Blue Note Jazz Club

nazanin vaziri★★★★★★★★★★4.06 months ago

I went to Blue Note with four friends to see a jazz band, and the performance was incredible — a true New York jazz experience. I had booked bar seats because I knew they were the more affordable option. My friends entered a bit earlier, and the waiter seated them at a table, saying it was better than the bar. When I arrived, we were told we could keep the table for an extra $20 per person, plus a $25 minimum. The view was great, but the extra charge felt unexpected. The drinks were excellent, and the music was outstanding. The only downside was that the room was quite cold — we kept our jackets on during the show. Overall, a memorable night with fantastic music, but a few details could be improved.

Phil V★★★★★★★★★★4.04 months ago

Blue Note has long ago secured it's place in Jazz history internationally, and continues to showcase the best of the best. There is a $20 minimum at the bar, which is limited and also all the way to the side, so don't expect to get good views. The sound system is excellent, though, and the food good. If you love the artist you're going to see, spring for a table, get your tickets early, and get there early, as all seating is first-come first-served!

Ajia A★★★★★★★★★★1.04 months ago

Went to see Duckwrth and though he made it worth it I don't know if would ever come back. My first complaint being getting into the venue and the show was both 30mins late. I could of excused that if it wasnt for the fact of seating and food prices. The seating set up was horrible. They had 8 people sitting at what was really made for max 6 to sit comfortably. Now I accepted that I would be sitting at tables with strangers but I wasnt expecting to have to sit half way on to the stage because with the sitting it lead to strangers practically having to sit on my lap, and since we came early being forced to sit there two hours (plus the extra 30 mins because it started late)before the concert it was almost unbearable at a certain point. It was too tight of a fit especially when there could of been enough space for people to sit comfortably. We got there a bit before 6 when the doors opened as I did want to sit at a good spot. But sincerely if I didnt care about the artist I would of happily given up the good spot to not be as uncomfortable as I was. But also we had ordered the meat and cheese plate, fries and plus some drinks. Now I do understand nyc tax is a real thing and stuff tends to be quite expensive. The drinks in my opinion with the nyc tax in mind were worth the price. The meat and cheese board was such a huge miss and we definitely could of gone without it. There was barely any meat but it costed 33$ for that we expected a little more. Overall if it wasn't for Duckwrth being the great performer that he is, that night would of been ruined. I highly recommend simply not coming and finding the artist you wanna see at a different venue.

Ann Suárez★★★★★★★★★★5.06 months ago

If you want to enjoy a good jazz show definitely purchase the tickets for the tables but try to get there early like 1 hour before the show so you can eat and get the best seats for the show. It gets crowded but all the servers move fast. The tables are shared, so keep it in mind. The drinks were really good! The food was just ok. The live music was awesome. And by the end of the show everyone was dancing and enjoying themselves.

sophie natsvlishvili★★★★★★★★★★3.03 months ago

The music was absolutely fantastic — truly top quality. If I were rating only the performance, it would easily be 5 stars. The musicians were incredible, and that’s honestly the only reason I’m giving 3 stars instead of less. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t match the level of the music. After paying $77 per ticket, we were seated extremely close to strangers — it was so crowded that it was hard to even breathe comfortably. There was barely any space to move. On top of that, there is a $20 per person minimum spend, which would be fine if the drinks were good — but the cocktails were very disappointing. The margaritas were honestly some of the worst we’ve had. I understand this is a popular venue and tickets will always sell, but a little more consideration for guests would make a big difference. Selling slightly fewer tickets or adding extra show dates with the same bands could create a much more enjoyable atmosphere. Live music should feel special and comfortable, not overcrowded. Again, the music was amazing — I just wish the overall experience matched the talent on stage.