Notorious

Hey folks,

A blur of busy weeks lie behind me and the time continues to fly by at a break-neck. I suppose that's a necessary accompaniment to the rush of city life. Since time is of the essence I'd like to devote a few moments to discussing an event I attended last weekend.

When most people think of Buenos Aires they think of tango, of dancers clad in red and black, cutting graceful angles across the dance floor. But I doubt many people, even Porteños, would think twice about jazz music, let alone know a single jazz musician. Truthfully, jazz isn't popular in Buenos Aires, but there are a few quality venues that offer alternatives to the barrage of touristic tango venues and cumbia dancehalls noticeably present throughout the city.

Much like jazz itself, the scene here is more subdued, out of the eye of the general public so-to-speak. I am no expert on jazz, my only experience of it being when I had a musical roommate in college who listened to the stuff. I love the music but have found I lack the musical background and context with which to fully appreciate it.

However for anyone looking to have a relaxing evening, with lively, energetic music, to watch musicians completely in touch with their emotions, then a trip to Notorious could be a wonderful and fun way to spend an evening with friends. 

I went with some friends to a midnight jam session last Friday. The place is a bit pricey but a $30 peso entrance fee can be put toward the purchase of drinks and food. The venue is also quite nice, with a dark, jazzy style, great accoustics, and amazingly talented artists. 

Since I have very little exposure to the world of jazz I was immediately taken up with the way in which the artists twisted and contorted their faces in deep, concentrated connections with their emotions. The jam session was a deeply positive experience and one I would recommend to anyone searching for an alternative and more contemplative nightlife scene.

Cheers,

Kyle