The Coolest Jazz Clubs You Need To Know About in LA

Los Angeles boasts a vibrant jazz scene that's new to the city, with venues that cater to every type of jazz enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just exploring, these top jazz nights in LA for 2024 showcase the city's finest live music experiences. Having lived in New York City—often seen as the jazz capital of the world—I moved to LA a few years ago and have been searching for a scene that could rival places like Birdland and Blue Note. It wasn't easy, like hunting for great coffee in a juice-bar town. But after countless nights of exploration, I found that jazz here isn't just alive—it's thriving. There’s a lot new happening in LA, and our list combines both traditional and new jazz nights that highlight this exciting scene. As Woody Allen once quipped, "Is sex dirty? Only when it's done right." The same goes for jazz: it's raw and unpredictable, but when it hits the right note, it's smooth and irresistible, leaving...