On Jazz Day, find out which bars in SP receive good jazz bands

Low-light environments, exposed brick walls decorated with instruments and menus watered with wine are some of the characteristics of bars in São Paulo that are inspired by the jazz houses of New Orleans, in the south of the United States.

The strongholds of the genre in São Paulo have a schedule full of performances and are an option to visit this Saturday (30), when International Jazz Day is celebrated.

The date was created in 2012 by American pianist, composer and arranger Herbie Hancock, to celebrate the rhythm that emerged in the early 20th century among the African-American community. Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald are some of the main names responsible for popularizing jazz around the world, which arrived in Brazilian lands around the 1950s.

The capital of São Paulo is home to classic bars, such as All of Jazz and Bourbon Street Music Club, which have been operating for more than two decades, as well as new ones, such as the Miles Wine Bar, which opened in 2021. Below, discover five of these places and the schedule for this week.

All of Jazz

Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson was the inspiration to create the bar, which has been dedicated to jazz since 1985. The live music schedule runs from Tuesday to Saturday, in a discreet atmosphere. Whiskeys, cocktails, caipirinhas and snacks make up the menu. This Saturday (30th), International Jazz Day, the venue will host a show by the trio Martino Jazz Band, starting at 10:30 pm.
R. João Cachoeira, 1366, Itaim Bibi, south region, tel. (11) 3849-1345

Bourbon Street Music Club

Opened in 1993, the space is one of the classic jazz addresses in São Paulo. Names such as BB King, Ray Charles and Nina Simone have already passed through the stage. The program is dedicated to jazz, but also includes other styles, such as blues, soul, funk and MPB, with shows from Thursday to Sunday. This Saturday (30), the Serial Funkers group performs. On Sunday, May 1st, it’s the turn of Caravan Tonteria, a quartet led by Leticia Sabatella. To accompany the sound, the house has a menu of drinks, beers, wines and recipes inspired by the cuisine of Louisiana, in the United States.
R. dos Chanés, 127, Moema, south region, tel. (11) 5095-6100 and WhatsApp (11) 97060-0113

JazzB

Another well-known jazz stronghold in the city, the house in the central region has a musical schedule from Thursday to Sunday. The New Orleans Jazz Band starts at 12 pm this Saturday, the 30th, and the Eduardo Machado Trio starts the sound at 9 pm. On Sunday (1st), the Etama Septeto takes the stage at 18:30. Classic drinks, draft beers and wines are the order to accompany the shows. To eat, there are starters and grilled burgers.
R. Gen. Jardim, 43, República, central region, WhatsApp (11) 94980-3554

Madeleine Jazz Bar

On nights from Tuesday to Saturday, live music takes over the charming jazz club in Vila Madalena. This Saturday (30), the band Brazil Bop plays a jazz and bossa nova repertoire, starting at 7:30 pm. The bar is dedicated to wines, with a menu that lists about 60 labels from different countries, which can accompany the dishes signed by chef Ana Soares, from the Mesa 3 rotisserie. The house also serves breakfast and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
R. Aspicuelta, 201, Vila Madalena, west region, WhatsApp (11) 96070-0016

Miles Wine & Jazz Bar

The American musician Miles Davis, one of the main names in jazz, calls the bar a relaxed atmosphere. The live music schedule is hectic, with jazz, blues and soul performances from Wednesday to Saturday. Starting at 8:30 pm this Saturday (30), singer Juliane Hooper takes the stage for a soul and blues show. In addition to a good wine list, the highlight of the menu is the naturally fermented Neapolitan pizzas.
R. Antônio de Macedo Soares, 1373, Campo Belo, south region, tel. (11) 5092-3270 and WhatsApp (11) 99308-2739