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NYC Jazz/Blues Clubs

* World Yacht - The Premier Dining Cruise
   World Yacht Marina, Pier 81, West 41st Street at the
   Hudson River, 10036-1095 Tel 212-630-8100,
   Fax 212-630-8125, 800-498-4270
   mktgwy@worldyacht.com
* Circle Line - New York's best sightseeing and live
   music cruises. Pier 83, W 42nd St.Tel 212-563-3200,
   Fax 212-563-3347 info@circleline.com
* Blue Note: 131 W 3rd St. at 6th Ave. - (212) 475-8592
   In the heart of Greenwich Village this premier jazz
   room hosts a constant roster of name musicians from
   Nancy Wilson to Herbie Hancock. Billed as "The Worlds
   Finest Jazz Club" you can enjoy dinner or just the show
   in this comfortable setting.
* Bottom Line: 15 W 4th St. at Mercer St. (212) 228-7880
   Also located in the thick of Greenwich Village the
   Bottom Line is a concert club where you'll find
   musicians ranging from George Duke to Rockapella &
   plenty in between. Almost all of the seats have good
   vantage points. But get there early.
* Bradley's: 70 University Pl. at 11th St. - (212) 228-6440
   Here you can see some of the greatest musicians in
   the world on the band stand, and more often then not
   in the house catching up with their colleagues. You'll
   find a very intimate atmosphere where you can have
   dinner as well or just come for the set in this greatly
   respected room.
* Iridium: 44 W 63rd St. at Clmbs Ave. - (212) 582-2121
   The decor is as special as the artists that bring their
   music to this uniquely decorated downstairs spot. The
   design of the room and its furnishings are worth the
   trip alone, but most importantly make sure you catch
   some of the finest musiciansthe world has to offer.
* S.O.B.'s: 204 Varick St. at Hstn St. - (212) 243-4940
   The flavor here is Latin America, Africa, Haiti, Jamaica
   and many other musically rich parts of the world. The
   tropical theme of the club lends itself perfectly to the
   grooves bubbling inside.

  * Cleopatra's Needle: 2485 Brdwy between 92nd &
   93rd St.'s - (212) 769-6969 This is a small room that
   mainly features duos and trios. Vocalists are
   presented here the majority of the time. Music is from
   9PM - 1AM Sun.- Thurs. and 10PM - 2AM Fri. & Sat.
   Middle Eastern and continental cuisine is served.
* Cornelia St. Cafe: 29 Cornelia St. between Bleeker St.
   & 6th Ave. - (212) 989-9319 There is music Wed-Sun.
   at this 19 year old Greenwich Village cellar type
   restaurant/night club.(Food reputed to be excellent!)
   Each one of those nights hosts a different artist or
   group. It is an intimate place having about 60 seats.
   The music goes form 9PM 'till about Midnite or 1AM.
* Fez: 380 Lafayette St. at Great Jones St.
   (212) 533-2680 There is alot of excellent music here
   but an extra special treat is the every Thursday
   hall in Flushing, Queens. Call for current schedule. night
   appearance of the Mingus Big Band. Doors open at
   8:30PM and shows are at 9:30PM &11:30PM. Cover
   charge is $18.00 and seating is first come first served.
   There is a 2 drink min and a limited menu is offered.
* Flushing Town Hall: 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing,
   NY - (718)463-7700 Here is a room where for a very
   nominal fee you can see and here some of the greats
   in concert throughout the season. It is literally town
* Knickerbocker Bar & Grill: 33 University Pl. at 9th St.
   (212) 228-8490 It's large and comfortable and has great
   music and great food. The19 year old spot hosts some
   of New Yorks finest musicians from 9:45PM until around
   midnite. The menu is American and they are best known
   for their steaks. Call for current schedule.
* Kavehaz (The Gallery Cafe): 123 Mercer St. between
   Prince & Spring St.'s - (212) 343-0612 There is no cvr
   charge at this music space/art gallery. Different
   painters etc. are featured every month. There is jazz
   nightly; weeknites from 8PM - 11PM and weekends
   from 8:30PM -12:30AM. It has 3 spacious couch areas
   with the remainder of the seating being tables.You can

* Supper Club: 240 West 47th St. between 8th Ave. &
   Broadway - (212) 921-1940 This is a 1940's "art-deco"
   style room featuring big band jazz and swing on Friday
   and Saturday from 8PM - 12 mdnght. Continental
   American cuisine is avilable for your dining pleasure.
* Sweet Basil: 88 7th Ave. South - between Grove &
   Bleecker Sts. - (212) 242-1785 Top name artists grace
    this well known listening room on a regular basis.
   Sweet Basil remains one of the premier jazz clubs in
   NYC. Each week brings a new roster of headliners.
   Every Monday nite "The Spirit of Life Ensemble"
   brings exactly that to this comfortable west village
   music room. Dinner is available.
* Tavern on the Green: Cntrl Prk W at 57th St. -
   (212) 873-3200 Situated just inside of the west side of
   Central Park is the Chestnut Room at Tavern on the
   Green. You will always find some of the greats here.
   Dinner available.
* Village Vanguard: 178 7th Ave. South at 11th St.-
   (212) 255-4037 Possibly one of the most famous jazz
   clubs still in existence, the Village Vanguard is living
   history. They continue to bring in pioneers both past
   and present carrying on a tradition that's been
   consistant over decades.
* Arthur's Tavern: 57 Grove St. at Seventh Ave. South
   (212) 675-6879 Open since 1937 Arthur's hosts jazz
   and blues 7 nites a week. Music kicks off at 6:30PM
   and goes 'till 3:00 AM.
* Augie's: 2751 Broadway at 106th St.- (212) 864-9834
   Augie's is a cozy (70 - 75 seats) upper west side jazz
   club that has music 7 nights a week.It is in the
   Columbia University area and so is frequented by
   students as well as area residents and international
   travelers alike. They usually have 2 bands. The first
   starting at 8:30PM and the next at 10:30PM. A full
   menu is available from 6:30PM - Midnight.
* Chicago B. L. U. E. S. 73 8th Ave 924-9755 Jazz
   club with Midwestern blues accent A deservedly hyped
   blues/ jazz club circuit bar specializing in Midwestern
   blues,his space features maroon banquettes, slowly
   rotating ceiling fans, tropical decor and charming
   bartenders. Here they book not just the headliner but
   the whole band, so youu hear qualitatively different
   music from other New York jazz/blues clubs.
* Dan Lynch Blues Bar 221 2nd Ave (212) 677-0911
   A great worn-in blues bar that attracts a local crowd A
   total dive with great blues musicians performing every
   night at 10PM. The best reason to visit is the music -
   a collection of sawdust-and-beer bands who are as
   unpretentious as the bar and clientele themselves.
* Dan Lynch on Lex 130 E 40th St (Lex/3rd) 684-3245
   A solid neighborhood blues bar from the Dan Lynch
   group Top of the line small blues joint with the works:
   wooden bar, nauagahyde chairs, pinball, pool and a
   small stage in the corner. Nonetheless the place has a
   smokin' no-bull groove and reasonable drink prices.
* Desmond's Tavern Location: 433 Park Ave South
   725-9864 Friendly neighborhood bar with live music
   The blues bands that play here four nights a week vie
   for attention with the 8PM-10PM drink specials.
   Charming, old-fashioned service.

     order coffee and desserts or off of their full menu.
* Knitting Factory: 74 Leonard St. - between Chrch St.
   & Broadway - (212) 219-3055 Known for the best in
   "experimental" and "cutting edge" music, the Knitting
   Factory also stays right on the technological forefront
   even broadcasting nightly shows on the Web.
* Louisiana Community Bar & Grill: 622 Brdwy at Hstn
   (212) 460 9633 The inside is old fashioned dance hall-
   -rough cut wood walls and rusted tin artifacts adorn.
   There is never a cover charge or minimum. Monday is
   big band night where you can 'cut a little rug' if so
   moved. Tuesday there is a "structured jam" hosted by
   the Harlem Allstars where you might catch musicians
   from the Basie, Ellington or Sinatra Orchestras among
   many others passing through. Music goes from 9PM -
   12AM weekdays, Fri. 11PM - 2AM, Sat. 8PM - 1AM.
* Sign Of The Dove: 1110 3rd Ave. at 65th St. -
   (212) 861-8080 This is a 3 star restaurant that hosts
   live music all week in its connecting bar. Excellent
   musicians grace this room regularly. Mon.-Thrs. from
   9PM-1AM, Fri. & Sat. 10PM-2AM &Sun. 8PM-12 Midnite.
* Smalls: 183 W. 10th St. at 7th Ave. - (212) 929-7565
   Music, music and more music. The club is open from
   10PM - 8AM. Featured artists perform from 10PM - 2AM.
   The after set is from 2AM - 8AM. Cover charge is always
   $10. All ages are welcome.
* Tatou: 151 E50th St. between 3rd Ave. and Lexington
   Ave. - (212) 753-1144 A very nice room where the
   music and dinner are served together in the restaurant.
   Different musicians are featured weekly.
* Zinc Bar: 90 West Houston between Thompson St. &
   La Guardia Pl.- (212) 477-8337
* Zinno: 126 West 13th St. between Sixth Ave. & 7 Ave.
   (212) 924-5182 There is music 7 days a week. Shows are
   8PM - 12AM Mon. - Sat. and 7PM - 11PM on Sun.
   No cover at the bar. Italian dining from 5PM - 11:30PM.
* Lone Star Roadhouse Cafe 240 W 52nd St 245-2950
   A country western, blues and rock bar This place has
    an overwhelming decor: mirrors, Miller Beer banners,
   fireplaces, carpeting, Gibson guitars and letters from
   Texas dignitaries. Expect great music - a mix of rock,
   blues and country. This two-floored bar (that really
   belongs on a roadside) hoosts a mixed, young crowd.
* Manny's Car Wash 1558 3rd Ave (87th/88th) 369-2583
   Upper East Side blues bar This place looks as if it's
   been set up for a movie - cleaner and glitzier than a real
   blues bar should be. But despite the setting, the music
   is great. It's a no-frills place to listen to a variety of
   blues acts performing under a neon sign on the stage
   that says BLUES. The crowd jammed into the narrow
   space is the same as at Upper East Side watering holes,
   a mix of college types and young professionals.
* Mondo Perso Blues Club 167 Bleecker St 477-3770
   Nondescript blues club You might drop by here if the
   other clubs in the area are packed. The place doesn't
   have much character and the crowd is a mixed bag.
   The bands have talent, but the seating can be cramped.
* Rodeo Bar 375 3rd Ave (at 27th) 683- A basic dive with
   live nightly blues and country music A low-key
   neighborhood bar with reliably good blues and country
   acts almost every night.

* Arcimboldo 220 East 46 St. (212) 972-4646
* Avenue B Social Club 99 Ave B (212) 982-2511
* Birdland 2745 B'Way (crn. 105th), (212) 749-2228
. .M-F 5 12am Sat-Sun 5-1am,
* Cajun 129 Eighth Ave. (212) 691-6174
* Cleopatra's Needle Rest. 2485 B'way (212) 769-6969
* Copeland's 547 W. 145th St. (212) 234-2357
* Cornelia Street Café 29 Cornelia St. (212) 989-9319
* Cooler 416 W. 14th St., NY, NY (212) 229-0785
* Detour 349 E. 13th (1st Ave.) (212) 533-6212
* Dharma 174 Orchard Street. (212)780-0313
* Downstairs at the Metro 31 Union Sq W 675-2300
* Downtime 251 W 30th St (7th/8th) 695-2747
* Ecco L'Italia 289 Bleecker St. (212) 929-3355
* 55 Bar 55 Chirsotpher St., NY, NY (212) 929-9883
* Five Spot 4 W.31st St., NY, NY (212) 631-0100
* The Garage 99 7th Ave. South (212) 645-0600
* The Greatest Bar on Earth 1 World Trade Ctr 524-7000
* Grills Restaurant & Cafe 142 Bleecker St, 979-9800
* Knickerbocker 33 University Place.(212) 228-8490
* Kitano NY Bar Lounge 66 Park Ave. (212) 885-7000
* La Belle Epoque 827 B'Way E.12th St.(212) 254-6436
* Lennox Lounge 288 Lenox Ave. (212) 427-0253
* Lickety Split 2361 A. Clayton Powell Blvd. 283-9093
* Merkin Concert Hall 129 W. 67th St.,(212) 362-8719
* No. Moore's 234 W. Broadway (212) 925-2901

  * Metronome 915 Broadway (at 21st St.) (212) 505-7400
* Michael's Pub 211 E. 55th St., (212) 758-2272
* Mondo Cane Blues Club 205 Thompson St, NY,
. .(212) 254-5166 Call for updates
* Mondo Perso 167 Bleecker St, (212) 477-3770
* Pace Downtown Thtr 3 Spruce St., (212) 348-1715
* Peppers 349 Broadway (212) 343-2824
* Jazz Standard 116 E 27th St (212)576-2232
* The Red Blazer 32 West 37th St. (212) 947-8940
* Sage 41 Clark Street (Hicks) Bklyn (718) 834-9488
* Savoy Lounge 355 W. 41st St. (212) 947-5255
* Session 73 1359 First Ave. (212) 517-4445
* The Supper Club 240 W 47th St. (212) 921-1940
* Swing 46 349 W. 46th St. (212) 262-9554
* Tatou 151 E. 50th St., NY, NY (212) 753-1144
* Tonic 107 Norfolk St (212)358.7503
* Time Cafe Fez 380 Lafayette St., (212) 533-7000
* Up Over Jazz Cafe 351 Flatbush Ave. Park Slope,
..Brooklyn (718) 398-5413
* Village Vangurad 178 7th Ave. S., (212) 255-4037
* Visiones 125 MacDougal St., (212) 673-5576
* Walker's 16 N. Moore St. (212) 941-0142
* Wilson's 201 W. 79th (212) 769-0100
* Zinc Bar 90 W. Houston, NY, NY (212) 477-8337
* Zinno 126 W. 13th St., NY, NY (212) 924-5182

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