Minton's Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Minton's Playhouse

8.1
206 W 118th St (btwn St Nicholas & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 41 tips and reviews

New York PostNew York Post: Wonderful live jazz musicians go all night. Pass on the sampler platter for North African-spiced grilled shrimp, sherry-tinted she-crab soup, and dreamy cheese grits. Jackets-required for men. Read more.

Naomi T.Naomi Tolson: Wonderful environment, friendly people, delicious food, and fabulous house band. Highly recommend as a date night or a great place for an intimate jazz experience. Get the scallops or biscuits!

Renae M.Renae Mason: Wonderful, old-school romantic jazz venue in Harlem with cocktails named after famous musicians. I had the 'Bessie' :)

Paris Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

2. Paris Blues

7.8
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (btwn 120th & 121st), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 27 tips and reviews

Wallace B.Wallace Bachman: Wednesday nights. Great jazz. No cover. So comfortable.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pay a visit to a charming neighborhood dive bar with great Jazz music, a friendly crowd and rarely a cover charge. Yes it’s a bit rundown, but that’s park of its allure.

Emily A.Emily Andino: Friendly people and amazing jazz. Not far from the subway.

Shrine World Music Venue is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

3. Shrine World Music Venue

8.2
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (134th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Harlem · 49 tips and reviews

Jaro G.Jaro G4: Get the Afrotrip (w/ Brazillian Rum) and come chill out to the Reggae and (live)Jazz tunes on a Sunday night. Great for going to work the next day.....

Dulcita C.Dulcita Coco: Great music venue playing Jazz and African/Caribbean/South American music. Very mixed crowd of people from all walks of the world. Once you're here, you're in another (chilled out) galaxy.

Aaron E.Aaron Evans: Amazing free Jazz show every Sunday starting at 5pm and ending at 8pm

Red Rooster is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Red Rooster

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 555 tips and reviews

chrischris: Live jazz on Sunday nights!

3FLOZ3FLOZ: Worth the trip to Harlem! Tuesday & Sunday nights they have live Jazz. Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson’s eatery offers his take on soul-food classics. Come for Renaissance on Thursdays (7:30pm), a weekly DJ night devoted to jazz and soul tunes from across the globe. Read more.

Bill's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

5. Bill's Place

8.9
148 W 133rd St (Bet. 7th Ave & Lenox Ace), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Diane J.Diane Jean-Mary: Amazing and intimate jazz house. Must see in NYC

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A Jazz speakeasy that masquerades a a club. Bring your own booze from the nearby hooch spot or mooch off of collegiates in the know. Based in Harlem's jazz district. Authentic and Smooth. Door cover.

Meghan B.Meghan Burek: Amazing live music!

Londel's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

6. Londel's Restaurant

7.8
2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd (Btwn 139th & Frederick Douglass), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 17 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Mack: Great ambiance! Good food. Slow service though. Great live jazz band on Saturday but music can get kind of loud.

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Since it has been jazzed up the look is Cosby meets Harlem. Traditional fare with a Cajun twist. The look and feel is very 80's. Sunday all you can eat buffet attracts a stuffy church set. Great cafe.

Joselin F.Joselin Fernandez: I love the live jazz music. It adds to the old school southern jazz theme. Their drinks are very well made; not a lot of selections of beers though.

Marcus Garvey Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

7. Marcus Garvey Park

8.4
Mt. Morris Park W & Madison Ave (btwn W 120th & W 124th St), New York, NY
Park · Central Harlem · 52 tips and reviews

Danny S.Danny Silverio: Jazz festival 😁

CompassCompass: Free live jazz and featured comedy acts fill the summer event calendar, while public play spaces, ping-pong tournaments, and a public amphitheater keep park-goers busy all year.

Harry C.Harry Chen: Fantastic stage for summer jazz Cuban music and animation. Nice people and neighborhood too.

Ginny's Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Ginny's Supper Club

8.0
310 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews

Sheridan P.Sheridan Pennington: My favorite place to see a bit of big band jazz in my neighborhood ? Great staff and great music

CompassCompass: Right below Red Rooster, Ginny’s is a retro supper club featuring Latin and jazz nights, plus in-demand post-church brunches.

Jill S.Jill Sabato: Such a fun amazing homey atmosphere. Food is to die for especially the cornbread and Mac and cheese! Don't go if you are looking to count calories.

Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

9. Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre

8.4
Marcus Garvey Park, New York, NY
Amphitheater · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Eric E.Eric Edmondson: I was there today (Aug 25th, 2018) for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival with my family, and it was a very nice concert! Though I didn’t get to sit in front of the stage, it was still a good concert.

Prince HakeemPrince Hakeem: Great summerstage shows check out the new amphitheater!

Kendal C.Kendal Cockrel: Catch some awesome free shows and good music!

Apollo Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

10. Apollo Theater

9.1
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

NYULYPNYULYP: This place was open during the Harlem Renaissance and witnessed the jazz legend Duke Ellington perform on stage.

Liz B.Liz Baez: Amateur Night is great. Small intimate theater. Not a,bad seat in the house. Also the Uptown Hall Events are informative and great panels

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: The most legendary...from The Jackson 5 to James Brown...some of the greatest talent the world has ever known has hit this stage. and some of the WORST: check out Amateur night! lol and dress up!

Harlem Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

11. Harlem Tavern

7.1
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 116th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Central Harlem · 291 tips and reviews

Chris Z.Chris Ziemba: Stop by on Saturdays between 12-4 and you get to eat AND listen to live music provided by a trio of jazz musicians from the Juilliard School!

Brianna S.Brianna Simpson: Pulled pork was great! The fries fantastic and the Neuske's bacon incredible! Nice atmosphere with live jazz too!!

Afi Y.Afi Yellow-Duke: Great burgers and beer. Sometimes, there's also awesome live music: I saw a killer jazz band there

Harlem Nights is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

12. Harlem Nights

8.1
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (138th Street), New York, NY
Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Harlem NightsHarlem Nights: Get ready to welcome Harlem Nights to the neighborhood! Expect lots of live music: jazz; local singer/songwriters; Latin & more, along with playful cocktails and a cozy, approachable atmosphere!

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: Good local bar with a very friendly bartender

HeatherHeather: Live music cocktails and vibe!

New Amsterdam Musical Association is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

13. New Amsterdam Musical Association

7.4
107 W 130th St (btwn 6th and 7th avenue), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Harlem · 2 tips and reviews

Xavier B.Xavier Basabe: Live jazz and open mic jam every Monday night!

Xavier B.Xavier Basabe: Art exhibit and Jazz tonight at 6pm

Harlem Blues Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

14. Harlem Blues Cafe

7.6
2144 5th Ave (131st Street), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 6 tips and reviews

Alex A.Alex Albert: Shiitake mushroom sandwich with roasted red pepper and goat cheese was really good. Barely anyone bc it’s a little hidden gem. Good jazz music. I’d definitely come back to stay all day and do my work!

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Small and cute cafe with a jazz playlist playing in the background. Harlem Blues serve the best croissants around! Buttery, soft & super fresh!! The crepes, sandwiches and cookies are amazing as well

Louise C.Louise Contino: The people here are the NICEST!!

Silvana is one of The 15 Best Places for Jazz Music in Central Harlem, New York.

15. Silvana

8.2
300 W 116th St (Frederick Douglass Blvd), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Central Harlem · 56 tips and reviews

Henry-Daniel K.Henry-Daniel Kouame: Great place. Very interesting atmosphere and cool design. You'll love the lounge/stage bar downstairs.

Daniel M.Daniel M.: Free wifi here! The code is: 10021974

Justin T.Justin Turetsky: Chairs downstairs are very uncomfortable and small. Men and thick women beware.