Blues, Jazz entertainment in South Korea
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Monk
Before and after jazz sets (21:00 to 23:00, Wednesday to Saturday) Monk can be an empty sound stage with a few offbeat characters. When live music hits the stage, the place is full of offbeat characters. Poetry Plus - a night of performance art for budding Leonard Cohens - runs one Saturday every six weeks (21:00 to 23:00).
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All That Jazz
A fixture on the Seoul jazz scene for over 30 years, top local musicians regularly perform here. The live music starts at 9pm except on Friday (8.30pm) and Saturday and Sunday (both 7pm). Besides beer, you can order frozen cocktails, wines and even dinner. Check the website for the schedule.
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Giant Step Jazz Bar
The Giant Step is a jazz bar with all the trappings you'd expect in an upscale joint, like burgundy wood, black-and-white photos and a good supply of recordings. Live 30-minute sets on stage Wednesday to Saturday (21:00, 22:00 and 23:00). Located near Gwang·an beach.
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Live Jazz Club
Daehangno is home to the Seoul Jazz Academy, and this large but intimate venue, with black decor subtly blended with blue neon, attracts top Korean jazz stars such as saxophonist Lee Jeong-suk and his quartet. Enjoy two or three sessions every evening in this jazz haven.
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Once in a Blue Moon
An intimate and famous Apgujeong club with live jazz from two groups of performers every night, each performing two sets between 7.30pm and 12.40am. The free admission is offset by charging W15,000 for cocktails and beers, and eating costs lots more.
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Moonglow
This large underground venue with red armchairs and candles on the tables features live jazz from 21:00, with a different style every day. It is owned by Shin Kwan-Woong, a noted Seoul jazz cat who performs almost every night with his band.
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Watercock
Located down an alley behind Alice Live is this serious 2nd floor live jazz venue. Musicians play from 21:00 to 23:30. You might catch Blue Rain a tight group consisting of piano, double bass, guitar, piano and a singer.
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Bebop Jazz Club
Up on the 5th floor Bebop caters to an older crowd with its armchairs and cool jazz. A singer or an instrumental band perform from 20:00 to 23:00. Beers are cheap enough but do get more pricey when the live music starts.
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Wallflowers
A classy black-and-chrome interior sets the tone for the generally cool jazz in this 2nd floor bar. It's perfect for a quiet chat with a date rather than somewhere for a raucous night out.
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Club Evans
Come to Evans (on the 2nd floor) for great jazz and a great atmosphere. Two bands (three on Saturdays) start at around 9pm. Try to catch harmonica player Jun Je-duk. Drinks are W4000.
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