There's no place like Harlem and there's no better way to enjoy its secret charms than on Gordon's Harlem Tour.

Thursday at the American Legion Post in Harlem features Adrienne and Josh Hindmarsh Trio with Sam Gresham on drums and this week Nick sitting in on conga.

Melvin Vines and road warrior, Chip Crawford.

Melvin Vines and road warrior, Chip Crawford.

Kenyatta Beasley and Jerry Weldon at Benny & Gordon’s Harlem Hard Bop series celebrating Hank Mobley on April 13, 2013.

Kenyatta Beasley and Jerry Weldon at Benny & Gordon’s Harlem Hard Bop series celebrating Hank Mobley on April 13, 2013.

I dig this band.  Harlem Jazz Machine.

I dig this band. Harlem Jazz Machine.

Recently discovered Jazz Mural in Central Harlem while touring with Big Apple Jazz.

Recently discovered Jazz Mural in Central Harlem while touring with Big Apple Jazz.

Shawn C. Best on drums fanning the flames of the hottest happy hour in Harlem at Shrine. Cathy Harley on organ with Rakiem Walker Project 3.0!

Shawn C. Best on drums fanning the flames of the hottest happy hour in Harlem at Shrine. Cathy Harley on organ with Rakiem Walker Project 3.0!

Bill Saxton at Bill’s Place - Speakeasy on Swing Street, Harlem, USA

Bill Saxton at Bill’s Place - Speakeasy on Swing Street, Harlem, USA

Drummer Billy Hart joined the jam at tiny 449 LA SCAT during the memorial fundraiser for pianist Rahn Burton in Harlem last night.

Drummer Billy Hart joined the jam at tiny 449 LA SCAT during the memorial fundraiser for pianist Rahn Burton in Harlem last night.

Drummer, Sam Gresham, during his Thursday night Hammond B3 session at the Post.

Drummer, Sam Gresham, during his Thursday night Hammond B3 session at the Post.