WASHINGTON Jazz Clubs

[9 Jazz Clubs]

Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW. Tel: 202-337-4141 Fax: 202-337-7946. [Founded in 1965, Blues Alley is the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club, having showcased internationally renowned concert hall artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr., Ramsey Lewis, Charlie Byrd, Maynard Ferguson and Eva Cassidy in a small intimate setting. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown in an 18th century red brick carriage house, Blues Alley offers its patrons a unique ambiance, reminiscent of the jazz clubs of the 1920's and 30's.]

Bohemian Caverns. 2001 11th Street NW. Corner of U Street. Tel: 202-299-0800 Fax: 202-299-0803 [contact: Mr. Al Afshar. Excellent and elegant renovation of 1950's through 70's jazz club, featuring national, regional, and international artists. Gourmet cuisine 6-11PM nightly in Bohemian Dining Room and dance until 4AM in Club 2001 upstairs]

Bossa. 2463 18th St NW (between N Adams Mill Rd & N Belmont Rd) Tel: (202) 667-0088

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JoJo Restaurant and Bar. 1518 U St NW (at N 15th St) Tel: (202) 319-9350 []Jazz every Thursday]

Madam's Organ Blues Bar. 2461 18th Street NW. Tel: (202) 667-5370 [Located in the center of Adams Morgan (18th & Columbia), Madam's is legendary for being "Washington's place to hear the blues". You'll hear live music seven nights a week from national R&B & Jazz artists and old time blues legends. In fact, you never know who you'll see hanging out or jamming at Madam's.]

Twins Jazz.1344 U Street. Top Floor. Tel: (202) 234-0072 Fax: (301) 445-4363. [contact: Kelly Tesfaye. This place is a true homegrown jazz lounge. Owned and operated by real life Ethiopian twin sisters, Kelly and Maze Tesfaye, Twins Jazz is a Washington, DC treasure. Avant-garde artists, minor legends and the best of the local scene regularly take the cramped stage at Twins Jazz, one rickety flight of steps above U Street. At a club with a two-drink minimum per set and the action mostly on stage, nobody's really looking for the waitstaff to ply them with food and drinks. Committed listeners dine on the Ethiopian cuisine served here, but the main focus is the music. The space is intimate, creating a strong connection between audience and performers. The walls have paintings by local artists and photographs of jazz musicians, (many by Joseph Beasley, professional photographer and Twins soundman) and the bar in back is built within a cave-like molding, embedded with colored ceramic tiles. The back bar is also a good place to sit and listen to the music, especially if you're there by yourself. Twins is also home to jam sessions every Sunday evening, when locals display their chops on standard material as supportive patrons nurse their drinks]

 Takoma Station Tavern 6914 Fourth Street NW. Washington, DC 20012 Tel: (202)829-1999 [Since 1984 jazz lovers in Washington DC and surrounding area have had a home. Takoma Station Tavern, a family owned and operated club located in the historic Takoma Station Park area, has consistently provided quality entertainment and a comfortable, "make yourself at home" atmosphere. This relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere has attracted great artists and entertainers such as Jean Carne, Gloria Lynne, Norman Connors, Stevie Wonder, Wynton Marsalis, Donald Byrd, Branford Marsalis and Gil Scott Heron to name a few.]
 

Utopia Bar & Grill. 1418 U Street N.W. (between N 14th St & N Portner Pl) Tel: (202) 483-7669 [Live Jazz every Tuesday]

Zanzibar on the Waterfront. 700 Water St. Tel: 202-554-9100 [contact: Michel Daley. This brand new restaurant club offers big name live jazz talent every Tuesday in the concert room. International and tropical cuisine]

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