In High School I wrote a thesis on Jazz music and how it bridged the gap between blacks and white. A daunting assignment quickly turning into a passion. I grew a love for jazz and enjoyed spending time with Charlie as he shared his knowledge.
Lucky for me there was a Jazz exhibit at the Museé Quai Branly ! John and I went to check it out last weekend. The exhibit was done beautifully.
It was great to see the progression of Jazz through the years depicted by art, publications and album covers. We got to hear some of the greatest pieces as we made our way through the exhibit. I think the fact that I got to see album covers and publications from some of my favorites –Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Billy Holliday – was too cool for words! There is just something about listening to Jazz that makes me smile.
After the exhibit, John and I went to have lunch at Les Ombres, the restaurant at the museum. The Museé Quai Branly is in a great location; right near the Eiffel Tower. I’m surprised the museum isn’t more popular not only because of the location but because the museum itself is great! The view from the restaurant was beautiful. Every bit of the experience was special, not only because it was John’s birthday gift but because it was definitely not a place we would go on our own.
Thank you, Daphne, Guillaume, Christine and Joseph. It was a generous gift that John and I both enjoyed.
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