Jazz and blues have had a deep history in this city, which was once host to pioneering joints like Cotton Club, Lenox Lounge and the original Birdland. And though a lot of the old-school spots have since bitten the dust—with some others devolving into tourist traps—there are still plenty of clubs around town where you can go to immerse yourself in the real stuff. Here are a few of our favorites; we expect you’ll leave yours in the comments.
