Jazz Clubs in Paris?

[gionnio]

Any recommendations? Just looking for straight ahead jazz - even a dump is ok if the music is good.

We tried online searches, but came up with a lot of hybrid forms that might be ok but don't seem like what we're looking for.

We're staying near the Palais des Congrès, so something nearby would be great!

[henryrobinett]

I was there last year and was unsuccessful. There was a blues jazz spot that was popular. I don't remember the name. I have a couple of jazz buddy\ies who liove there but they didn't reply.

[Peter C]

Glad to see Le Caveau de la Huchette still seems to be going strong (was there 40+ years ago!)

I don't remember the location of le Palais des Congrès but the Paris metro is/was pretty good and runs until late.

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[David B]

Are you there right now or going soon?

Le Duc des Lombards and Sunrise/Sunset are the big clubs in Paris and regular stops on the touring circuit for American musicians as well as the best of the European scene.

Paris jazz guitarists Clément Trimouille and Katia Schiavone are two great straight ahead players working a lot around the city. Anywhere they are playing will be worth checking out.

[Piedaddy]

Was also there several years ago and had a blast. I remember going downstairs literally into a cave. Great vibe and good night of music.

[Piedaddy]

That's the Le Caveau de la Huchette!!

[Bobby Timmons]

The Blue Note, of course.

[gionnio]

Thanks to all for the pointers. We're in Paris through Tuesday. Unfortunately, Clément Trimouille and Katia Schiavone don't have dates until after we leave, but we may check out Le Ducs, Sunset Sunside or Riv3 on Saturday. We hope to return next year so we'll have a look at the neighborhood near the Hotel de Ville and Saint Paul stations, just a short hop for us on the 1 metro line.

[jaco1]

Le Piano Vache in the Latin Quartier has jazz on Monday nights. Caught Adrian Moingard trio a few years ago. Like sitting in someones living room.

[David B]

Romain Vuillemin is playing at Sunset-Sunrise tomorrow, 4 October. Great guitarist.

[littleknicky]

A site that lists daily concerts ( including jazz) around the city. Google translate the site if your French is rusty.

LYLO, le guide de vos concerts a Paris et en Ile-de-France

[David B]

Clément Trimouille is playing tonight (Friday) at Quartier Rouge with some great musicians. Bit of a jam session too.

[RJVB]

I was there last year and was unsuccessful.

Here in continental western Europe there are periods of the year where there might be nothing close enough to any specific style you're looking for, even in Paris. But judging from the few jazz musicians I follow Paris is the only place in France that has jazz clubs.

2 manouche jazz events by the Leviathan Gipsy Band:
Tomorrow 5/10, 19:30 in Le Ravitailleur (12e arr.)

Sat. 12/10, 20:30 at Le Mélangeur (Cergy):

Another place just outside of Paris that has regular manouche jazz evenings is La Vache à Lunettes in St. Denis (the city where the old kinds were crowned and buried):
@la_vache_a_lunettes

[Ukena]

There is a nice little jazz club in the Marais, not far from our apartment in Paris called 38Riv. Jam session every night after a couple of sets.

It's at the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Rue Vieille du Temple, not far from the Hôtel de Ville Metro station (take the 1 train at Pont de Neuilly); just east of the BHV.

38Riv — Jazz Club & Bar intimiste au coeur du Marais, Paris | 38Riv Jazz Club & Bar

[bebopblues]

Yes, Club 38Riv. Very casual, very small, very local. Inexpensive, too. Went a couple of nights earlier this year just because it was nearby. You may not see any superstars but it is a cool scene.

[David B]

A short film about the Paris jazz scene. With English subtitles.

[2bornot2bop]

Regardless of the music venue, you’re in Paris. Enjoy it, and feel privileged for not everyone can go there.

[benhatchins]

Going to Paris next months. Very excited! flighthub had the cheapest ticket for my last-minute trip, but the fees added up fast. At first glance, it looked like I was saving over $100, but by the time I finished booking, the final price was only slightly better than competitors. That said, the flight went smoothly, and there were no hiccups with the itinerary. If you’re confident your plans won’t change, it’s not a bad way to save. But if flexibility is important, I’d recommend reading every detail carefully — especially their change and cancellation policies.

[sully75]

Monk Taverne De Cluny has excellent shows and the Brunards on Sunday can be amazing. It turns into a late night jam and you'll see some amazing players.

[gionnio]

Thanks again for all the info.

We'll be there again in September, so I'm going to plan ahead this time and enjoy as much as possible.

Was in NYC for Frank Vignola's guitar night in May, sat in front of Pasquale Grasso and was blown away...another great pointer from David B!

[Tristano]

Thanks again for all the info.

We'll be there again in September, so I'm going to plan ahead this time and enjoy as much as possible.

Was in NYC for Frank Vignola's guitar night in May, sat in front of Pasquale Grasso and was blown away...another great pointer from David B!

Bal Blomet (15th district) has nice venue also

[Eugle]

We are going to visit Paris soon, so I've found this discussion just in time. Thanks for the recommendations! I’ve been checking out tickets and deals online, and a few Chatdeal reviews popped up while I was looking aroun. It seems like it might be worth comparing prices there too. Can’t wait to check out some of these clubs in person!

[sully75]

This is a post I made on Djangobooks.com, mostly about Django music. But the Django music in Paris is absolutely amazing. Even if it's not your thing, I'd recommend being open minded, because players playing that style in Paris are some of the best improvisers I've ever heard.

Anyway, here's the post:

parisjazzclub.net has a lot of what is going on, but not everything.
there's an open jam session at the Green Linnet on Sunday nights. Also on Sundays is the Brunard Connexion at Monk Taverne De Cluny which is absolutely not to be missed, particularly if you can stay late, as there is often heavy hitters sitting in. Monk also has stuff on Wednesday or Thursday, check the calendar.
Individual players post stuff on their instagram. Daniel John Martin (violinist) hosts a lot of things regularly, he's at a place called Le Saint Jean every Thursday I think. This week he had Romane.
There's a lot of music happening at little restaurants and stuff, that's mostly on instagram, sometimes it's not promoted at all.
The Melville is a fancy restaurant that has music regularly.
I really like Sunset Sunside for more straight ahead jazz. New Morning has music (Birelli played last night but it was sold out).
Anyway, Parisjazzclub.net is a great place to start but if you ask people when you go out you might find out about something special. Piano Vache is another place.
There was a place called L'Apostrophe that had really great music and a great vibe, it seems like they are not having music but I'm not sure.

Also follow Marius Bojan on Instagram, he plays a lot and has one of my guitars.



This is Marius playing my guitar on the right at Monk, Taverne De Cluny

[Aiq]

The Blue Note, of course.

That guitarist is…John McLaughlin.

[kepa1]

Bonjour,
For anyone coming to Paris, I'd recommend checking the LYLO, le guide de vos concerts a Paris et en Ile-de-France site, which lists (almost) all the musical events in the "capitale". Off course, Jazz or Chanson can be chosen as preferences.
This would be a good way to start reading a little bit of French, too!