Dear DateSpacers,
Here’s a fact that may surprise you: whether you know it or not, if you are an American born before 1990, you are a certified Jazz Lover. How do we know? Because every living person meeting those criteria–regardless of race, creed, gender preference, waist size, etc.–loves Us3’s 1993 single, “Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia).” In terms of mass appeal, it’s right up there with “Hey Ya!” and “Tom’s Diner.” You may recall “Cantaloop” as the, “Dip trip, flip fantasia,” song. Don’t remember? Click here. Funky, funky!
Some purists will argue that the song doesn’t qualify as jazz. Very well. Consider, then, that this hit is based on a sample from jazz great Herbie Hancock’s “Cantaloupe Island.”* (We believe you call that “signifying,” Professors.)
So, in review, you love jazz. And why shouldn’t you? After all, jazz has long been associated with good, good lovin’. Heck, some etymologists claim that the word “jazz” originally referred to (gasp) doing the deed.
In any case, there’s no denying that jazz is great for what Marge Simpson would call “snuggling.” And so, DateSpacers, our gift to you this week is a list of three of our favorite mood-setters, in no particular order.
1. “Naima” -John Coltrane
2. “Body and Soul” -Coleman Hawkins
3. “Para Machuchar Meu Coracao” -Stan Getz/Joao Gilberto
Click right here to take a listen. See if they don’t have you feeling all Romeo and Juliet. And, please, send your recommendations our way. We’re always looking to expand our playlist 
1. DateSpace of the Week
This week’s DateSpace of the Week is Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, a restaurant and jazz spot where, “[t]he sultry melodies, exotic harmonies, and breathy instrumental timbres are hard to resist…The venue also boasts one of the best views New York City has to offer… [and] [K]eeping with jazz’s southern roots, the menu features such delectable dishes as crawfish beignets, mac n’ cheese casserole, and blueberry crisp.” Mmm hmm.
Our tip, show up late. Well, later. Check out the After Hours set at 11pm: “For starters, tickets are about 75% less expensive, so you can afford the aforementioned cuisine, but more importantly, you’ll also get the opportunity to see jazz’s rising stars, who are usually the featured acts in the late night. So even if you’re a jazz novice, you can still impress your date and sound like an expert by saying, ‘I’ve never heard these guys before but they’re supposed to be incredible.’” Like we said–mmm hmm.
Been on a really great date lately? Suggest next week’s DateSpace of the week by emailing eric@datespaces.com.
2. This Week at The Daily Dater
This week, our musing married man recounts, not so fondly, a weekend wine tour. Let’s just say his trip to the winery went about about as well as this gal’s. (It’s ok to laugh.)
If peeing your pants is cool, consider us Miles Davis,
The DateSpaces.com Team
XOXOX
*Also, for those of you who didn’t know, this is the Herbie Hancock to whom Chris Farley attributes the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence–as in, “John Hancock? It’s Herbie Hancock!” Nostalgic for the early/mid 90s yet?
