11 Best Jazz Clubs in NYC for World-Class Performers, Live Music, and More | Condé Nast Traveler

"Set in Greenwich Village, this iconic Manhattan club still feels prestigious because of its intimacy: small, closely spaced tables force interaction and create a special artist‑fan connection that makes a show feel like dinner and a performance. Service is warm but unobtrusive, the food (mac-and-cheese, burger, chocolate cake) is solid, and the programming remains top-tier after decades of legendary performers; I experienced Robert Glasper’s residency and a guest spot by Emily King, and the artists’ engagement with the audience was the consistent through-line. For me, Blue Note is where excellence, closeness to the stage, and a crowd that treats a set as an event collide." - Jessica Chapel