Jazz entertainment in New York City
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Marjorie Eliot
The renowned Eliot offers free jams in her home every Sunday at 4pm in honor of her two deceased sons. Warmly recommended.
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Village Vanguard
Possibly the city's most prestigious jazz club, the Vanguard has hosted literally every major star of the past 50 years. It started as a home to spoken-word performances and occasionally returns to its roots, but most of the time it's just smooth, sweet jazz all night long. Mind your step on the steep stairs, and close your eyes to the signs of wear and tear – acoustically, you're in one of the greatest venues in the world.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center
Perched high atop the Time Warner Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center consists of three state-of-the-art venues: the mid-sized Rose Theater; the panoramic, glass-backed Allen Room; and the intimate, atmospheric Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. It's the last one you're likely to visit given its regular, nightly shows. The talent is often exceptional, as are the dazzling Central Park views.
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Blue Note
This is by far the most famous (and expensive) of the city’s jazz clubs. Most shows are $20 at the bar, $35 at a table, but can rise for the biggest jazz stars, and a few outside the normal jazz act (um, Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, anyone?). Go on an off night, and be quiet – all attention is on the stage!
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Smoke
This swank but laid-back lounge – with good stage views from plush sofas – brings out old-timers and local faves, like George Coleman and Wynton Marsalis. Most nights there’s a $10 cover, plus a $20 to $30 food and drink minimum. Smoke is smoke-free but then again so is the rest of NYC.
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