NYC Jazz

We are delighted to share this wonderful article about our great friend and Harlem jazz hostess, Marjorie Eliot’s Parlor Entertainment home concerts.  But first, a personal anecdote:  In the late 90’s we were contacted by a French television producer hoping to connect with Marjorie.  At the time, we were a website noted for “keeping tabs…

Brooklyn is known for its lively and diverse jazz scene, which is an important part of its culture. The area has a rich musical history and offers many places where people can enjoy live jazz performances, from traditional to modern styles.  Jazz bars in Brooklyn, New York are not just for music; they are also…

New York City is unquestionably famous for its lively culture, and jazz is a big part of it. The city has a long history of jazz, offering venues where both famous and new musicians perform.  From historic clubs to cozy spots, NYC combines live music with great food (experience live music dining in NYC!), creating…

If you want to do something that’s not popular (yet!) but should totally be, then book yourself a jazz tour in NYC! That’s right. With the art, culture, and history that it offers, NYC is also a musical haven for all music lovers, especially jazz.  Searching for “jazz clubs near me” in the Big Apple…

If you’re a jazz lover, or if you love all forms of music, jazz clubs are a must visit! The Big Apple, also known as the World Capital of Jazz, has numerous jazz clubs that are filled with famous and local jazz artists.  From live music to jamming with artists yourself to enjoying good food…

Marjorie Eliot, Bob Cunningham, and Gerald Hayes from back in the day at Parlor Entertainment – 555 Edgecombe, Apt. #3F   We wanted to tip our hat to Marjorie Eliot who started Parlor Entertainment over 3 decades ago and by all accounts hasn’t missed a Sunday since the beginning.  In fact, the Covid lock-down period…

If you’re in NYC this holiday season, think no more and search for “jazz places near me” to have a unique experience with music.  How great would it be to visit a fully decorated city during the holidays while also getting to enjoy one of the best musical genres of all time, jazz? If you…

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…

Marcus Persiani, Avi Cohen, Patience Higgins, Wayne Escoffery – St. Nick’s Pub jam session Having just discovered this vintage blog post from the “smoking-in-clubs-days” on an old hard drive, I rush now to chuck it up here to give New York city’s live jazz fans, a chance to feel nostalgic and maybe a little old….

NAMA – New Amsterdam Musical Association – photo by Gordon Polatnick Happy Autumn Friends: The Good News First: This has been a bounce-back year in the storied Harlem jazz club world, (which we’ve been tracking since 1997). The pandemic and resulting inflationary economy has done a number on the scene.  Minton’s Playhouse, which had a…