A conversation with Jamie Thousand, owner of Satchmo's barbecue restaurant.

What is Satchmo's all about and how did it come to be in Flagstaff?

The concept of Satchmo's goes as far back as I can remember. Family, friends and great food are ideals that I was raised with. Hailing from the Midwest, fresh foods and quality BBQ Was mainstays. With the bayou just to the south, Cajun & Creole foods commonly found their way into family gatherings & backyard get-togethers. After moving to Flagstaff, I quickly realized I found a place to call home permanently. The next step was making a dream a reality. After a short stint catering out of a rent-by-the hour commercial kitchen, Satchmo's landed in an old 300-square-foot block building, offering only drive-thru and carry-out service. Another year passed and a second and final move has put us where I now have a dining room, outdoor patio and liquor license.