Blues, Jazz entertainment in Amsterdam
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Bimhuis
The core of Amsterdam’s influential jazz and improvisational music scene since 1973, the Bimhuis – located in the Muziekgebouw – draws international jazz greats. The intimate auditorium has huge windows giving a view over the city, and a spiffy bar. There’s an open jam session Tuesdays at 10.30pm from September to June – fun and free.
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Chocolate
Chocolate is a standout lounge bar. It's nestled among a clutch of other bars on a great little pedestrian street, all of which attract a lively local crowd, especially on summer evenings. And while Chocolate's terrace is the most popular, we really love the vibe inside.
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Jazz Café Alto
You’ll enjoy serious jazz and blues at this respected cafe near Leidseplein. Tuesdays mean salsa and Latin jazz. Doors open at 9pm but music starts around 10pm – get there early if you want to snag a seat.
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Cotton Club
Squish into this dark, bustling cafe every Saturday (4.30pm to 8pm) for free live, vibrant jazz. It’s one of the oldest jazz clubs in town and attracts visitors and locals alike.
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Bourbon Street Jazz & Blues Club
Catch blues, funk, soul and rock’n’roll in this intimate venue, with friendly, everyone’s-welcome open jam sessions on Tuesdays. Free entrance before 11pm.
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Maloe Melo
Home to Amsterdam’s blues scene, this dingy venue is rowdy and casual, and often adds bluegrass and soul to the calendar.
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