Established in 1981, Blue Note quickly became one of the most illustrious jazz venues in New York City, dubbing itself the home of artists such as Sarah Vaughn, Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, and Oscar Peterson. Since then, Blue Note has expanded from its original Greenwich Village location to become an international franchise with locations in Italy and Japan.

While the die-hard jazz fan might scoff at the reputation Blue Note has garnered, there’s no denying the venue brings in top talent from around the world. Artists like Chris Botti, Chick Corea, and McCoy Tyner frequent Blue Note, and the club has also incorporated a bi-weekly Late Night Groove series to showcase up and coming talent in New York.

Ticket prices are a little expensive once you tack on drinks and/or dinner. However, the 12:30 p.m. sets on Friday and Saturday feature a lighter $8 cover charge; for the hungry jazz fan, $24.50 will get brunch, a show, and a drink for Sunday brunch.