CJW. Cigar Jazz Wine (CJW) House 2, Xintiandi Lane 123 Xingye. Tel: 86-21-6339-1777 [contact: Eric Zhang. The house jazz band plays nightly until 1 a.m. One of the best vantages for taking in Shanghai's dazzling, rapidly changing cityscape is CJW (Cigar/Jazz/Wine), on the highest floor of the crown-topped, 50-story Bund Centre. Its 360-degree panorama gives patrons a peek at the Bund's colonial architecture, Pudong's futuristic skyline, the Yu Yuan Gardens, and more. Taiwanese designer Benjamin Li's space is eclectic¡ªmetallic organza "dumplings" on the ceiling, Lava lamps, dangling crystals, clear-beaded curtains¡ªand reflects modern Shanghai's schizophrenic array of colonial, cutting-edge, and kitsch aesthetics. Catering to CJW's upscale clientele, who may choose from a variety of vintage wines and spirits as well as Cuban cigars displayed in a large glass humidor. Hong Kong chef Simon Evans serves traditional Western and Chinese fusion cuisine in the club's restaurant (222 Yanan Rd. E.; 86-21-6339-1777; no cover)]

CJW -Bund Center. Bund Center 50/F Office Tower, 222 Yan An Road East, Tel: 86-21-6339-1777 Fax: 8621-63391567. [contact: Eric Chang. Top quality jazz performance for Shanghai music lovers! Performing from Monday-Thursday 9:00-12:30, Friday, Saturday 9:00-1:15. The house jazz band plays nightly until 1a.m., catering to CJW's upscale clientele, who may choose from a variety of vintage wines and spirits as well as Cuban cigars displayed in a large glass humidor. Extensive cocktail and bar snack menu. Its 360-degree panorama gives patrons a peek at the Bund's colonial architecture, Pudong's futuristic skyline, the Yu Yuan Gardens, and more.]

Cotton Club. 8 Fuxing Xi Lu. Tel: 021/6437-7110 [Jazz and blues club, the Cotton Club is an institution in Shanghai. The house band is a mix of Chinese and foreign musicians]

House of Blues and Jazz. 158 South Maoming Road. Tel: 86-21-6437-5270 Fax: 86-21-3401-0908 [contact: Mr. Lin Dongfu, Nicholas Bouloukos House pianist/vocalist and music coordinator. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Sunday night jam session. Beautiful and unique home for American music in Shanghai. Full bar and live music on first floor -- second floor is a dining and banquet area. Features select American jazz musicians playing with local Chinese musicians]

JZ Club. 46 West Fuxing Road. Tel: (86-21)64310269 [contact: Ren Yu Qing. The JZ club in Shanghai is one of the hottest jazz clubs in China. It features live jazz every night of the week with a different group each night. from latin to straight-ahead to funk to original music, JZ has something to offer every jazz fan. 10pm, nightly.]

Number Five. 20 GuangDong Rd, near ZhongShan Rd. (#5 The Bund). Tel: (86-21)6329-4558. Fax: (86-21)6329-4686. [contact: Steve Banks. message = As of December 2005, Number Five is Shanghai's newest jazz club. Located right on the historic bund, this chilled-out basement bar feels like it could have been one of the venues where Shanghai's jazz scene started taking off in the 20's. With a regular quintet playing Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:30pm to 1am, it's really a club for listeners, as this is also the first club in town focused on bringing original creative jazz to the scene. The bar/cafe is open every day from 10am to 2am, and has a full lunch and dinner menu that includes reliable western fare from soups, sandwiches and salads to pizza and pasta, and even a few asian staples. It also boasts a selection of tasty British and Belgian beers. In the daytime it's the perfect spot to rest from touristing on the bund, and at night it's the best place to get away from the expensive glitz and glamour of many other bund area establishments and just hear some great music.]

Peace Hotel Jazz Bar. 20 Nanjing East Road. Tel: 86-21-63211244 [Nightly. 8-11]

SHEN ZHEN CITY

The Portside Jazz Club. HaiBin Business Center, Sea World, She Kou Industrial Zone, Guangdong province, 518067. Tel: +86 (0) 138233 40062 Fax: +86 755 2683 5235 [contact: Mr. Russell Kirkham /Mr. Harvey Shu. Large open plan 450 sqm Newly built and opened Club that offers all styles of Jazz music to our customers. We have live band entertainment and our DJ is from Hong Kong. We have Mexican style food available from 11am till 12 midnight and our opening hours are 11am till 2am 7 days a week. We are located to the left hand side (Portside) of the (static) Minghua ship, just 5 mins walk from Shekou/Hong Kong ferry terminal.We welcome all Jazz lovers from all over the World to visit and enjoy our Jazz club]