If only we could:
The ladies will be there, too:
In June 1952, according to TIME, Phil Napoleon was there (possibly with Kenny Davern) — music to my ears and everyone else’s.
And when we go to Nick’s, I should bring a notebook. Maybe some of the musicians will give us their autographs? Here’s the evidence (courtesy of the Riverwalk Jazz site and the daughter of a fan who went there 150 nights — true devotion!):
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I know Gourmet Garage — the current replacement for Nick’s — has wonderful coffee and a cheese display, but somehow it isn’t the same thing.
Thanks to one of JAZZ LIVES’ friends — Charlie Decker — for sending this along for all of us to muse on.
May your happiness increase!
Great. First band I ever saw was Phil Napoleon at Nicks but never got autographsBrad Gowans, PeeWee, Hackett and Haggart. Somethin else.
Great to see the interior of this legendary jazz joint
From: The Well-Tempered Ear Reply-To: JAZZ LIVES Date: Monday, January 6, 2014 at 1:03 PM To: Jim Eigo Subject: [New post] ILL SEE YOU AT NICKS
WordPress.com jazzlives posted: “If only we could: The ladies will be there, too: In June 1952, according to TIME, Phil Napoleon was there (possibly with Kenny Davern) — music to my ears and everyone else’s. And when we go to Nick’s, I should bring a notebook. Maybe so”
I’m a little confused. What did Charlie send to you? I bought this post card off of eBay just recently. Did he send you the link to see it? I’d gladly trade it for those autographs!!
Charlie alerted me to these things online — they remain in the ether! Wishing you warmth!