any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

[dali18]

i know that nyc is known for its goodnightlife. a friend of mine is visiting new york and she asked me if i know some good jazz clubs in nyc.

anybody know some good jazz clubs i can recomend?

is there also any good djs playing in this 2 weeks.?

cheers.

[tiddles]

Re: any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

anyone who doesn't know about the village vanguard isn't a jazz fan IMO. be sure and tell her that

go see Les Paul too, i think he plays one night a week but i can't remember where. legend.

[tiddles]

Re: any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

oh, have her look at this too

http://www.jazzimprov.com/guide/

[Miroslav]

Re: any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

that's kind of like asking if there are taxi cabs in NYC It's home to some of the most legendary jazz spots on the planet... Village Vanguard, as tiddles mentioned. Also google Birdland, Blue Note, or Cotton Club.

[thesightless]

Re: any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

anyone who doesn't know about the village vanguard isn't a jazz fan IMO. be sure and tell her that

go see Les Paul too, i think he plays one night a week but i can't remember where. legend.

yes les paul still does his show. he basically has studio/session musicians play with him. have seen it a few times.

http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/

[simonr]

Re: any good jazz or blues clubs in NYC?

You've got Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Birdland, the Jazz Standard & Iridium.

Personally I've heard that Smoke on Broadway is the best budget option - they have some fantastic musicians playing straight ahead jazz:

http://www.smokejazz.com/

"Smoke Jazz & Supper Club-Lounge presents world-renowned jazz musicians seven nights a week. Candlelit tables, plush velvet banquets, antique chandeliers, and an historic full-length bar create a real jazz vibe to go with the excellent acoustics and sightlines."