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4 New York City Regions With the Best Jazz Clubs


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Do you love jazz and are searching for “jazz clubs near me?” If so, then a jazz tour in New York City is exactly what you need. 

The Big Apple is known for having the highest number of top jazz clubs across the city! It’s the best place to visit to go on a jazz tour to have the best guided experience around New York City, whether you’re sightseeing or visiting jazz clubs!

4 New York City Regions With Top Jazz Clubs

 

Harlem

Harlem is a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. It’s one of the most popular regions for jazz clubs. Harlem is popular for its vibrant nightlife, including live music in jazz clubs and historic buildings, such as the Alexander Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Jackie Robinson Park. 

Popular jazz clubs in Harlem include 449 LA SCAT, Lucille’s, Bill’s Place, Room 623, and more. Some, like “The Porch,” only allow private parties, and a local jazz tour operator will be your best way to get in!

 

Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan is a neighborhood in the southernmost part of Manhattan in New York City. It’s also referred to as Downtown Manhattan or Downtown New York City. It includes areas such as Greenwich Village that hosts the world’s largest Halloween parade (the annual Village Halloween Parade), Tribeca, world-famous Chinatown, the Financial District (aka FiDi). 

Popular jazz clubs in Lower Manhattan include 1803, The Django, The Ear Inn, Bar Next Door, Sour Mouse, and more. 

 

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (aka UWS) is an affluent neighborhood in New York City with mostly residential buildings. The area is one of the wealthiest in the city, and country. Many movies, such as the famous “West Side Story” from 1961, have been shot here. 

Popular jazz clubs in the Upper West Side include Cleopatra’s Needle and Smoke.

 

Midtown Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan is spread across the central portion of New York City. The neighborhood hosts world-famous landmarks, including Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Modern Art. 

Popular jazz clubs in Midtown Manhattan include Birdland, Iridium, Bond 45, The Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, and more. 

Your search for “jazz clubs near me” ends with the most reliable jazz tour operator in New York, Big Apple Jazz Tours. With an experience of over 25 years with Greenwich Village and Harlem’s jazz scene, the company offers private and group tours to the most popular jazz clubs in the city. You can choose from group tours to corporate tours to private tours to get the best and up-close jazz experience.