The Russian capital is rich in concert venues and talented musicians. There are many places in Moscow where to listen to jazz. You can choose whether to listen only to this direction of music or in combination with other genres. Jazz can be both in traditional performance, and in modern interpretation.
Conservatory
You can listen to jazz in Moscow, for example, at the conservatory. This is a place where it is pleasant to enjoy music in a relaxed atmosphere and in pure performance. The Tchaikovsky Conservatory is located on Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, 13/6.
The building has excellent acoustics, there are two halls - Big and Small. In addition to classical works, jazz often sounds in the conservatory. For example, the program "Kuryokhin and Aigi." The cost of admission to the conservatory varies from 600 to 3500 rubles.
Moscow International House of Music
Another place in Moscow where to listen to jazz is the Moscow International House of Music. It is located on Kosmodamianskaya Embankment, 52, building 8. The House of Music was opened in 2003 and immediately became very popular with the townspeople and guests of Moscow. The complex has three halls, in which jazz performers also perform. They represent both solo numbers and entire programs.
Classical music is performed by Yu. Bashmet, P. Domingo, D. Matsuev and many others. You can buy a ticket for a concert of the Big Jazz Orchestra. The approximate cost of an admission ticket to the House of Music is from 600 to 1300 rubles.
Clubs
There are several famous clubs in Moscow where jazz is performed. For example, "Union of Composers", whose address is: Bryusov per. 8/10, building 2. On weekends, the club hosts Andrei Makarevich’s program “Jazz Transformations” or performs retro-style music. The Real Jam project revives old jazz traditions, and Che Guevara Jazz remembers the virtuosity of the musicians and arrangements for a long time. The ticket price varies from about 600 to 4500 rubles.
Butman Club on Taganka is another institution in Moscow where you can listen to jazz. In addition to him, the program also includes blues. Popular Moscow artists perform here: Mike Stern, Dave Weckl and many others. The club has many different musical directions:
- jazz rock;
- blues;
- acoustic mainstream;
- soul;
- ethnic jazz;
- funk etc.
Among Russian performers, Butman's club is also considered a prestigious venue for performances. Therefore, often “native” performers appear in the institution, who present their new albums and entire programs.
In Defaqto club, which is located on Bolshaya Lubyanka street , 30/2, everyone can find music to their liking, including jazz. The institution combines both a bar with brick walls and a restaurant with starched tablecloths. Accordingly, jazz is performed not only in the classical version. This club mainly hosts young metropolitan groups and solo musicians playing solo. But periodically the institution is also visited by the “sharks” of jazz.
Where in Moscow to listen to jazz yet? At the Forte Club you can enjoy great sound. Here all the necessary conditions for performers are created. As a result, jazz here sounds soulful and captivates the audience. In “Fort” the ensemble “Arsenal” often performs with the leader A. Kozlov. You can also enjoy the game of Gia Dzagnidze and one of the most popular Moscow bands - Modern Blues Band. And the group Esh will delight in the performance of Brazilian jazz in Portuguese.
Music lovers are united by the Essay club. The institution performs not only domestic, but also foreign musicians. The directions of music are different, including jazz. Right at the club, photo exhibitions and silent film screenings are often held during the performance of performers. The emphasis in this institution is on jazz concerts.
Bars
Where in Moscow to listen to jazz today? On any day, you can visit the Bourbon street bar. Every evening, enchanting jazz tunes are played there. The bar is decorated in the style of the American city of New Orleans, as it was in the early twentieth century. This metropolis is the birthplace of the famous Louis Armstrong. New Orleans is called the "cradle of world jazz." The atmosphere of those times is completely recreated in the design of the bar. Musicians play their pieces every night until morning.
The Rhythm Blues bar is located next to the Lenin Library metro station. In the institution every day you can hear live concerts of jazz, country and blues. The bar has a summer terrace and a large lounge. The walls of the room are decorated with graffiti, and the cost of tickets is quite small.
Moscow House of Blues "BB King"
The ideal place in Moscow, where to listen to jazz and blues, is the institution "BB King." The building of cultural recreation is located at: Sadovaya-Samotechnaya street, 4s2. Any visitor can be lucky to receive a bonus. It consists in providing the guest with a table at which Sting or Ghris Rea was sitting. The approximate ticket price is from 1000 to 4500 rubles.
Art cafe
There are several places in Moscow where you can listen to jazz in a cafe. Durov Art Institution is located at 6. Pavlovskaya Street. The cafe occupies a large building. In addition to performances and fashion shows, Durov became famous for the famous project that appeared in the walls of this institution. On the stage of the art cafe, jazz musicians perform weekly. In "Durov" you can hear both old works and modern ones.
It is recommended to visit the FAQ-Cafe. This art cafe is not just jazz. There are such directions as blues, jam sessions. And on Mondays, the best jazz Moscow artists with different formats come on the scene. The art cafe is located on Bolshaya Polyanka street, 65/74, building 1.
Restaurants
Another place where you can listen to jazz in Moscow is restaurants. One of them, the Academic, is located in the center of the capital, on Donskaya Street, 1. The restaurant operates non-stop. Every evening, the best European and Russian musicians play in the institution, including those with jazz styles.
In the restaurant “Radio City” you can not only enjoy delicious cuisine, but also feel in the homeland of jazz. In addition to performances by musicians, the institution has separate master classes that everyone can attend. These lessons teach dancing.
"Rhythm Blues Cafe" is one of the most famous Moscow restaurants. It is located at: Starovagankovsky lane, 19, building 2. The founders of the restaurant were world-famous performers and musicians. These are Valery Meladze, Andrey Makarevich and Stas Namin.
At Rhythm Blues Cafe, jazz music sounds every day. Moreover, the concerts are held "live". In addition to jazz, rock and roll, blues, funk and many other directions are performed. The restaurant has been a center of attraction for music lovers since 1998. In the "Rhythm Blues Cafe" you can enjoy old New Orleans jazz, copyright programs and improvisations. The facade of the restaurant depicts world rock stars. The institution is located near the Kremlin. The restaurant has a fine selection of cuisine: Mexican, European, American, etc.