Harlem Heritage Tours
"Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" with friends from Denmark and Atlanta GA.
Friends from Denmark and Atlanta GA. Joined us last night for our "Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" here we are in speakeasy like environment having a blast. In addition to stopping at bars and clubs we learned the history of Harlem from Harlem native Neal Shoemaker and his portable multimedia setup. The ladies are Liddy Hoppers and big fans of swing dancing, so it was particularly gratifying to show them the original sights of the "Cotton Club" and "Savoy Ballroom" The ladies even danced a few steps at the original sight of the "Savoy Ballroom" in honor of Mr. Frankie Manning.
My objective always is to provide the most authentic and historically accurate experience possible. I've read lots about the days of prohibition America (1919 - 1933) when the sale of alcohol was illegal.
Many would come to Harlem and drink/party all night in the speakeasies of prohition era Harlem. Many of the most talented musicians would come after hours after the major Harlem/NYC clubs would close - imagine Duke Ellington walking in after playing the Cotton Club.
Not to mention the band was FANTASTIC last night.
Join Harlem Heritage Tours on our next "Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" and relive the history.
"Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" with friends from Denmark and Atlanta GA.
Friends from Denmark and Atlanta GA. Joined us last night for our "Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" here we are in speakeasy like environment having a blast. In addition to stopping at bars and clubs we learned the history of Harlem from Harlem native Neal Shoemaker and his portable multimedia setup. The ladies are Liddy Hoppers and big fans of swing dancing, so it was particularly gratifying to show them the original sights of the "Cotton Club" and "Savoy Ballroom" The ladies even danced a few steps at the original sight of the "Savoy Ballroom" in honor of Mr. Frankie Manning.
My objective always is to provide the most authentic and historically accurate experience possible. I've read lots about the days of prohibition America (1919 - 1933) when the sale of alcohol was illegal.
Many would come to Harlem and drink/party all night in the speakeasies of prohition era Harlem. Many of the most talented musicians would come after hours after the major Harlem/NYC clubs would close - imagine Duke Ellington walking in after playing the Cotton Club.
Not to mention the band was FANTASTIC last night.
Join Harlem Heritage Tours on our next "Harlem Jazz Bar Hop" and relive the history.