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Blue Note

131 West 3rd St., New York City, NY
212/475-8592
Ranked #100 of 460 nightlife in New York City
3.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Jazz Bars
Description: A special place for blues enthusiasts to spend an evening.
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Batumi, Georgia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Performance was good indeed but the overall space inside was very crowded, basically with tables just next to each other. Also, foods and drinks were overpriced in addition to the admission fee of $35 per person.

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Macclesfield, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We heard jazz while munching on very delicious food... a fab night out.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Heard BILL EVANS SOULGRASS SPECIAL EDITION here - wildly exciting from the first keyboard note! What a line-up of sensational musicians - wanted to push over the tables and dance - but you can't! One of our best evenings in New York, along with Memphis. The drummer growls out the songs with an amazing voice - we loved it!!

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Montreal
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We saw the Ron Carter quartet performing at the Blue Note on Good Friday and his performance was on par with what you'd expect from such a great artist. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same about the service. The waitress took more than half an hour to bring our drinks and managed to get the order wrong... We waited in... More

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Quebec
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

We wanted to see Larry Coryell... well, we did hear the show, he did a very energetic set; his "derangement" of Ravel's Bolero was a blast but... we were aside of the stage so we didn't see nothing but the back of the pianist, eventhough the waitress assured us it was a good spot. A good lie, now I can... More

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Pleasantville, New York
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175 reviews 175 reviews
Reviews in 90 cities Reviews in 90 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We booked the late show to see Tre Williams - 12.30 show. Disappointingly the show started late so we were in the street until about 1am when they let us in, and Tre didn't come on stage until about 1.30. the bar took last ordered at 2.15/2.30. The ticket price was only $10 though so it was still amazing value.... More

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Aptos, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Went to see David Sanborn Trio on Valentine's Day. Uncomfortably crowded seating. Good view of stage. $55 cover charge for music. $5 minimum on food or drink per person.

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Sale, Cheshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Came to see David Sandborn who was very good how ever the cost including a very average meal was over $200 for two of us and we were packed in very tightly on communal tables elbow to elbow with other visitors. Have to say we enjoyed the three buskers playing funky Jazz at Penn station more on the way home... More

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Houston, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Saw the 'Manhattan Transfer' perform here - sat next to the stage, and I thought it might be too loud, but they have set up the sound system in a way that you're not deafened by the end of the show. Great to see great musicians practice their craft in such an intimate setting. I only had a drink there,... More

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California, US
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Check out the seasoned music veterans AND the newcomers in this legendary jazz club. You will not be disappointed!

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