183 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014, USA
Smalls is amazing, the later the better! The programs never disappoint me. I urge all the tourists who want to check out this spot to respect the musicians and your fellow customers. This is not a bar to chat with your friends where jazz is just in the background. The music is the center here and nothing you can say is more beautiful. To the owner or the manager, I love how you maintained this place and I will continue to be a loyal customer as long as you help me shushing the chatty ones ;-)
Perfect little jazz club. It will be crowded when you first walk in but people leave between sets. Grab a drink while you wait and a seat will open up soon. Perfect way to end an evening.
I attended Smalls last night (Friday) and despite their website saying you pay £20 per show which should last around 2 hours, this is not the case. You pay £20 for one hour. The band was great and I enjoyed the music. What was not up to my expectation was the fact that it was packed with tourists; this negates the ‘real Live Jazz experience’. They’ve also suggested to the audience to not record the show as they upload everything online. What they did not say is that you have to pay to watch it online. If you do not mind any of the above, then Smalls is an okay place to visit.
Wow. The vibe here is incredible. The band we saw was absolutely flawless. Make sure to get to the venue long before the set you want to see to get tickets, then you can chill around the area until your set.
The best in jazz period! The owners have been dedicated to helping young talent develop in the heart of NYC and the club now has the authenticity of a Village Vanguard due to it’s careful nurturing of talent and history!!! I love performing there as well! Spike is a great host and he always makes sure that the band is well taken care of! The staff is courteous and kind! The admission charge is reasonable as are the drink prices! It’s a great club to see and support cutting edge jazz. As a performer you can try out special material with real jazz fans!! Awesome and inspiring!
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