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Jazz Vocalist Sachal Vasandani<\/a> will give a concert at the unbelievably gorgeous National Cathedral in DC tomorrow evening<\/a> at 7:30pm. (Thanks, Kiran!)<\/p>\n\n Get there a bit early if you can; the grounds of the Cathedral are just swoon-worthy<\/a> (and perfect for picnics). Check out the Bishop’s Garden<\/a>, to the left of the massive edifice– it’s one of the most beautiful<\/a> parts of DC, IMO<\/p>\n\n In case you didn’t click one of the earlier links, I’ll quote Mutineer Manish’s review of the talented Mr. Vasandani right herre:<\/p>\n\n Manish noted that Sachal sounds like other popular artists and I actually think this can be a good thing. A lot of people are either intimidated by or unsure of Jazz– though they’ll dance happily to standards at weddings and the like. If the location (like I said: swoon) and price (free) weren’t attractive enough, then the knowledge that you aren’t going to be subjected to something terribly difficult<\/em> to listen to should close the deal.<\/p>\n\n Pictures of the venue, after the jump. As the case is with almost every DC landmark worth its granite, parking can be somewhat limited (though I’ve never had a problem with it). If you take my advice and get there EARLY enough to stroll around, you’ll probably snag a space, too. \ud83d\ude09 If you’re more pressed for time, Metro may be the way to go. Jazz Vocalist Sachal Vasandani will give a concert at the unbelievably gorgeous National Cathedral in DC tomorrow evening at 7:30pm. (Thanks, Kiran!) With a flair for infusing the familiar with a fresh, original sensibility entirely his own and an ability … Continue reading \nWith a flair for infusing the familiar with a fresh, original sensibility entirely his own and an ability to write songs of a diverse and popular style, Vasandani has captured the attention of the jazz world over the past few years from coast to coast and is quickly climbing towards the top of the music scene.<\/blockquote>\n\n
\n\u00c2\u201cSachal Vasandani\u00c2\u2019s singing reveals emotion and intellect,\u00c2\u201d says Wynton Marsalis, artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. \u00c2\u201cVersed in the blues, standards, and modern jazz\u00c2\u2026his sound is consistent and unique.\u00c2\u201d <\/blockquote>\n\n
Because of the friend connection, I wasn\u00c2\u2019t expecting more than a pleasant evening out. And though I love jazz classics, I\u00c2\u2019m not fan enough to dig the dissonance of an improv jam session. Vasandani emerged from the gloom of rear stage. He was tall and floppy-haired and stood a bit stiffly, like a pre-makeover John Mayer. He wore a blazer, but he wasn\u00c2\u2019t as natty as chart-topping young fogies like Harry Connick Jr. and swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. We plunged into our sidecars and lemon drops and waited for the show to begin.<\/blockquote>\n\n
When Vasandani opened his mouth, we utterly forgot about the drinks. The first time you hear a magnetic singer pull from his bag of vocal tricks, it\u00c2\u2019s like falling in love. Those who hadn\u00c2\u2019t heard him before were shocked.<\/blockquote>\n\n
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\nAll concerts are free and open to the public; seating is unreserved, on a first-come, first-served basis…For more information, please call (202) 537-6216.<\/blockquote>\n\n
\nThis page<\/a> has detailed instructions on which buses take you from Red-line trains to the Cathedral.<\/p>\n\nWashington National Cathedral
\nMassachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues, NW
\nWashington, DC 20016-5098
\nTel: (202) 537-6200
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