[Dixielandjazz] Budapest/Prague

[David M Richoux]

The Dixie band that often plays on the Carl Bridge is called "Jazz No  
Problem" - they have been there a long time!

Personnel varies, but this video is typical:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK7c-px3K7w

There are a lot of jazz clubs in Prague, most are more modern or mix  
in blues and rock.
http://www.agharta.cz/index.php?p=links&site=agharta_ajc  has a lot of  
links.

Dave Richoux

On Aug 16, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Marek Boym wrote:

>>
>> Bob is not a DJML member and would like to know if there is any  
>> OKOM/Trad
>> Jazz/Dixieland being played in Budapest or Prague during those dates.
>
> No idea about Budapest, but in prague, just opposite the astronomic
> clock all tourists go to see, there is a restaurant U Prince
> (pronounced oo printze, the e being pronounced like in equl), which at
> least used to feature trad jazz nightly.  It was always the Storyville
> Jazz Band, but there were two bands alternating.  Food was pretty
> good, at least to my central European palate (even though, since
> repatriating to Israel, I have become used to hotter food).
>
> A trad band plays several times a day on the city square  just across
> from the old City Hall, and another one - on the Carl Bridge.
>
> Still, I would suggest looking it up in the web, or in a good guide
> book.  I found an excellent jazz show in a club recommended by a
> tourist guide (not the Reduta, where Bill Clinton played; I went
> there, but was very disappointed).
>
> I would also suggest looking up Bob Zajicek - his presence usually
> ensures quality.
>
> Cheers
>>
>> Bob would also like to get together with musicians/etc in those  
>> cities
>> during his visit.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you know of any music Bob could hear during his visit or would  
>> like to
>> get together with Bob , please e-mail bob at prijb007 at comcast.net
>>