The Jazz House. 3192 Adeline Street. [We are a family-friendly, jazz, world and experimental music-focused performance space, working to promote both youth and music. As a smoke-free, alcohol-free environment, afficionados of all ages can come together and enjoy music. We've created an environment where the focus is music -- it's a great opportunity for fans of all ages to congregate and share...to learn and to grow....and to showcase their talent. Each member of our staff is an unpaid volunteer, allowing all funding to support our growth and youth opportunities.]
Jupiter. 2181 Shattuck Avenue. Tel: 510-THE-TAPS [Popular beerhouse serving locally handcrafted beers & ales and premier wood-fired pizzas. Jupiter is not only the East Bay's alternative jazz venue, but is also known for its heated outdoor beer garden and outdoor summertime music schedule.]
BEVERLY HILLS.
360 Rodeo Jazz Club. 360 N. Rodeo Drive. Tel: 323-964-2497
[contact: Mike Shadow-Sky. Fusion. Excellent California cuisine and Bar.
Starts: 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Cover charge $10.00]
Valley Jazz Club. 20917 Osborne St. [ A non profit corporation dedicated to the performance and preservation of traditional jazz music.first Sunday of the month, in beautiful Elk’s Hall in Canoga Park (Los Angeles), California, starting at 1:00PM, three things happen at the Valley Jazz Club. 1) An ever changing, outstanding, musical group hired as Feature Band performs--normally from 3:00 to 4:00PM 2) From 1:00 to 3:00PM and 4:00 to 5:00, great musicians from the Los Angeles area gather to jam--there are usually 4 jam sets. 3) Between one hundred and two hundred happy toe-tappers sit at round tables with white table cloths and balloons or get up and dance; several win nice raffle prizes. All this occurs in a warm night club atmosphere. Libations and soft drinks are available at the bar; sandwiches, soft serve, and coffee are served at attractively moderate prices.]
CULVER CITY
The Jazz Bakery. 3233 Helms Ave. Tel: 310-271-9039 [Originally conceived and founded eleven years ago by Ruth Price as a showcase for local talent, the venue's reputation has grown to an international stature in the world of jazz through Price's uncompromising artistic vision: bringing the finest in world-class "A" list jazz into a space to perform where the contract between jazz musician and audience is focused and unspoiled. During the gig, there are no servers plunking down drinks in front of you, there is neither food in the theater nor distractions from the bustling of a club, and every seat is an excellent seat: this is really, truly and purely about the music.]
Headlands Coffeehouse. 120 E Laurel. Tel: 707 964 1987
[contact: Peter Gealey. Live jazz at least three nights a week (no cover). Traditional jazz standards and progressive jazz. Cafe menu-Open 7AM-10PM Sun-Thurs; 7AM-11PM Friday and Saturday. ]
The Lighthouse. 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tel: 310-376-9833 [ Since the 1940's, The Lighthouse Cafe located on Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach, has been a haven for musicians and music lovers alike. The venue first gained popularity with the world renown jazz jam group "The Lighthouse All-Stars" called the club home. For years SoCal residents swarmed to the South Bay to take part in the west coast jazz movement and to see the talents of greats such as Buddy Guy, Miles Davis, Howard Rumsey, Chet Baker, and Shorty Rodgers swing every Sunday afternoon for Jazz Brunch, a tradition that continues today.]
HOLLYWOOD
Catalina. 6725 Sunset Boulevard. Tel: (323) 466-2210 Fax: (323) 466-9217 [Our main priority is to please our diverse clientele by bringing the best jazz talent to Hollywood and continue to do so far for many years to come" said club owner Catalina Popescu. This supper club, with its Old World charm provides a warm and inviting environment for its guest, while enjoying a superb meal and great live jazz.]
Kenny Burrell - Catalina
The Knitting Factory. 7021 Hollywood Blvd Ste 209. Tel: 323.463.0204
M Bar and Grill. 213A Pine Ave. Long Beach. Tel: 562-435-2525
[contact: Moin Rastgar. All forms of Jazz on an elevated stage, within a quaint restaurant,bar,gallery serving some of the finest food in Long Beach at very affordable prices]
Vault 350. 350 Pine Avenue. Tel: (562) 590-5566. [Live Jazz Thursdays
Join us every Thursday night at 8pm. You never know who will show up to perform with our scheduled performer for the evening! Tickets: $ 25]
Sir Winston's Martini Bar. 1126 Queens Highway. Tel: 562.435.3511. [contact: Queen Mary. Live jazz Thursday thru Saturday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm in a cozy, candlelit art deco setting on the water with award-winning edibles and signature cocktails. No cover. Validated parking. Valet parking available.]
Cafe Metropol. 923 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA90013. Tel: (213) 613 1537
Charlie O's Bar & Grill. 13725 Victory Blvd. [Charlie O's is the "ultimate jazz bar, restaurant" wrote Don Heckman of the LA Times. Charlie O's was voted by Downbeat as one of 100 best jazz clubs in the world three years in a row. "A great Intimate jazz club in the Valley" said Chuck Niles in the November 2003 issue of Sunset Magazine. Presenting live jazz performances seven nights a week from 8 PM to Midnight since August 17, 2000. Dubbed "a pine paneled watering hole offering a meat heavy menu and jazz" by the LA Weekly, we serve Choice Steaks, Baby Back Ribs, Lobster, Scampi, Salmon, numerous types of salads, an assortment of dinners and sandwiches and a wide variety of classic American food.]
Jazz at Pearl's. 256 Columbus Ave (Pacific) [Candle-lit 1930s speakeasy ambience, top jazz acts and lush cocktails make this legendary Jazz Club your perfect getaway for a romantic date, a night of world class jazz and a little trip back in time!
Enjoy the world's leading jazz recording artists in a room intimate enough to be your lavish Hollywood classic movie living room. You won't bump elbows with strangers in sardine style theater seating. Best of all: Drinks elegantly appear at your table. ]
La Ve Lee. 10351 Ventura Blvd, Studio City. Tel: (818) 980-8158 Fax: (818) 980-8204 [Latin and Brazilian jazz. There are many clubs in Los Angeles, but none has such a long history of exceptional performances like La Ve Lee. For the last 15 years musicians like Tito Puente, Marcus Miller, John Patitucci, Sheila E, Poncho Sanches, Michael Paulo, Carl Anderson, and Brenda Russel have performed here to name just a few. Showtimes: 8:30 PM AND 10:30 PM Cover charge plus 2 drink minimum per person
We serve dinner from 7pm to 11:30pm closed Sunday and Monday. For reservations and show information: call (818)980-8158 after 3:30pm Tues-Sat.]
Pete's Cafe & Bar. 400 S. Main Street. Tel: 213.617.1000. [contact: Pete McLaughlin. Pete's Hot Summer Jazz every Tuesday night at 10 PM. Incredible classic city cafe located on the corner of 4th and Main in downtown Los Angeles. Mahogany and marble paneled space with 20 foot window corner views of turn-of-the-century downtown. Plenty of parking across street - meter parking free after 6 pm. Award-winning comfort food, modestly priced. Excellent selection of wines and scotches. All styles of Jazz - currently featuring Brazilian Jazz with artists Pablo Calogero, Fabiano Macimento and Davy C.]
2nd Street Jazz. 366 E 2nd St. Tel: (213) 680-0047 [The doors open at 7:30 PM nightly and live entertainment starts at 9:00 or 10:00 PM. Music ranges from rock to electronic to hip-hop and of course, jazz.]
Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club. 4349 Tujunga Ave. Studio City. Tel: 818-769-0905.
MILL VALLEY.
Sweetwater Saloon. 153 Throckmorton Ave. Tel: (415) 388-7769 Fax: (415) 388-0215.[Sweetwater is the legendary Mill Valley music club which for over 30 years has been a premier live music location in the North Bay for nationally and internationally known acts.]
Holly Street Bar and Grill. 175 E. Holly Street. Tel: (626) 440 - 1421
Redwhite+bluezz. 70 S. Raymond Avenue. Tel: (626) 792-4441 Fax: (626) 792-4449. [In one of the original historic buildings of Old Pasadena, redwhite+bluezz offers top-tier menu ingredients, a Sommelier-directed wine program (including tasting flights, a series of two-hour classes, and an exceptional bottle selection), and a stylish venue for enjoying the work of the area's best Blues and Jazz musicians.]
Kuumbwa Jazz Society. Kuumbwa Jazz Center. 320-2 Cedar Street. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tel: (831) 427-2227 Fax: (831) 427-3342 [Premier jazz spot in Santa Cruz, CA. Great bands, good atmosphere]
Smith Dobson Jr. & Morris Acevedo - Kuumbwa Jazz Society
Dizzy's. 344 Seventh Avenue. Tel: 858.270.7467 Fax: 858.270.3415. [We are neither because we serve no food or alcohol. Dizzy's is unique: a simple space dedicated to providing the ultimate presentation of live performance in an intimate, casual setting - where both the performers and the audience are treated with respect.]
Humphrey's on the Bay. 2241 Shelter Island Drive. Tel: 619 244 357 [Weekly Sunday brunch jazz concert]
Jonathan's Place. Hotel Saint James; 828 6th Av. 619-234-0155
Juke Joint Cafe. 327 4th Ave. Tel: 619 232-7685 Fax: 619 708-3663
[contact: Trey Brady. The restaurant consist of two room the Bistro and the "Kinda Blue" Supper Club. Live entertainment is present Wednesday - Sunday. Thursday - Saturday the club offers late nite dancing from 10pm-2am. A southern cusine menu featuring catfish, fried chicken and much more is available nightly]
The Onyxroom. 852 5th Avenue. Tel: (619) 235-6699
Fax: (619) 595-1532 [contact: Tim Larson. Jam Session. Thursdays.]
Cafe Claude. 7 Claude Lane. San Francisco, California 94108. Tel: 415.392.3505 Fax 415.392.2226 [Café Claude has provided an intimate venue for local jazz musicians during the past twelve years. Many of these musical performers have become familiar names in the Bay Area jazz scene. Please join us for an evening of entertainment whether sitting down to a complete dining experience or just dropping by for a dessert or cocktail.]
Jazz Greats Dick Saltzman, Terry Hilliard Recall the Filmore during 50's
Pearl's. 256 Columbus Avenue. San Francisco, 291-8255 [Candle-lit 1930s speakeasy ambience, top jazz acts and lush cocktails make this legendary Jazz Club your perfect getaway for a romantic date, a night of world class jazz and a little trip back in time!
Enjoy the world's leading jazz recording artists in a room intimate enough to be your lavish Hollywood classic movie living room. You won't bump elbows with strangers in sardine style theater seating. Best of all: Drinks elegantly appear at your table.]
Rasselas Jazz Club. 1534 Fillmore St. [Rasselas On Fillmore offer live jazz every night of the week. Rasselas routinely features, blues, jazz pop, Latin Jazz, contemporary jazz, and a variety of other genres in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.]
Maria ven wedding band ala Buena Vista Social Club - Rasselas Jazz Club
Savanna Jazz. 2937 Mission Street - San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: (415) 285-3369 Fax: (415) 285-5967. [Savanna Jazz presents the best in Jazz, Brazilian and Latin
Jazz music six nights a week, with national and international artists on a regular basis.
We are closed on Mondays. Music begins at 8 PM on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 8:30 PM
on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.]
Shanghai 1930. 133 Steuart St. Tel: 415-896-5600
Fax: 415-896-5688 [contact: Jeff Perez. Live Jazz Thursday-Saturday starting at 7:30pm. Upscale Chinese Food. No Cover. Beautiful "Blue" Bar. Private Members Cigar Lounge. Open for Lunch Monday- Friday 11:30 -2:30pm]
Charlie O's Bar & Grill. 13725 Victory Blvd. Valley Glen. Van Nuys. Tel: 818-994-3058 [contact: Charles Ottaviano. True jazz club feel, low lights, cozy room, all-jazz jukebox. Wide range of jazz styles represented. Well-known musicians nightly, e-mail for schedule. Open 10AM-1PM Mon-Sat, 10AM-12AM Sun. Food served until 11:30, Sun. until 10. Great menu: baseball-cut steaks, ribs, roast chicken, chops, burgers, philly cheesesteaks]
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