One night, I was able to attend a show at a small jazz venue
called Sarah's Jazz Club. Located in the old city of Nicosia, on a narrow street
full of night life. I have been to a few jazz shows before, but it was really a
memorable experience to attend a Cypriote jazz show. The singer was a very
passionate Cypriote woman, who commanded a very large stage presence. Playing a
mix of jazz and blues classics, the band and singer where absolutely riveting.
After the show while calling taxi, I struck up a conversation with one of the
supporters of the club. He was very insightful as to the jazz and music
culture, not just in Nicosia but the world at large. I have found that music in
general plays a very intimate role in the lives of people in the eastern
Mediterranean. Much like the coffee shop I experienced in Chania, the was a
special personality to the music and attitude about music. To the people who
frequent this jazz club, there is no greater joy then spending as much time as
possible, sitting quietly and partaking in the music. As I have no heard a
couple time, from multiple people, there is no way to recreate these nights.
Each one is unique and the only way to experience it is to be there. There are
no regular bands or any real profit made by the musicians. The fulfillment they
receive from the music and audience is all the payment they need. Sarah’s jazz club will stay in my mind for a
while
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