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We had a great jazz club in the mid-90s on Victoria St. where Corazon is now, next to the barber shop. I saw Jack De Johnette there, Eddie Harris, Ronnie Earl, Ernie Watts, and I can’t remember who else. A nice young French man owned the club but tiny as it was he couldn’t make a go of it. Not enough people came out for that kind of music. I wish Libretto success!

The old Via Vai on East Valley.

Great article overall. Gives a good snap of what to expect or avoid. I'll probably avoid Sedona due to the Disneylandification, which people seem to agree on. Perhaps if I were in the area I'd still check it out, but the southwest often has this barren- drought look to it. Interesting to look at for a bit but overall it's not my favorite. Your article helpful in confirming my choices of where to go. Sad and somewhat aghast to see the contentious comments. I think a travelog of how great everything was would be boring and mostly useless. You have to interpret facts and experiences or they don't mean much. I don't think you are a snob but many people are not as picky about, well, much. That's neither good nor bad but can create disagreements. Your commentary and discernment are not generally not offensive imo. They are not just for the elite. People probably shouldn't follow your articles if they don't have an interest in good food, interesting places, unique experiences. However, I would suggest against dropping even the occasional political blips and burps as it can set people off. Whether they are meant to be a cathartic, personal or corporate, a nod or a way to cater to your general audience, they are unnecessary for what you are trying to do here. They add nothing and take away from the innate beauty of good writing and reporting. They are also a sad reminder of how divided people are and how politics creeps more and more into all areas of life. It's nice to have spaces in our lives where we focus on the things we share in common, which are meaningful and interesting all on their own.

I apologize for impersonating you by commenting HAIL SATAN. Sorry Christine!

I would love to know what he missed! We're heading down next week and would prefer to eat and experience what the locals feel should not be missed!

Hail Satan :)

You seem like a real treat to be around, I bet you’re a blast at get togethers. Skimmed through while taking a dump that was just as grotesque as this “article” but noticed all you do is talk trash about things that everyone else seems to enjoy just to sound as edgy as possible. Glad that you enjoy what nature created because there isn’t a direct person you can insult for its existence, please enjoy plastering more of your miserable life on platforms that hardly get recognition until you retire to be the grandparent that nobody comes to visit for the holidays. Well, time to wipe ❤️ live long and suck it.

You seem to be a bitter person. taking the negative view of everything you do. Try taking on a "cup half full" point if view. However, the bright side is hopefully your article will deter more people from coming to Sedona or Arizona all together

I learned some new things which is nice. Not a fan of the hipper-than-thou tone though.

You lost me at meth lab. That was a cheap shot and totally unnecessary.

Meth Labs? This is the largest reservation in the world and the Dine' live in extremely remote areas. These are strong, independent ranchers living much as they have for hundreds of years. Really rather disrespectful not to do your homework.