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Bronx Culture Trolley featuring THE ETHEREAL JAZZ QUARTET AT "SWEETWATER'S" BAR AND GRILL
Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
A typical trolley night begins at the Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos Community College with a meet-and-greet reception, a viewing of its current exhibitions, and a performance, film, or video.
The Artisans Boutique
The quaint atmosphere of the Artisans Boutique features a talented group of Bronx artisans whose imaginative creations are yours for the browsing and for the buying.
Hostos Center for Arts & Culture
Hostos Center for Arts and Culture presents artists of national and international renown and offers a wide variety of dance, theatrical, and musical performances.
The trolley bell clangs at 5:30 to begin the trolley's evening run providing its riders with drop-off points where they can be treated to art exhibits, poetry readings, live theatrical, musical performances, and more!
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First Stop: The Bronx Museum of the Arts with a docent tour of the museum and its current exhibits
Last Stop: Sweetwater's Bar & Grill for some easy listening jazz featuring the Ethereal Jazz Quartet. Led by Richard Fells on tenor sax, they are a very present force in the jazz scene of New York City’s jazz clubs and restaurants that feature live music. Sweetwater's is a great place to wind up your trolley night with a drink and a quick bite to eat.
"The music of The Ethereal Jazz Quartet is as seamless as smoke and aromatic as the complex bouquet of the far east. . . an airtight ensemble making rarified music", raves JAZZ TEMPO
YVONNE'S SOUTHERN CUISINE
As owner of Yvonne's Southern Cuisine, a comfy, Southern-style restaurant in Pelham, New York, she oversees the down-home spot where a great meal and great music--from her house band The Ethereal Jazz Quartet--go hand in hand.
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J.MAXSON'S
2576 Third Avenue (right on the corner of 139th Street)
South Bronx
Richard Fell's Band, The Ethereal Jazz Quartet, performs here on Tuesdays from 7PM-10PM. From Richard Fell's website: "...a new and exciting Bar and Grill with a comfortable lounge area, located in the South Bronx. The vibes are friendly and warm, and it is a perfect venue for Jazz. the menu offers a variety of mouthwatering delicacies prepared quickly and presented artistically, and the prices are very right. The owner, known as "J", is very visible and has a hands on approach towards making everyone feel welcome. This place makes the new face of the South Bronx sparkle like a flawless diamond. Come out and see for yourself."
"Always reaching for the highest level of expression and entertainment, the Ethereal Jazz Quartet defines jazz with a unique treatment of the classic jazz repertoire. A working ensemble since 1998, the Ethereal Jazz Quartet approaches the traditional quartet format from a new perspective creating a unique ensemble sound". - BRONX QUARTERLY
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