Jazz Nyc — Best Underground

: Tickets guarantee entry, but seating is first-come, first-served; many fans arrive 30 minutes early to snag spots right at the musicians' feet. ClosedGreenwich Village

For those seeking a blend of high-end cocktails and secret-entrance energy, these "new-school" underground spots are essential. The best jazz clubs in NYC - Time Out Best Underground Jazz Nyc

: Unpretentious, minimalist setting focused entirely on the music with a one-drink minimum. Smalls Jazz Club OpenGreenwich Village : Tickets guarantee entry, but seating is first-come,

The West Village remains the spiritual home of underground jazz, housing some of the city's most hallowed subterranean stages. Village Vanguard ClosedGreenwich Village : Tickets guarantee entry