Legendary Places – Chelsea Place

In 1989, my sister took me to Chelsea Place, a three-tiered restaurant, lounge, and dance club in New York City’s Chelsea district. There, I had my first sloe gin fizz and danced to jazz like I didn’t know I could.

This jazz-forward mix is dedicated to my sister. It also includes a tribute to my father, who passed away in September of 2024. He supported every endeavor and, along with my mother, gave us our earliest memories of music—from trips to Compton, California to get our afros blown out, jazz blasting from a bubble jukebox, to my dad channeling James Brown, cape and all.

I miss and love him deeply. I humbly present this mix for your enjoyment.