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Blues, Jazz entertainment in Germany

  1. Gig Neue Welt

    This chi-chi venue in a historic house is divided into three spaces: the Jazz-Café, as well as serving food, has black music, funk and jazz evenings; the Gig-Lounge specialises in soul; and the main room downstairs is for major events.

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    Standard

    Beneath a corrugated-iron ceiling and stainless-steel fans are newspaper racks, art and soulful jazz, with focaccias and pasta on the menu. Downstairs there's a second, dimly lit bar where bands and DJs perform a couple of times a week.

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    Papa Joe's Klimperkasten

    A piano player tickles the ivories nightly in this museum-like place where walls are strewn with yesteryear's photographs and there are lots of quirky things to discover (check out the wood-carved 'one-armed bandit' by the door).

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    Pavillon

    This huge circular venue has a cafe-bar, theatre and various rooms used as venues where you can catch a wide program of jazz, off-beat rock, world music and whatever else anyone decides to put on there.

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    Spizz

    Classic brass instruments dangle above the stage at this city slicker, where you might catch some cool jazz. It has three levels, a good range of wine and beer and slow service (due to sheer numbers).

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    Jazzbar Vogler

    Conceived as a 'cultural living room' by ex-journalist Vogler, this intimate little club has grown into one of the city's top jazz venues. The musicians are some of Munich's baddest cats.

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    Hide-Out

    This blues joint draws national and international talent but keeps cover charges wallet-friendly (free to around €15). It's fun any day, but Thursday's jam sessions are legendary.

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    Angie's Nightclub

    When many visitors think of Hamburg nightlife, they immediately think of Angie's. Floy, 'the white queen of soul', plays live as guests - sometimes celebrities - sip cocktails genteelly.

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    Blue Note

    Small, smoky and smooth, this converted smithy has live jazz almost nightly until 11pm, then turns into a night-owl magnet until the wee hours. The talent is mostly regional.

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    Fabrik

    To the west of the Schanzenviertel, Altona is more gentrified and has a unique cultural centre, Fabrik, in a former foundry.

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    naTo

    The mother of Leipzig's alternative-music pub-clubs, with jazz, experimental and indie sounds alongside films and theatre. Take tram 10 or 11 to Südplatz.

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    Kiste

    Jam-packed at weekends, this hole-in-the-wall bar is Stuttgart's leading jazz venue, with nightly concerts (except Sunday), starting at 9.30pm or 10pm.

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    Hirschau

    Hirschau is a other beer gardens better suited for families and sweethearts: It is on the shores of the park's glistening ponds.

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    Jazzclub Unterfahrt im Einstein

    This is perhaps the best-known place in town, with live music from 9pm and regular international acts. Sunday nights feature an open jam session.

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    Kulturhof Krönbacken

    In summer, music events, including occasional jazz, are held now and again in this courtyard near former woad (a species of flora) warehouses.

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    Waldsee

    This lakeside haunt, 30 minutes' walk south of the Altstadt, hosts events from jazz sessions to club nights.

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    Theaterhaus

    This dynamic theatre stages live rock, jazz and other music genres, plus theatre and comedy performances.

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  19. Q

    Omnibus

    Würzburg's best bet for live funk, blues, soul and old-time rock 'n' roll.

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    Jazzclub Neue Tonne

    Bigger names hit the stage here, and it's a bit more polished than Blue Note.

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  21. S

    Sansibar

    Sansibar has soul and classics for 30-somethings.

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    Jazzclub im Leeren Beutel

    Catch smooth or swinging tunes from local and visiting talent.

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    Jazz-Café

    Live jazz plays at least once a month at this chilled spot.

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    Jazzkeller

    This is the best address in town for quality jazz.

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