Paris Jazz Clubs

The city’s longstanding love affair with American jazz music dates back to the years between the World Wars, when legions of African-American musicians fled segregation at home and came to Paris to perform. At the time, the Montmartre neighborhood was home to a number of thriving Paris jazz clubs. The scene is still vibrant as new generations develop a taste for the sound.

Small Tip

A word about Paris jazz clubs. The rules of the game are usually as follows. You may or may not find yourself paying a charge for admission. Then the cost of the first drink can be pretty dramatic. This way things function in most establishments. Though you will not normally be hassled to buy a second drink if you do not feel inclined to do so. Just be a little careful until you are familiar with the scale of tariffs that tend to be the norm around the Paris scene.

For you to find the best Paris jazz clubs which are close to your hotel or apartment, we have ranked the places in accordance with apartments.

1 ST ARRONDISSEMENT

Le Sunset, 60 rue des Lombards tel 0140264660

Open every day from 21.30 to 4.00 except Sunday.
One of the classics in Paris to listen to Jazz. This place is only for listening to music in an almost religious silence. Don’t make noise, don’t discuss with your neighbor. The programmed jazz meets all demands. But the ambience is relaxed and all tables are oriented to the stage. Prices of drinks are not too excessive : 14  € for the first one, refills between 5.50 € and 8.50 €.
Le Petit Opportun, 15 rue des Lavandieres-Sainte-Opportune tel 0142360136
Quite reputed among Paris jazz clubs for the quality of their artists.

Open from 21.00 until dawn. The musicians start their first set at 22.30. Concerts at 22.30 h. Closed Sunday, Monday and August.
Entrance fee of 10.90 €. Drinks for 3.90 € and up.

The Slow-Club, 130 rue de Rivoli tel 0142338430 Open 22.00-3.00 (4.00 weekend).

Closed Sunday and Monday except before a festive day.
To swing on jazz, blues, Dixieland or rock every night, with concerts at 22.00 h. Facultative consumption from 19FF up.

During the week, entrance fee 9.50 €; the other days 11.50 €. Students less than 25 years 8.50€, except on weekends.

2 ND ARRONDISSEMENT

La Baraka, 6 rue Marie-Stuart tel 0142361056.Open every day except Sunday. From 17.00-2.00 AM. Mostly jazz and rock. Very easy acquaintance making in this mad place Stand a drink all around and you have friends for life!

4 TH ARRONDISSEMENT

Le Duc des Lombards, 42 rue des Lombards tel 0142332288. Open 19.30 to 3.00 (5.00 weekend).
Always a nice programming in this hall known by all amateurs of jazz. Concerts start at 22.00. Closed one Sunday on two. Always packed with stars, often great names. First drink for 9.50 € or 12 €, depends which night. Apero-concerts start at 19.30.

5 TH ARRONDISSEMENT

Le Six-Huit, quai de Montebello, tel 0143807454
Open every night from 20.00 to 2.00 (October to March). Concerts from 20.00 on. Cocktails from 0.70 € on. Eternal feast on the Seine, in an elegant peniche. Very convivial. To listen to good jazz just go to the bottom of the hold. Jazz, blues, salsa, Brazilian music or African percussion.

6 TH ARRONDISSEMENT

Alliance Jazz Club, 7-11 rue Saint-Benoit tel 0142618702
Tuesday to Saturday concerts at 22.30. Classic jazz

La Villa, 29, rue Jacob tel 0143266000
An intimate jazz- bar and club. Sometimes they manage to perform three sessions a night. It is greatly appreciated by real jazz-fans. Concerts every day except on Sunday from 22.30 to 3.00. One of the reference Paris jazz clubs.

“Le Latitudes Jazz Club” ,  rue Saint-Benoit. The jazz freaks are glued together in this place known for its good acoustics. No hard ambience, but soft and professional.

“Birdland Club”, 20 rue Princess is not easy to get in. But don’t be discouraged and insist. The place is worth it. A place for jazz connoisseurs.

“Le Bilboquet”, 13 rue Saint-Benoit. tel 0145488184
Orchestra plays from 22.00 in three sessions of an hour. Notice that here you are assured for more classical, conservative jazz .

9 TH ARRONDISSEMENT

Elys e e Montmartre.

71 Boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris. tel: 01 44 92 45 49

10 ARRONDISSEMENT

New Morning. 7 Rue des Petites Ecuries, 7510 Paris. tel: 01 45 23 56 39. Programme: 01 45 23 51 41

14 ARRONDISSEMENT

Petit Journal Montparnasse. 13 Rue du Commandant Mouchotte, 75014 Paris. tel: 01 43 21 56 70

15 ARRONDISSEMENT

Jazz Club Lionel Hampton. Hotel Meridien, 81 Blvd. Gouvion Saint Cyr, 75015 Paris.
Tel: 01 40 68 30 42 – Fax: 01 40 68 31 81

18 ARRONDISSEMENT

Studio des Islettes. 10, rue des Islettes, Paris 75018. Tel: 01 42 58 63 33 Jam sessions from Monday to Tuesday, concerts on Fridays and Saturdays]

19 ARRONDISSEMENT

Hot Brass. Parc de la Villette, 211 Avenue Jean Jaur ? s, 75019 Paris. tel: 01 42 00 14 14