131 W 3rd St,New York,Illinois
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Finally made it to the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club! I recommend getting a reservation as this place gets packed out quickly and you may not have much luck waiting in the standby line. We didn’t eat but the food looks great. We caught DJ Logic who is “widely credited for introducing jazz into the hip-hop realms” and he did not disappoint. It was a 6 piece set with keys, sax, bass, guitar, drums, and DJ Logic orchestrating it all.
Great experience. The seating is SUPER tight though. It was uncomfortable to be so close to others during the show. The music was so good. We saw Cory Henry. He was a great performer and the sound was excellent. Would definitely see him again. They have a $20 minimum so we got a drink and dessert. The tickets ended up being $126 for two and we got them ahead of time.
What a crazy intimate venue; there is no bad seat. We arrived early to get choice seating, and to enjoy a pre-show dinner. The food was good, a little pricey perhaps, but delicious. The highlight was really the show, though. The night we were there we caught The Bad Plus....and they were phenomenal....but so was the lineup for the rest of the month.
We had an incredible time at Blue Note Jazz Club! The atmosphere was truly amazing, creating the perfect ambiance for a night of live music. The performances were outstanding, showcasing the talent and artistry of the musicians. The friendly staff added to the overall experience, making us feel welcome and taken care of throughout the evening. I can't wait to return for another unforgettable night of jazz!
The Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC is a total respite from the chaos of the city. Whether you're making a special trip to see a particular artist or whether you're just popping in on a whim to stand by the bar and have some drinks while watching whoever's playing, it's a pleasure to visit this iconic venue. The best time of year, however, is when trumpeter Chris Botti and his band arrive for their month-long residency in December, which runs through January. He's an iron man who puts on two shows a night, and if you plan ahead, you can get the best seats. I recommend center stage, but back by the wall. When you're right up on the stage, you could end up facing the wrong way, and in order to see the band you'd have to twist your neck like an owl. It's too close in a very crowded space. The Blue Note is like the size of a studio apartment, and yet they have like 50 table tops or something to fill. Book your tickets ahead of time, and arrive early, especially in the winter and ESPECIALLY on NYE. Otherwise you'll be on the wrong end of a long line in the cold. Their door policy sometimes doesn't seem to make sense; they'll let the non-ticket holders in first to fill out the bar space, and then let the people lined up in after those first folks are let in, which just makes it more crowded as you're trying to check your coat and get seated. That's the one thing they could do a little bit better, but dress warm and you'll be fine.