though I by no means am an expert on London clubs, (shit, I've never even
been to London, though I plan to go in December), I picked up this info at
Time Out's Web site and thought I should pass it on. Dig:
Jazz Venues
For many punters the difference between trad jazz and
more improvisational 'modern' jazz is as great as the
gulf between Rachmaninov and ragga. Watch out for venues
that specialise in one or the other.
100 Club
100 Oxford Street, W1 (0171 636 0933). Tottenham Court Road tube.
Open 7.30pm-midnight Mon-Wed; 8pm-1am Thur; 8.30pm-3am Fri;
7.30pm-1am Sat; 7.30-11.30pm Sun.
Admission =A35-=A38.
No credit cards.
The Sex Pistols staged one of their first London gigs in
this basement in Oxford Street. Although views aren't
good, it's a fun place. These days you're more likely to
hear a mix of trad and modern jazz, rockabilly, blues
and swing.
Blue Note
Hoxton Square, N1 (0171 729 2476). Old Street tube/N96 bus.
Open 8pm-2am daily.
Music from 8.30pm.
Admission =A34-=A310.
No credit cards.
Well-known jazz, Asian, African and Latin artists from
Britain and abroad are booked at this friendly venue.
The capacity is limited, so arrive early or book.
Bull's Head Barnes
Londsdale Road, SW13 (0181 876 5241). Hammersmith tube then bus
9A/Barnes Bridge BR/N14, N65 bus.
Open 11am-11pm Mon-Sat; 12.30-3pm, 7-10.30pm, Sun.
Music 8.30pm daily.
Admission =A33-=A37.
No credit cards.
Some of the best jazz in Britain in convivial, riverside
surroundings.
Jazz Caf=E9
5 Parkway, NW1 (0171 344 0044). Camden Town tube/N93 bus.
Open 7pm-midnight Mon-Thur; 7pm-2am Fri, Sat; noon-4pm,
7pm-midnight Sun.
Music times vary.
Admission =A37-=A315.
Credit A, V.
An excellent venue with a wide interpretation of jazz,
including soul, Latin, African and rap. Bands play every
night.
Pizza on the Park
11 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park Corner, SW1 (0171 235 5550). Hyde Park
Corner tube.
Open 8am-midnight daily.
Music 9.15pm daily.
Admission =A38-=A318.
Credit A, AmEx, DC, =A3TC, V.
The flagship restaurant of the Pizza Express chain with
sets from popular names in mainstream jazz.
Ronnie Scott's
47 Frith Street, W1 (0171 439 0747). Leicester Square, Piccadilly
Circus or Tottenham Court Road tube.
Open 8.30pm-3am Mon-Sat.
Music 9.30pm Mon-Sat.
Admission =A312 Mon-Thur; =A314 Fri, Sat.
Credit A, AmEx, DC, =A3$TC, V.
This legendary Soho jazz venue still attracts all the
major visiting jazz heroes. Sound and atmosphere are
excellent, but the charges for food and drink are
extortionate. Book in advance to get a table with a good
view.
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