Jazz Club

Jade and his girlfriend invited us out to Itaewon for a night of Jazz. We met them at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and walked to the club. Apparently this club was the first one to set up in Seoul. It was a cosy, intimate setting on the second floor, with a little stage, small tables, and comfy chairs. We ordered a couple of delicious pizza's to split, and a few drinks. The drinks were a bit more expensive than usual, but Sam had been craving Amaretto since he'd arrived, and Chloe got to have a real Long Island Ice Tea, no pre-mix.

About an hour later, the band started setting up on stage, a Jazz combo. There was a saxophone player leading the band, and it got us talking about how we should get Sam a saxophone so he can start playing again. Jade was a music major in university, and his girlfriend teaches Flamenco or Salsa, so everyone knew a lot about music, and was happy to explain things to Chloe (who has never been to a Jazz club before). There was a Korean vocalist for the first half, who had a really amazing voice. The second vocalist was just a girl who was at the bar that night who wanted to sing, so she volunteered for a few songs. She was also really good. Chloe was really impressed by the whole affair, and hopes to make this a weekly or monthly event. Unfortunately, Itaewon is really far from Ansan, and Sam and Chloe had to leave at 11pm to get on the subway before it closed. It was well worth the trip though, and we are currently on the hunt to find a good place closer to home!