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New York is a must-visit destination, no matter where you are from. It’s globally known for its cultural diversity and art displays.  New York is divided into 5 boroughs, The Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.  Manhattan itself is broadly divided into Lower Manhattan (Downtown), Midtown Manhattan, and Upper Manhattan.  6 Basic Q&As about…

If you’re a foodie, there’s no reason not to try as many cuisines as you want! Lower Manhattan, as with the rest of NYC, is one of the best places to visit some great eateries.  From delis to modern eateries, there is something for everyone in this city.  Top 4 Eateries in Lower Manhattan Blue…

NAMA – New Amsterdam Musical Association – photo by Gordon PolatnickExclusive Big Apple Jazz’s Insider’s Guide to Harlem Jazz by Gordon Polatnick The longest standing jazz venues in Harlem are at the opposite ends of the neighborhood and two right in the middle. Parlor Entertainment is up at 160th Street and Minton’s Playhouse is down…

     As we head into the 9th month of pandemic deprivation, we are not confident that jazz life will ever resemble pre-COVID status.   All music venues struggle against all odds to remain in business during this extended lockdown.        Performers and performance venues were likely hit the hardest as precautionary health…

As the winter of 2020 sets in, Big Apple Jazz is offering private tours during the day with a “Harlem Beat of the Streets” theme.  After owning a Harlem jazz cafe, and decades of experience as a tour guide locally and internationally I am doing what feels best in the moment: a relaxed, comfortable walking…