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Hood: Central Harlem

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Lenox Lounge

288 Lenox Ave.
btwn 124th & 125th St.
(212) 427-0253
2026: No license found; still listed online
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Overview

Opened in the 30's and recently renovated this Harlem institution has hosted all of the cities greats from Davis to Coltrane. The ribs are to die for and the jazz is still some of the best in the city. Attracts a mix of students, tourists, and neighborhood locals.

Outside Reviews

New York Magazine

A Harlem institution continues the jazz tradition.

AOL CityGuide

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Classic Jazz and R&B in Harlem.

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Take the 2 or 3 train, rather than the A, to a Harlem legend.

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User Reviews

Jacklyn
so good, it's intellectually liberating
A jazz lounge where music is an indelible experience; one that we might think of as emotional and intellectual aesthetic gluttony. With a stage honored by the likes of Coltrane and Davis, there’s no better place to get lost in jazz appreciation. The scene is chill, the singers are soulful, and the interior is so old school that you can’t help but feel like you’ve been transposed to a different time and place. And for a mere $20 to get in on a busy night, I’d shell out the cash in a heartbeat.
Jacklyn(7/29/2007 9:48:07 PM)
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