Swing Streets NYC Tours - Off the Beaten Path Things to Do in New York City (NY)

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Ratings Summary: Rating: 4.8

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	# of Reviews	Overall Rating	Positive Points	Negative Points	% Positive	Average Rating
Last 3 months	5	13	13	0	100%	4.8
Last 6 months	9	23	23	0	100%	4.8
Last 12 months	22	58	58	0	100%	4.8
All	67	175	176	1	98%	4.8

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	Overall Rating	% Positive	Average Rating
The Harlem Jazz Walk	26	100%	4.8
The Bountiful Brooklyn Tour	20	100%	4.8
The United-Nations-of-Queens Tour	6	100%	5.0
The Mad-About-Manhattan Tour	6	100%	5.0
The Greenwich Village Jazz Walk	0	0%	0.0

Date Attended	Reviewer	Gender	Age	Where From? [v]	Group Type?
A Vibrant, Colourful Tour of the Real New York ! The United-Nations-of-Queens Tour
Wed, Nov 4 10:00 AM	Jwly07	Female	40-49	Unspecified	Unspecified
I really enjoyed my tour with Paul, the guide. It was like being taken around the city wby an old friend - I found it fun seeing a different side of the real NYC that the average tourist would probably not encounter otherwise.I saw the wonderful mix of people that live in Queens and also got to sample some other sights I had not seen before ( this is my 5th visit to NYC ). The tour was also nicely paced - I never felt hurried & had ample time to take the pictures I wanted, plus I got to sample Afghani food !
Excellent tour The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Aug 12, 07 11:00 AM	Lynette36	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Group of Friends
The tour guide really enjoys his job. He is very knowledgeable and answers questions fully, explaining and giving lots of insight into the various areas in Harlem. It was an eye opener to learn of all the famous persons who at one time or another lived in Harlem. The time was fully utilized and he went above and beyond the call of duty to fulfill our curiousity. An excellent tour and job well done. CONGRATS and THANK YOU.
The guide never showed up. The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Jun 24, 07 11:00 AM	jblitw	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
The guide didn't show up. 7 of us waited an hour.
Great tour! The Greenwich Village Jazz Walk
Sat, Dec 9, 06 11:00 AM	Nettejazz	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
This was a great tour, full of interesting details and quirky insights provided by our tour guide, Paul. We were accompanied by a few visiting jazz musicians who added their own details along the way. Not surprising, as Paul is a great friend to many jazz players around the world. And BBC Radio was along with us as well, gathering audio for one of their jazz shows. Despite the brisk weather we kept warm together and had a great time visiting the pretty streets of Greenwich Village, the hidden cafés and some of the chatty locals.
harlem jazz walk The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Apr 30, 06 11:00 AM	walkny	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified	Unspecified
very knowlegeable tour leader -- much area covered --
Informative and enjoyable The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sat, Mar 11, 06 11:00 AM	thaifoodfan	Female	40-49	Unspecified	Individual
I'm so glad I chose to do this walk. We had beautiful weather, and it was well-paced. Fascinating historical information. Bring a big water bottle and wear very comfortable shoes!
Very informative tour! Highly reccommend it! The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, May 10 11:00 AM	ajpnyc	Female	40-49	Local	Family Without Children
The tour guide was so fantastic. He knew so much about all the historic buildings and the architecture of Harlem. It was a great way to see a very historic part of the city. It's a must see tour...more interesting than other areas of Manhattan. Wear sneakers because you will be walking alot! It was a fabulous time. The tourguide was the best!
excellent overview of jazz history of harlem The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Aug 17, 08 11:00 AM	Ralamb	Male	60-69	Local	Family Without Children
Paul is most knowledgeable about a number of areas of Harlem with numerous pictures of several of the neighborhoods and highlights of the historic districts. He knows of the many jazz clubs that used to exist and describes the great jazz musicians that lived in various apartments throughout Harlem. Very interesting to see some of the historic buildings and neighborhoods as they are constantly changing.
No connection to Harlem; just a jazz enthusiast The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Jun 29, 08 11:00 AM	swhite	Male	30-39	Local	Couple on a Date
It started great, with the story about the meeting place. What I expected To see the Apollo Theatre; Lenox Lounge; old jazz clubs; local jazz music stores with a connection to jazz musicians in Harlem; historical or famous sites that relate to jazz in Harlem. Stories about some of the sites to provide context. Not necessarily famous stories, but I did expect some story-telling to put what we did see (Harlem) in context. A visit inside to some of the more famous places in Harlem. A connection between the tour guide and the business owners that would allow a tour of the business. What I got A long walk through Harlem. A view of old houses that some famous jazz musicians once lived. (but not much real context. It's one thing to say, Duke Ellington used to live here, but another to say that he lived here when he made this or that record because of some inspiration that came from the home.) Stories about past tours where the group went on an impromptu open house, and the revelation that the home was either really expensive or really inexpensive. Directions about which block to walk down and which side of the street to find the Apollo Theatre. The CDs were a nice gesture. What might have been better is a collection of music that related to the tour besides the fact that it was jazz. For instance, what if one of the pieces was "kind of blue" and one of the places we visited was the place where a very memorable performance of it occurred, or where the inspiration of that piece orginated? That would have been an excellent tie-in to the tour. Then I would have thought of that context every time I listened to the piece. My Sincere suggestions to the guide Get to know the proprietors of the Lenox Lounge, Sylvia's, the Apollo Theatre, the store across from the Tree of Hope. Establish a relationship with them that will allow the participants to tour their facilities. Give the proprietors an incentive. Perhaps suggest a coupon for a participant when that participant visits the establishment. For example, one free iced tea, or appetizer at Sylvia's when you mention you were on the tour, or you bring in a coupon from the tour; half off at the Lenox Lounge when you bring in the coupon, etc. Then the proprietors will not seem uncaring because it appears that all they care about is their business. Their benefit is the free advertising and a chance to advertise more personally. Tell us a story about when the great deals are at the jazz clubs. Perhaps every Monday, really good local talent comes in, and you can get a seat. But that same group comes in on a Friday, and not only are the tickets much more expensive, but the place is packed solid. And make that story even better by providing personal experience. Maybe you saw one of the first performances of a now famous jazz musician at a particular club. That way, the participants will want to go back because of the possibility of having the same experience. that's it.
Paul Blair makes Harlem come alive. The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, Nov 19, 06 11:00 AM	camillehowe	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
The Jazz Walk through Harlem is a wonderful way to spend time. Jazz lovers will especially enjoy the history of the jazz entertainers that made Harlem and American music so important. Mr. Blair provides, not only jazz history, but the local history of this area of New York City. He is very knowledgable and pleasant to be with. We could not have had a better guide. I would highly recommend this tour for locals and tourists alike.
Good start to dig more deeply into jazz in NYC The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sun, May 21, 06 11:00 AM	811sunny	Female	30-39	Local	Individual
Apart from the fact that the music was missing during our walk : - ))), we were provided with an indepth knowledge of Harlem with regard to history, architecture and jazz icons. I went home with some ideas for next activities and a nice CD.
JAZZ WALKS with PAUL BLAIR, music to our ears The Greenwich Village Jazz Walk
Sat, Apr 1, 06 11:00 AM	musicfingers	Male	40-49	Local	Couple on a Date
Our 2nd Jazz Walk w/ Paul Blair (our 1st was through Harlem) this Greenwich Village Jazz Walk last weekend was also a Great Experience! What a pleasure to devote ones full attention to the remarkable stories that inhabit these historic districts. Paul has really done a magnificent job in bringing the human element into his tours and because we love Jazz , his focus on the music, musicians and venues (both past & present) brings the sites to life . His tours come w/ a CD of well selected music that represents the experience and Paul combines his skills as a story teller and humorist w/ his erudition as a historian in perfect harmony. This walk seems to attract fun, sympathetic, people because we shared the experience with a couple (old friends from San Francisco) we hadn't seen in over 2 years , a total surprise!! We plan to take these Jazz Walks w/ Paul again.
Great tour The Greenwich Village Jazz Walk
Sat, Apr 1, 06 11:00 AM	divadwg	Male	30-39	Local	Group of Friends
We thoroughly recommend this great tour by a knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic guide.
Comprehensive The Harlem Jazz Walk
Sat, Mar 11, 06 11:00 AM	jsiano3188	Female	60-69	Local	Group of Friends
Paul Blair has a true love for Harlem and jazz and it is evident when he walks you through historic areas.
A most enjoyable, highly informative tour The Greenwich Village Jazz Walk
Sat, Nov 26, 05 10:00 AM	bluejay	Female	Unspecified	Local	Individual
An excellent tour! Paul Blair's guided walk through Greenwich Village is a treat for tourists and natives alike. Why wait to join your visiting out-of-town friends on a tour that will introduce you to the rich history of your own beloved city?? I live here, and learned much that will enhance my frequent walks through the neighborhood. A highlight was a visit to Chumleys on Bedford Street, the last surviving speakeasy in the country.

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