[Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Jazz Clubs

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Steve and list,



Most of those N.O. clubs are still active, but only a few of them have traditional jazz, 
and even then, not necessarily on a regular basis.  Some of the modern stuff isn't bad 
though, and there are a few bands that play interesting stuff that isn't quite jazz, but 
has some blues, folk, or Cajun influence.
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You can sometimes catch Banu Gibson or Tim Laughlin at the Bombay Club; maybe 
once every couple of months.  Maison Bourbon has some good musicians, if you want to 
brave Bourbon Street.  The Polo Lounge and the club at Harrah's Hotel used to have 
some good music, but I haven't heard any of my friends mention playing there since last spring.
The Spotted Cat has an interesting range of music; it's very tiny, so get there early to get a seat.
Fritzel's only has their house band (except during festivals), so I don't go there any more.  
Snug Harbor, d.b.a., and Donna's have traditional jazz, but you're just as likely to find modern 
jazz--you have to look in OffBeat to make sure of the schedule.  A visitor's best bet is still 
the Palm Court, which consistently has live traditional jazz Wed.-Sun.

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And I like Phil's idea of having a jazz cooperative -- but I don't know any musicians who have
enough spare money to even start to rent and operate a club, let alone keep it running long 
enough to build a clientele.  I've seen several ventures fail within a month because they just
didn't have enough investment capital.  But if it looks like it would actually happen, I'll
throw in my entire $100 savings...

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Sue

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Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:11:50 -0400
From: Steve Barbone <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Jazz Clubs in New Orleans
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Came across the below website of jazz clubs in N.O.

Are the clubs listed there still active? Perhaps Phil or Sue can tell me?

http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/music/jazzclubs.html

Cheers,
Steve Barbone





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