Singing Karma Chamelon at a West Village lesbian bar was exactly what younger me hoped adult me would be doing.

On the way to get here, I passed the legendary jazz club, Smalls. It was 5pm but already radiating with amazing live jazz.

Also passed the Village Vanguard, where some of my favorite jazz recordings in the world were recorded (John Coltrane and Bill Evans mostly)

@skinnylatte I have a cringey memory of a guy who took me to Smalls on a date but then talked during the music and almost got us kicked out. I was mortified and haven't been back!