Our group returned with Gary to the hotel, but I decided to stay and keep blogging so I could catch up. I just couldn´t bear the thought of going back to my room so early -- nunca en Madrid! I then proceded to España Cañí, a little bar above Puerta Del Sol. The concept of cañí is a community of friends or comrades. Here´s a link to a picture I took of the facade.
http://www.accd.edu/pac/lrc/madrid2004/vi14.jpg
After a beer I walked a few blocks to Cafe Populart, a marvelous place to listen to jazz and blues. Here´s a link to the website. http://www.populart.es/.
The venue has never disappointed me and last night was no exception! I heard a talented cuartet who performed straight ahead jazz. I especially enjoyed the pianist who exhibited many moods. He played with such an edge and velocity at times while in other pieces he conveyed a rather poignant and soulful side. After the first set I decided to to return to the hotel which was a straight shot on Line 1 to Chamartin. I turned in about 1:30 am.
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