{"product_id":"the-embers-new-york-1960s","title":"The Embers, New York 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOFT jazz and good food were the claims to fame of The Embers, one of the legendary locations from New York City’s golden era of jazz clubs. The restaurant and nightclub, formerly located at 161 East 54th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues, was opened in 1951 by jazz musician Ralph Watkins who had also been involved with other notable jazz clubs such as Bop City and the Royal Roost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinguished jazz acts that performed there over the years included Joe Bushkin, Dorothy Donegan, Geroge Shearing, Marian McPartland, Jonah Jones, Red Norvo, George Barnes and Carl Kreiss. Art Tatum, Buck Clayton and Teddy Wilson were among the artists who recorded there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday nights were reserved as a showcase for new talent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this 1953 review from Robert W Dana: ‘As you’re eating the well-prepared food you relax to Bunty Pendleton’s piano playing. Her choice of show tunes is always warm and lilting. Later in the evening, Red Norvo and his musicians and the Jo Jones group alternate on the bandstand. Red’s soft, harmonious vibes playing, augmented by the dexterous string work of a guitar and bass, and his selection. of classic tunes with a progressive twist, make him extremely popular. On the other hand, the Jo Jones group offers muted jazz in a different range. Jo, a familiar figure at the Embers, is the driving drum force behind the Joe Bushkin Quartet when Bushkin is there. Tyree Glenn comes on to Join the group, playing lively vibes, Glenn then goes into a muted trombone solo that is something to hear. The group joins him on some mellow tempos, with Jones’ soft drum solos a highlight. The Embers is a right comfortable place, with pickled pine panels stained to a mellow shade, a large, make-believe fireplace in the rear and a series of banquettes that can put you to sleep with their comfort. Service Is alert and swift but not in your way. The waiters, like Ralph, make friends with everybody.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Embers closed in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eEach order includes a print of the interior menu.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll printed in USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage Menu Art","offers":[{"title":"8.5x11\" Archival Print (Unframed) $25.00","offer_id":57491867009190,"sku":"dke1790052649941","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x14 Archival Print (Unframed) $30.00","offer_id":57491867041958,"sku":"gfl1790052649942","price":23.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13x19 Archival Print (Unframed) $40.00","offer_id":57491867074726,"sku":"cgs1790052649943","price":27.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x20 Archival Print (Unframed) $55.00","offer_id":57491867107494,"sku":"byd1790052649944","price":35.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x24 Archival Print (Unframed) $85.00","offer_id":57491867140262,"sku":"xlw1790052649945","price":52.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Archival Print (Unframed) $135.00","offer_id":57491867173030,"sku":"vms1790052649946","price":95.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9133\/8662\/files\/the-embers-new-york-1960s_1.webp?v=1790052653","url":"https:\/\/coffeetamper.shop\/products\/the-embers-new-york-1960s","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}