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OPEN VOCAL JAZZ JAM: 2/2: 6:30-10:30; Isla & Co.: 107 N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY

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OPEN VOCAL JAZZ JAM: 2/2: 6:30-10:30; Isla & Co.: 107 N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY

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OPEN VOCAL JAZZ JAM: 2/2: 6:30-10:30; Isla & Co.: 107 N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY
CABARET STYLE SETTING!!!
COME SING, LISTEN OR SIT IN WITH THE HOUSE BAND!
JAMMERS JAM FOR FREE!
If you are a vocalist: This is an opportunity to perform in a beautiful restaurant backed by a fantastic band!
If you are an instrumentalist: Come jam with the House band, and accompany some great singers!
If you are a friend or fan: This will be a night to remember! Experience a revival of a classic NYC vocal jazz jam in a beautiful restaurant setting.
Join us for an open vocal jazz jam on: Thursday, 2/2, at Isla & Co., 107 N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY : an ultra swanky cabaret-style restaurant and bar with a cool vibe. Bring your horn, your ax, your voice or good vibes, for a night of smooth jazz.
Here are some details about the event:
The Reviews: Here’s what jammers said about the jam:
I liked “Watching and grooving to the house band…meeting and performing before a live audience with friendly and talented other musicians.” ~Rob G.

I liked “Listening to the house band and the other performers. Also, the rooftop view was amazing.” ~ Hayden
“The musicians were incredible and the vibes were immaculate…”
IF YOU JUST WANT TO LISTEN AND SOAK IN THE JAZZ VIBE:
No problem, just buy a ticket, pay here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-vocal-jazz-jam-22-630-1030-isla-co-107-n-12th-st-brooklyn-tickets-510901128027
OR
Pay at the door!
IF YOU WANT TO JAM:

Step 1: Pay The Music Charge to get on the Jam List Early:
Pay Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-vocal-jazz-jam-22-630-1030-isla-co-107-n-12th-st-brooklyn-tickets-510901128027
Our $14 music charge goes to the House Band only. [Eventbrite adds about $2]
REFUND POLICY: Jammers who actually sit in will be eligible for a refund upon request after they jam.
We would appreciate it if you would consider foregoing your refund so that the House Band gets paid. Karma!! :{)
Step 2: Please arrive on time, and answer when called to jam.
Step 3: Have a great time!! Everyone is welcome – vocalists, instrumentalists, and anyone who just wants to listen!!!
The Venue: Isla & Co., 107 N. 12th St., Brooklyn, NY : an ultra swanky cabaret-style restaurant and bar with a cool vibe. High Ceilings, cool staff, great drinks…
We will check you in upon arrival. [NOTE: There is a 1 drink minimum, not included in the music charge.]
The Schedule: Isla opens at about 6:30, and the House Band will perform from 6:30 to about 7:30. Jammers will be called to sit in from about 7:45 in the order that each jammer purchased tickets [see below].
The Jammer List and timing: Jammers who would like to sit in will be called from the prepaid list from 7:45 in the order that they paid on Eventbrite, and will be invited to sit in for at least one song, chosen from our charts on Dropbox [link shared after you buy a ticket].
Those who don’t answer the call to jam will go to the bottom of the list.
Those who have not prepaid [walk-ins] will then be called as time permits.
Good to know:
· A copy of the jammer list, showing who will be called in order will be available at the door.
· If you are called, and do not answer, we will move to the next name on the list.
· We may be able to call you sooner if there is room for more than one jammer on a song.
The jazz jam will continue until at least 10:30.
The Tunes: Here is a partial list of tunes. Pick one or two to sit in on:
If you'd like to sit in, please let us know. Don't be shy! Be ready to play/sing from one of these tunes:

  • A Foggy Day - A House is not a Home - All the Things You Are
  • Almost Like Being in Love - Am I Blue - Anything Goes – At Last
  • A Sunday kind of Love - Autumn in NY – Autumn Leaves – Beautiful Love
  • Bewitched - Black Coffee - Black Orpheus - Blackberry Winter
  • Blue Christmas - Blue Moon - Blue Skies - Bye Bye Blackbird
  • Born Under a Bad Sign
  • Call Me Irresponsible - Cry Me a River - Cute - Day in, Day Out
  • Days of Wine and Roses - Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
  • Dream a Little Dream of Me - Embraceable You - Fever – Flamingo
  • For Once in My Life - Girl From Ipanema - Harlem Nocturne
  • How About You - How Insensitive - How My Heart Sings
    [Meet Up won't let me list more tunes!!]
    The Charts: A Dropbox link to the Charts will be sent after you but your ticket, and at the event via QR Code.
    Tell you friends!! NYSJ hopes to make this a regular Open Jam. Please support us by telling your friends!
    Jazz to you and yours, David
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