Opening hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 5pm–2am Fri & Sat 5pm–3amĮponymously named after Milton “Mezz” Mezzrow, this is one of the most iconic basement jazz clubs NYC has to offer. How to get there: Subway: F to Lower East Side–Second Ave Tip: it’s cash only – so make sure you bring plenty, especially for the bar! Due to its popularity, it has expanded over to its sister Nublu 151 a few blocks away, where you’ll also find a top line up of live acts. If you plan your visit on a Wednesday, you’ll be in luck for some live Brazilian music. Look out for a small blue light to indicate you’ve fount it and step inside to a vibrant scene of offbeat jazz and avant-garde names. Nestled in the hipster Alphabet City in East Village, it’s a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of place. If you’re looking for an ‘insiders’ only jazz New York experience, then Nublu is the one. Opening hours: Weds-Mon 7pm – Midnight Nublu Classic How to get there: Subway: N, Q, R to 49th St 1 to 50th St Nowadays you can catch names like Jimmy Scott and Mike Stern so make sure to get there early, this place is known far and wide. Its popularity has never waned and on its wall of fame are acts like Kenny Garrett, Jacky Terrasson and Kenny Barron. Forever a full house, this bustling Broadway club has been around since the early 90s and has undergone numerous expansions and renovations to allow for its growing audience. Opening hours: Set times at 7.30pm & 9.30pm and late-night sessions Tues-Sat 11.30pm Iridiumįamous for hosting Les Paul for almost 15 years, Iridium will always be a jazz club New York can be proud of. How to get there: Subway: A, C, B, D, 1 to 59th St–Columbus Circle Location: 10 Columbus Circle (Upper West Side) Top tip: If you’re planning a visit for the holidays, book tickets for Christmas Eve with Barry Harris to get you in the spirit. Historically, it has boasted all the big-names like Wynton Marsalis, Paquito d’Rivera, Mary Stallings, and Terry Waldo to name a few. While it may look overly prestigious, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and it’s been championed as the best audio experience of any jazz club New York. The venue will make you feel like you’ve walked onto a movie set with its modern clean lines, big windows and dark and tonal décor. Not many jazz clubs promise a vista overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle which is only one of the reason’s why Dizzy’s Club in the Time Warner Centre is a must-visit.
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