Name: Harlem Jazz Club Tour of New York City
Brand: Big Apple Jazz Tours
SKU: US-0035-0001
Price: 99 USD

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$99

New York
NY

1-10
people

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1 participant

4
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• Visit Harlem Jazz Clubs and Enjoy Live Music
• Learn About Jazz History and Famous Faces
• Hosted by an Enthusiastic NYC Tour Guide

Why We Love This Unique Experience

New York City Experience Gifts: Hey cats and kittens, are you ready to swing and jive your way through the heart of Harlem? Then hop on this Harlem Juke Joint Tour of NYC and get ready for a night of live jazz, soulful vocals, and funky beats.

Led by an expert music loving New York City Tour guide, you'll be transported back to the golden age of jazz as they escort you to some of the best juke joints and music clubs in Harlem. You'll dance the night away to the smooth sounds of saxophones, trumpets, and drums, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some of the city's most talented musicians.

But this tour isn't just about the music - your guide will also regale you with stories of the neighborhood's rich cultural history, from the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement. You'll learn about the people who made this neighborhood famous, from Langston Hughes to Duke Ellington.

So put on your dancing shoes and join in the fun of a night of jazz, history, and culture on this Harlem Jazz Tour. It's the perfect way to experience the soul of New York City, and make unforgettable memories along the way.

Experience Overview:

Harlem Jazz Club Tour Of New York City

A Small-Group Immersion Tour Through Harlem with Someone Who Is Part Of The Uptown Scene

Your jazz guide customizes the itinerary for your chosen night, selecting only the most talented players in Harlem's Most Exciting Clubs.

Visit Harlem as a New Yorker would:
This is a subway/taxi/walking tour that gives you an authentic feel for this beautifully preserved and thoroughly charming neighborhood.
Live Jazz, Sightseeing, Mixing and Mingling.

About

This deep immersion tour escorts you through 2 hidden jazz haunts for hours of swinging live music.

Perfectly integrated into the natural flow of the evening, we pause to see and hear about Harlem's historic past and dynamic present. Learn about the Cotton Club, Savoy Ballroom, Minton's Playhouse, Swing Street, The Tree of Hope, and the Apollo Theater, while discovering the brand new hot spots and restored architectural treasures.

There's lots of ways to enjoy the scene: If you're a player or singer, let us know so we can help you join the jam. If you like to move, then get up and dance! If you just want to groove, hang back and let the music wash over you. If you're feeling gregarious your guide will introduce you to all the cats.
Mature teenagers are welcome on this tour and in the clubs (we recommend 21+ on Friday and Saturday).

Any music charges at clubs, and tour transportation costs are included.

We tailor your itinerary based on each night's jazz schedule so you hear only the most talented performers in Harlem's most exciting joints! Just like jazz, no two tours are alike.

We go where the action is. Choosing nightly from among thrilling clubs like:

The renowned “Birthplace of Bebop”
Two members' only clubs that date back to the 20’s
A Speakeasy with roots going back to Prohibition and the discovery of Billie Holiday by John Hammond.
New Harlem spots on their way to becoming legendary - all with their own special charms.
A hidden blues club on Mondays
Outdoor stages where Harlemites hang out in warm weather

It's an amazing scene - Every night, we hear Harlem's Legends and Young Lions!
We hear vocalists in the Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington tradition, serious soloists in the Sonny Rollins and Dizzy Gillespie tradition, and great bits of jazz history in the warmest, most inviting neighborhood in NYC!

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Music charges at clubs and transportation charges are included.

We tailor your itinerary based on each night’s jazz schedule so you hear only the most talented performers in Harlem’s most exciting clubs! Just like jazz, no two tours are alike.

We choose nightly from among thrilling Harlem jazz clubs as:

The renowned “Birthplace of Bebop”
A members’ only club that dates back to the ’20s
A 1960s vintage dive bar with free food and swinging live music
A Hammond B3 organ lounge from the ’40s where Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan performed
A Speakeasy with roots going back to Prohibition and the discovery of Billie Holiday by John Hammond

Food and beverages are not included in the tour price, but there will be opportunities to eat and drink during this tour when we hang out in the jazz joints. Cash is suggested to tip musicians, guide and servers.

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

All gift certificate sales are final and not refundable. Gift certificates can only be exchanged prior to redemption.

A full list of terms of sale of tickets and certificates can be viewed here.

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Big Apple Jazz Tours

Do you crave an Authentic and Intimate NY Experience?
Since 1997 we have been on the front lines of the underground New York City jazz scene – taking small groups of visitors down into the basements and alleyways where thrilling jazz and blues still thrives in neighborhood nightclubs from Harlem to Greenwich Village. Hit the BOOK NOW button to learn more about our legendary and informative tours. And if you play or sing, find out how you can join the jam!.

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