Day 10

Well, as if this isn't becoming a little predictable! Another late start to the day. We were out of the house by like 1:30. Not bad! God I love holiday's. I don't think I have ever been able to be this lazy on a holiday in my life. Its great! We had plans to shop the 'other' side of Broadway yesterday and end up in little Italy for dinner. We did just that with a little stop over (only 10 minutes) at The Jazz Record Center. They had a copy of a Cedar Walton record that I wanted to get so he could sign it later that night! There wasn't much on the other side of Broadway but there were a few shops that were very cool. I got a nice pair of jeans for next to nothing. The sales in this city are really unreal! We were excited to end up in Little Italy only to realize that it was a complete bust. Lets just say that Little Italy in Vancouver kicks NYC for sure. There was absolutely nothing there. We were hard pressed to find a restaurant. Once we did it was very very good but we were hoping for a few more choices.

After dinner it was off to Dizzy's Club Coca Cola to hear Cedar Walton and his quartet. Walton of course on piano, Vincent Herring on alto and tenor, David Williams on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums. The band was killing! Everyone was in fine form and they all sounded great. I have been particularity impressed with drummers in this city. Joe is one of the finest and supported Cedar and the boys perfectly. Dizzy's is a great club. Its on the 4th floor of Jazz At Lincoln Center and overlooks Central Park and the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Beautiful. I met the boys back stage which was a thrill and Cedar signed my album. Vincent is very cool and it was nice of him to guest us! He is hopefully coming to Vancouver in April and if he does, do not miss this show! He is really amazing. We came home had a few beer and went to bed. Sounds like a good day to me!