-Voice-MC / Chuck Glave* drums /
Donald*Electric Bass/ Chuck Moses* Upright Bass / My
apologies to any anybody I have missed.
So many different songs so little
time. Sadly the night had to come to an end with one
last tune. Cry Me A River sung by John in his dark red
shirt.
If you want a Enjoyable soft jazz
evening sipping on some wine or a cold beer, Join them
some evening, you won’t be disappointed.
See their list of events at