OKLAHOMA Jazz Clubs

EDMOND

University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab. 100 East Fifth Street, Edmond. Tel: 405-359-7989 Fax: 405-359-1782 [contact: Lee Rucker, Brian Gorrell, Clint Rohr The UCO Jazz Lab is a world class entertainment venue featuring a relaxed atmosphere styled after jazz clubs in New Orleans! Each evening (usually Thur., Fri., Sat.) the Jazz Lab features live entertainment with food and bevereages provided by Hideaway Pizza. Visit our web site for more info!]

Junior's. 2601 NW Expressway Oklahoma City. Tel: 405-848-5597 [contact: Jim Shumpsky. One of the best Jazz clubs in the region. Live piano jazz every night of the week, except Monday - on Wednesday, they have a jazz combo. Many talented singers, and the pianist is world-class. Drinks are fairly reasonable, being about $6-8 dollars. Dining menu is also available in the club area. One of the few smoking-allowed bars in the area. All varieties of music, competent waitstaff, and friendly clientele.]

TULSA

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. 111 East First Street. Tulsa. Tel: 918-281-8609 Fax: 918-281-8614 [contact: Bettie Downing. klahoma Jazz Hall of Fame hosts Sunday concerts at 5pm every Sunday and conducts weekly jams every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame's mission is to inspire creativity and improve the quality of life for all Oklahomans through preservation, education and performance of jazz, our uniquely American art form. The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is a 501(c) (3), non-profit, cultural and educational organization. It exists to provide a system in and for the State of Oklahoma to preserve, promote and illuminate the true art forms of jazz, blues and gospel music; also identify, document and honor the artists who have made a significant contribution locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to its development. Additionally, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame promotes educational learning, training, classes, performances and cultural events with and on behalf of disadvantaged youth of all races, creeds, religions and ethnic heritage and provides scholarships to graduating students. We celebrate the music of America.]