The London clubbing scene is a popular mix of themes, styles, events and music genres. There are a variety of London Jazz Club Bar in the city that cater to the various subgenres of jazz music. There are many types of jazz being played including smooth jazz, Latin jazz, swing jazz, and Hip Hop Jazz, often crossing over into each other and into other categories of music.
The Bulls Head in Barnes, West London, is famed for hosting Jazz events and recently celebrated 50 years of jazz. The party featured Vic Ash, who was the original act in 1959 for the opening night and first Bulls Head gig. This London Jazz Club Bar is situated on the Thames river front in a beautiful part of town. The original owner, Albert Tolley, decided to follow Ronnie Scotts lead and began putting live jazz acts on just days after Ronnie Scott’s club opened.
Jazz after Dark in Soho, is a late night London Jazz Club Bar and restaurant where live jazz and blues are played 7 nights a week. The premises are small, laid back and low lit, serving international cuisine, ranging from Tex Mex to Tapas and a sizeable choice of cocktails. Unsigned and professional musicians play a range of music with some nights seeing impromptu sets from regulars Amy Winehouse and Pete Docherty. Admission on a Wednesday night is only £5.00, well worth a visit.
Cafe OTO first opened in 2008 aiming of provide venues for creative new music. This London Jazz Club Bar comprises of one café bar area which serves food throughout the day, with nightly live music acts. It is located in Dalston and provides a platform for new performers. The setting is very intimate, making it a perfect place for a laid back evening of jazz.
Mayfair is the fashionable setting for the Dover Street Restaurant & Jazz Bar. This London Jazz Club Bar is renowned for its excellent location for ‘celebrity spotting’. A-listers often drop by for the live jazz, soul and blues performances. Winners of the prestigious Visit London Gold Award, for best live entertainment the club presents nightly live acts including some of the best bands around and dancing until 3.00am. It has a unique atmosphere and is popular with large groups and individual diners.
The Brickhouse Bar and Grill is not a jazz-only establishment but it is still definitely worth a visit. It is a converted warehouse space in Brick Lane’s Old Truman Brewery set on 3 levels. The entertainment varies from day to day, so check the Website before going. The trendy environment and chic décor will keep you coming back for more. Live acts include jazz, blues, acoustic sets and burlesque groups.
If you love live music, book your tickets for a great night out at a London Jazz Club Bar, where you will hear the modern legends of the subgenres of jazz.