Craving some live jazz music? You can get your fix without even leaving Houston…
You might not think of Houston, Texas as a city with a heavy blues crowd, but you’d be surprised—the local jazz scene is alive and well in HTX. These are some of our favorite clubs to listen to live jazz music!
Favorite Local Jazz Clubs:
Sambuca
Location
Downtown: 909 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
Sambuca is one of Houston's prime spots for dinner and live jazz music, because any evening is a great evening for dining, drinking, and enjoying some incredible jazz music! Although primarily a restaurant, they have different jazz and blues artists play live every night for patrons to enjoy dinner and a show!
CAPS Supper Club
Location
Uptown: 2610 Briar Ridge Dr, Houston, TX 77057
CAPS Supper Club offers an elevated dining and entertainment experience unlike any other in Houston. With a fusion of exquisite cuisine and live music, it's the perfect destination for a romantic date night, social dinners, special celebrations, or just a night out. At CAPS, you can indulge in a variety of dishes and desserts while enjoying live jazz music every day of the week. They even have karaoke and a special dance floor! With its classic ambiance and friendly staff, CAPS provides an unforgettable experience to all music lovers!
The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club
Location
Rice Village: 5731 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005
The Big Easy may be a small “dive” bar, but it’s certainly full of great music, stellar musicians, and wonderful people all coming together for the love of blues! This little venue is one of the most loved venues for live blues, jazz, and zydeco music in Houston. You can catch a live performance from different talented artists and enjoy drinks and dancing at this no-frills joint four nights a week.
Phil & Derek’s Jazz Lounge & Restaurant
Location
Midtown: 1701 Webster St, Houston, TX 77003
Phil & Derek’s is one of Houston’s top southern-style cajun spot for great music and even better food. Phil & Derek's hosts some of the best live jazz and R&B music in HTX and is even known to have the occasional piano duel!
Empire State Jazz Cafe
Location
Westchase: 1480 Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77042
Experience jazz the Cajun way at Empire State Jazz Cafe along with some authentic Creole dishes. At this favorite Houston club, you can catch live jazz, neo-soul, R&B, reggae, or old-fashioned southern blues in an intimate atmosphere designed to provide a great night out!
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