Travel Reference
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Birdland
Another legend, although no longer in the loca-
tionopenedbyCharlieParkerin1949.Nownear
Times Square, the venue is built in three tiers to
ensure good sightlines. Birdland Big Band plays
on Mondays.
• 315 West 44th St, between 8th & 9th
Aves
• Open 5pm-3am Mon-Sun
• Admission charge
Birdland
Blue Note
Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, and Ray Charles have all played this Greenwich Village
venue. The emphasis is on jazz, but blues, Latin, R&B, soul, and big band also fea-
ture.
• 131 West 3rd St, between MacDougal St & 6th Ave
• Open 7pm-2am Sun-Thu, 7pm-4am Fri & Sat
• Admission & cover charge
S.O.B.s
The initials stand for Sounds of Brazil, but the music ranges from African to reggae
and hip-hop via soul or jazz. The beat is contagious, and the dance floor gets
crowded.
• 204 Varick St at West Houston St
• Opening times vary
• Admission charge
