Jazz clubs, Chicago

Superbe and classic jazz club! The Green Mill has been around since 1907!!! In the 20s, Al Capone used to frequent the club. Today, Patricia Barber late Monday nights is a must see!!! You will not be disappointed!!!

Dress Code: In Chicago, almost anything is fine anywhere, including jazz clubs, but I would suggest smart-casual or better for the Green Mill.

There are some really great jazz and blues bars in Chicago. Love Chicago! They have quite a tradition of great blues and jazz clubs, most any bar in Chicago has an outside option, but unless it's warm out they may not have the porch open. But most any of these bars are exquisite.

I hope you have a great time in Chicago, it's a gorgeous, friendly, excellent city

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Dress Code: Typically there is a dress code dress is generally business casual to business professional. Check with each club for details.

We visited Andy's Jazz Club during our Chicago visit in December. The club is located on E. Hubbard Street which is near the river, west of Michigan Avenue and just north of the House of Blues.

The club is of a moderate size, but busy and cosy inside. At the front there is a large round bar and behind this there are seated tables for diners with a music stage adjacent.

We had to pay $10 to enter and sat at the bar, there was a nice selection of quite highly priced drinks and a small menu of bar snacks. We watched the live music from the bar and had a pleasant evening. The band were great and the atmosphere was good.

Dress Code: Anywhere from elegant to casual

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Today, I received an e-mail on VT from Marilyn Harris thanking me for my review!

On Sunday evening, June 11, 06, Allan & I accompanied Eric's Mother, Step-father, Uncle, & Aunt to the Old Bohemian neighborhood on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. 7:00 pm at Davenport's Cabaret we heard jazz singer, Marilyn Harris, perform. She was on a tour to promote her new CD, Round Trip.

What a great way to spend a Sunday evening. Astoundingly, Marilyn Harris i not only sings wonderfully,(with her crystal-clear voice), but she also writes clever, sophisticated, & passionate songs. On her new CD, she wrote 10 of 12 songs! She also plays a "wicked" piano. Who could ask for more?

Interestingly, Eric's aunt & uncle, Jan and Tom, knew her from her days in Chicago when she played at their mother/father's 50th Wedding Anniversary. (Small World)

At Davenport's Cabaret, there is no smoking at all, which is greatly appreciated by performers & audiences. There is a 2-drink minimum in addition to the admission fee. For Marilyn Harris's performance, the price was $15.00 per ticket.

It's a intimate room with small tables & some booth/tables. Allan & I enjoyed sitting in the booth/table for the sheer back comfort. The acoustics were wonderful, & Marilyn's powerful voice was a joy to behold. On tour, Marilyn is accompanied by one man (Larry Gray), but on her CD, she is with the entire L.A. Jazz All-Stars Big Band. I can attest to the fact that the band is terrific; I purchased one of her new CD's.

My favorite song of the evening's performance was "That Afternoon in Harlem", a haunting, lovely melody with words portraying a faded female jazz singer. My second favorite song was "They're Gonna Love Me", a clever satire about the music industry's appreciation of artists after they die. Her sharp commentary indicates that artists need acclaim within their own lifetimes.

Even when she sings someone else's songs, Marilyn's interpretations are her own.

Dress Code: It's interesting to note that the front room of Davenport's with the bar is not smoke free, & it also has live entertainment.

I don't think there's a dress code. We wore summer slacks and tops, sandles, and jackets. The men wore nice slacks & shirts. I don't think that cut-off jeans, t-shirts & baseball hats would be appropriate.

This is one of the best bars in the world...an absolute dream of a place to go and visit. There is nonstop champagne, flights and excellent tapa foods and desserts. There is a fireplace if it's cold...with big, comfy chairs...and a nice deck and patio outside with gardens surrounding you if it's warm enough to sit outdoors.

There is a 3 piece jazz band that sits up on top of platform and it's comforting...and a fun loving enviroment...and all the right ingredients for romance.

Dress Code: My guess would be no jeans or shorts?

The wicker park area of Chicago has a strong hipster vipe, but I love this little piano/cabaret venue. Davenport's features Chicago-bread talent with a few visiting performers. The piano bar is flashy in the front, subdued in the back and features a singing waitstaff and first rate sound equiptment.

Dress Code: Nice casual

The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is a great dive that used to be a speak-easy during the Prohibition days. It was a favorite spot of Al Capone and his henchmen.

Now it is a great place to catch a jazz act or spoken word poetry slams.

Chicago really is a music city, and of course it is the home of blues. This was one of my fave clubs If you like your nostalgic 70's and 80's music as well as a bit of jazz and blues thrown in this is a great place to head. Great bar and dance floor and a great bunch of people....

Dress Code: Smart/casual.