Arthur's Tavern. 57 Grove Street, Tel: 011-212-675-6879 fax: 011-212-243-1082 [contac: Reouven Barzilai. Straight ahead jazz, dixieland, classic swing, Chicago style blues, and funk. Live music nightly, no cover charge, historic jazz venue for over 55 years, light menu, open Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Sunday and Monday 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.]

THE "BIG APPLE" JAZZ SCENE NEWS AND VIEWS by Lenore Raphael READ

Barclay Jazz Bar. 315 West 44th Street (Between 8th / 9th Avenue) Tel: 212-581-3080

Birdland. 315 West 44th Street, between 8th and 9th Tel: (212)581-3080 [contact: Andy Kaufman. Historic venue]

Bell Caffe.310 Spring Street. Tel: 212 334 2355

Birdland. 315 W 44th St; New York, NY 10036. Tel: +1 212-581-3080

Blue Note. 131 West 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012. Tel: 212-475-8592 [The Blue Note, one of the world's finest jazz club, located in the heart of New York’s Greenwich Village, Tokyo, Osaka & Fukuoka, Japan and our newest location on the legendary strip in Las Vegas, is synonymous not only with great jazz in an intimate setting, but also critically-acclaimed food.]

Cachaça Jazz 'n' Samba Club. 35 West 8th Street. [Cachaça (pronounced “ka–SHA–sa”)Photo of Cachaca Jazz ‘n’ Samba Club's lobby. is the newest late–night Jazz Club in Greenwich Village, located at 35 W. 8th Street between Fifth & Sixth Avenues in New York City. This intimate room, decorated in a beautiful Brazilian theme, features the best in live jazz and world music. A perfectly conditioned 1932 mahogany 7–foot Steinway piano graces the stage. In addition, the room is tuned using a double bass as an acoustic reference, resulting in a superb listening experience, and a double bass in the lobby sets the tone and vibe of the club.]

Cleopatra's Needle 2485 Broadway. Tel: 212.769.6969 [contact: Maher Hussien. Medditteranean cuisine, ful bar, Open mic for singers on Sun 2-6, Live music every night,hard bop, bebop, blues. Jam Session Tues and Sunday nights, 9-2, and late night jam sessions Wed-Sat 4-1 AM]

Cornelias St Cafe. 29 Cornelia St.Tel: 212.989.9319

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Jazz at Lincoln Center. 33 W. 60th Street, 11th Floor. New York, NY 10023-7999. Tel: 212-258-9807. [contact: Scott H. Thompson Assistant Director - Public Relations. Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola is designed to entertain people in the spirit that Dizzy had...very welcoming," Mr. Marsalis explains. "We just want people to have a good time. We want the musicians to feel comfortable to play. We want people to come in and have a memorable experience. This whole facility is designed for international participation. This is a hall of integration...to bring everything together."]

55 Bar.55 Christopher Street. (Seventh Ave. So. / Waverly Place). Tel: 212-929-9883

5C Jazz Cafe. 68 Avenue C. (at 5th Street). Tel: 212-477-5993

Garage Restaurant and Cafe. 99 Seventh Avenue South. At Christopher Street, Greenwich Village. Tel: 212-645-0600 Fax: 212-945-4768 [Club has been open about 7 or 8 years, mainly straight-ahead, often with vocalists. Food is moderately priced and excellent with a lot of variety. Raw bar. No cover jazz 7 nights and weekend brunches]

IMAC. 370 New York Ave. Huntington. NY 11743. Tel: 631 549-9666. Fax: 631 549-9423 [contact: Michael Rothbard. An intimate theatre with great accoutics and every seat has an excellent view IMAC present world class talent in all forms of jazz,blues,folk and world musics. concerts occur on the weekends and the program runs year round.]

Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.) Tel: 212.582.2121

Kitano Hotel Bar Lounge. 66 Park Avenue (corner of 38th Street) Tel: 212-885-7000. Fax: 212-885-7100. [contact: Hans C. Basse. The Kitano New York, New York’s first and only Japanese-owned hotel and situated in the historic Murray Hill section of Manhattan, features weekly Jazz performances featuring some of the Jazz world’s legendary musicians.
The Kitano New York is undeniably the soothing sounds of Jazz music. Every Wednesday through Friday the hotel’s Bar Lounge comes alive with the melodious rhythms of Jazz music offering two sets at 8 P.M. and 9:45 P.M. The Kitano New York offers a unique venue for some of New York City’s top jazz entertainers. While the Kitano blends East and West seamlessly within its walls, it also brings together the finest classical and contemporary Japanese and American Jazz artists to the Murray Hill neighborhood. The Kitano is dedicated to providing the best in Jazz music, showcasing performers from around the world representing different styles of Jazz. In addition to the Bar Lounge, the hotel offers several dining options such as the Garden Cafe and the Hakubai, a traditional Japanese restaurant.]

Louis 649. 649 East 9th Street. Tel: 212-673-1190. [contact: Zachary Sharaga. Louis 649 is the reincarnation of Louis, formerly owned by Andrew Rumpler. The new owner is native New Yorker, 21 year-old Zachary Sharaga. The nightly live music at 9pm, the extensive beer, wine, and scotch list]

The Jazz Standard. 116 East 27 Street. Tel: 212.576.2232 Fax: 212.576.2561 [contact: James Polsky. New straight ahead club in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, The Jazz Standard is the only NY jazz club/restaurant to receive 2 stars from The New York Times. Currently open Tuesday . Saturday with sets at 8PM, 10PM and Midnight on weekends. The more formal restaurant 27 Standard is on street level and The Jazz Standard is one flight down]

Kavehaz Jazz Club. 37 W 26th. Street. Tel: 212.343.0612 Fax: 212.343.0613. [contact: Hila Yaacobi. Kavehaz has jazz every night of the week.]

The Jazz. 375 Kosciuszko Street, entrance at 179 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11221. Mailing Adress: 111 Livingston Street, suite 1110, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Brooklyn, NY. New York. 11201 USA. Tel: 718 453 7825 Fax: 718 643 9143 [contact: Lillithe E. Meyers/Tiecha D. Merritt. The Jazz is an intimate jazz cafe, which is alcohol and smoke free, located in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn. The club features live Jazz every Friday and Saturday nights 9pm-1am, and a Monday night jam session 8pm-12 midnight. Light finger foods are available, as well as coffees and teas. The motto is "Jazz and Coffee Please." There is also an array of non-alcohol beverages to choose from. The club has exposed brick walls, a fire place and great acoustics. Newsday made the club their hot spot back in March during the Clubs "Lady got Chops" festival]

The Jazz Gallery. 290 Hudson Street. Tel: 212-242-1063 Fax: 212-627-2807 [contact: Dale Fitzgerald. The Jazz Gallery is a not-for-profit jazz cultural center that has recently begun to feature a number of thematic performance series. Additionally, the Gallery has a history of mounting both fine art and historical exhibitions on a variety of jazz themes and of tieing literary/ poetry/musical performances to these exhibitions]

Knitting Factory. . 74 Leonard St. NY 10013 Tel:212.219.3006 [One of the premier venues for live jazz and the promotion of jazz]

Knickerbocker's. 33 University Place. New York, NY 10003. Tel: 212.228.4890

Louis. 649 E. 9th St. (corner of Ave. C) Tel: 212-673-1190 [contact: Andrew Rumpler. Nice, cozy bar named after Louis Armstrong, nostalgic jazz decor. Beer, good wine selection and appetizers like brie, olives, antipasta plates. Trios tend to be diverse and cover all genres of jazz except avant/free. Open Tues-Sun 7pm. No live jazz Fri or Sat]

Pumpkins. 1448 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn. Tel: 718 284 9086 [contact: Bill Rutherford. Pumpkins is a great jazz club with no cover, live music every night of the week, and a free juke box. Sidemen who play with top performers frequently come here to jam. All sorts of people sit in. The room has a warm sound, and the place is friendly and comfortable]

Sistas' Place. 456 Nostrand Avenue. (enter on Jefferson Ave) Brooklyn. Tel: (718) 398-1766 Fax: (718) 623-1855 [contact: Amadi Ajamu. Intimate Jazz Club, Coffee House. In the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn. A place where artists "feel at home" and express themselves and their art in profound ways. At Sistas' Place our motto is "Culture is a Weapon". Featuring Saturday Night Jazz two sets 9pm & 10:30pm. First & Third Sunday "Jazzoetry" and many special events]

Smoke. 2751 Broadway. Tel: (212) 864 6662 [contact: Paul Stache and Frank Christopher. Formerly Augie's, Smoke is a small but comfortable Jazz club. With carpeted floor and sofas for seats, the atmosphere in the club is very intimate and comparable to watching a band play in your own living room. Smoke has live music seven days a week. They serve drinks but no food (you can bring your own food). The club usually opens at 5pm and music usually starts at 9pm]

Smalls. 183 West 10th. Street. Tel: 212.929.7565 [Trad to modern. nightly jam session that goes from 2am . 8am. Best of all the cover is only $10 which include snacks and non.alcoholic drinks]

St. Nicks Pub. 773 West 149 Street & St. Nicholas Ave. Tel: 212-283-9728 [contact: Earl Spain. Monday Nite Jam Session's Tuesday Open mic. Wednesday Live music. Thursday Jam Sesson. Friday Bill Saxton]

Sweet Rhythm. 88 7th Avenue South, Manhattan. Tel: 1 212 255 36 26 [contact: James Browne. Sweet Rhythm's location, 88 Seventh Avenue South is long associated with great music. From circa 1975 until April 2001, the site was the home of Sweet Basil, a world class jazz club which presented some of the most renowned names in jazz over it’s quarter century tenure. Major talents such as Art Blakey, Doc Cheatham, David Murray, Olu Dara, Art Farmer, Joe Williams, Regina Carter, Kenny Garrett and countless others graced the stage and presented night after glorious night of captivating, engaging sounds. Now, housed in the space once occupied by Sweet Basil, Sweet Rhythm features both live and recorded, traditional, contemporary and hybrid music from all over the planet including jazz, blues, salsa, rai, reggae, merengue, samba, high life, flamenco and many other styles. The sounds are complimented by a menu featuring delectable meat, fish, fowl dishes, as well as vegetarian and salad items from French / American cuisine. The club also features a well-stocked bar with inventive drink offerings, a modern yet comfortable decor and an emphasis on warm, efficient service resulting in a friendly relaxed ambience. Musicians like John Hicks, Buster Williams, Billy Drummond, Billy Hart, Lenny White, Mulgrew Miller, Regina Carter, Claudia Acuna perform at Sweet Rhythm every day of the week. Bands take stage at 8pm and 10pm with midnight shows on Friday and Saturday. Cover charges range from $10 to $25, dress is your option (we do suggest clothing).]

The Five Spot. 459 Myrtle Avenue, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Tel: 212.631.0100

Tonic. 107 Norfolk Street (between Delancey and Rivington) Tel: (212)358.7503 [Open 8:00am.12:00am, Sat .Sun 10:00am.12:00am]

Village Vanguard. 178 7th Avenue South. Tel: 212.255.4037 [Sunday. Thursday 9:30 and 11:30, Friday and Saturday 9:30, 11:30, and 1:30]

Zinc Bar. 90 West Houston Street. Tel: 212.421.8337

SARATOGA

One Caroline St. Jazz and Blues Bistro. 1 Caroline Street,Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Tel: 518-587-2026 [contact: Dianne and David Pedinotti. Fine dining, eclectic menu, excellent wine list. Family owned and operated, enjoy gourmet food in an intimate atmosphere, surrounded by black and white photos of jazz greats. Music 6-11 p.m. nightly. Dinner reservations recommended]

WESTBURY

Mirelle’s. 170 Post Avenue. Tel: 516 338-4933- [contact: Jake LeGuerre. Jazz Brunch on Sundays only featuring Al Cardillo on bass with special guests. Trios and quartets]