Village Vanguard
Jazz and Blues Venue
West Village, New York
The folks at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Love this club, it's small so you're very intimate with the artist."(8 Tips)
"Highly recommended classic NYC must-see must-experience jazz venue."(3 Tips)
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"historical famous jazz club"(2 Tips)
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Marcos AlvesJune 2, 2015Intimate and traditional jazz club, a must-go if you enjoy good music. Make reservations at the site and plan to arrive 30 minutos before the show as seating works on a first-come first-served basis.Upvote8Downvote
The Corcoran GroupDecember 17, 2011Home to Jazz for over 70 years and still showcasing some of the best talent in the world. Make sure you arrive early for your reservation – you just might lose your seat.
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AlAnoud A AlGhunaimMarch 13, 2022The history seeps through the room. Cozy and tight, it’s an older establishment so prepare for staircases entry and exit. Great acoustics, legendary vibes, almost 70 yrs of icons played here♥️ A must!
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Benjamin JohanssonAugust 20, 2014This world famous jazz-club keeps its promises. A beautiful old ambience, where you can lean back and simply enjoy the brilliant music. And on top of that, you get it for an affordable price.Upvote4Downvote
A piece of music history in Greenwich Village. Terrific room, wonderful acoustics. If you can avoid it, don't sit near the bar - it can be distracting from the real reason you're going to the VanguaUpvote1Downvote
Polina WeitzSeptember 11, 2022A true gem for jazz lovers! (no chit-chat, just music). It's an intimate historic space. Tickets are required, and there's a 1 drink minimum per person. Service and cocktails were solid.UpvoteDownvote
BrightyOctober 15, 2016Make sure you arrive early as this is a popular place. Enjoy a cocktail and switch off your cell phone to fully appreciate the music.
UpvoteDownvote- When you don't know what to see but want to visit this historical famous jazz club, just come here on Mondays! Mondays are reserved for these great guys!
Upvote1Downvote - AhmedMarch 28, 2014Highly recommended classic NYC must-see must-experience jazz venue. Housed d finest jazz performances. Get reservation to have a seat as it always gets packed!Upvote5Downvote
Orsolya F.March 21, 2015Jazz history at your fingertips. Don't miss it, book a reservation, arrive early -- it gets really crowded. Great music, respectful audience, 3 sets per night.UpvoteDownvote- J. StephenOctober 20, 2013Love this club, it's small so you're very intimate with the artist. Plus there's photographs of the jazz greats that played here in the past. Nice, cool vibe.Upvote2Downvote
Debbie KoernerJuly 8, 2017Great Jazz club. It was our first time there and would definitely go back the next time we are in the city.UpvoteDownvote
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019An amazing spot in the W. Village for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.UpvoteDownvote
Washington Square HotelMay 22, 2012Opening in 1935, the club went to an exclusive jazz format in 1957 where many famous recordings were made by jazz luminaries. Fantastic acoustics.UpvoteDownvote- Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.UpvoteDownvote
- Julie SosciaJuly 18, 2018One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.UpvoteDownvote
- Jesse Van Der MeijFebruary 1, 2015The village Vanguard orchestra was amazing in this nice and cozy jazz club in West VillageUpvoteDownvote
Andrew BaronMarch 10, 2012Transport yourself back to the late 50s and enjoy an intimate experience. Sets are exactly one hour long which is perfect: leaves you wanting more before you get bored.UpvoteDownvote
Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.Upvote7Downvote
Sarah ColvinApril 30, 2012No food, well drinks, awkward room, AMAZING music. Go to the first set, pay one cover, stay all night and only pay the drink minimum for each additional set. You couldn't possibly regret it! LOVE!!!UpvoteDownvote
Heather PommernelleDecember 21, 2019Get there early! We’re in the back but still - we’re at the Village Vanguard! Memorable...UpvoteDownvote
Xristo MSeptember 19, 2013saw Jimmy Cobb here....intimate and small but very nice...1 drink minimum. Amazing showUpvoteDownvote
Phil GiampietroJanuary 8, 2010I've seen the Vanguard Orchestra on a Monday night and I've seen other small groups at the VV. Both were amazing experiences. One of my favorite places to see music. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Jeff LeeFebruary 21, 2014Better make a reservation. Arrive early so you get to pick where to sit.UpvoteDownvote
Luiz Filipe MachadoAugust 3, 2011Great Jazz Club, but there is no food here. If you want to do it, do before or after the setUpvote2Downvote
Amber VittoriaMarch 28, 2017Amazing music but was seated behind a pillar with a strong cold draft constantly blowing on us. Not worth the price in this instance.UpvoteDownvote
Claire EllenDecember 30, 2014get that early get your tickets in advance and enjoy the front row seatsUpvoteDownvote
Nick 🍾 FarinaOctober 13, 2012Great set lengths and friendly staff. Obviously the music is great.UpvoteDownvote
Gabrielle ShinerAugust 26, 2013Absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed every bit of the experience.UpvoteDownvote
Jacob DuttonFebruary 24, 2015This place gets packed. Make sure you reserve ahead of timeUpvoteDownvote
Eyal GoldwergerAugust 7, 2011Come early. Best tables are at the front and they're taken well in advance, first-come first-serveUpvoteDownvote
AMISeptember 23, 2011One of the most recognized jazz sanctuaries - Don't miss the Gerald Clayton Trio November 22-27, 2011! (Start the jazz conversation @AMIagency)UpvoteDownvote
Barry CampbellJanuary 17, 2010Catch a late set in this crowded little basement and know that you've just checked out the best jazz club in the English-speaking world.Upvote4Downvote
- Stuart LittlewoodMay 2, 2016May 10 - May 15 STEVE COLEMAN & Five Elements. Book online: http://www.villagevanguard.com/UpvoteDownvote
Matthew BensleyJune 8, 2011Come early or get stuck with the riff raff that show up right before show time. ;-)UpvoteDownvote
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