Blue Note to bring world-famous jazz club to London
Summary
Blue Note, a famous jazz club from New York, will open its first UK location in London next month. The club aims to showcase top British and international jazz artists with two performance spaces in the basement of a central hotel.Key Facts
- Blue Note was founded in New York City in 1981.
- The London club will be Blue Note’s first venue in the UK.
- It is located in the basement of the St Martins Lane hotel in Covent Garden.
- Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper will headline the opening on 23 September.
- The main room holds 250 people and hosts two shows each night.
- A smaller room called B-Side, with 100 seats, will open later to support new British talent.
- Performers include Erykah Badu, Jamie Cullum, Nubya Garcia, Yussef Dayes, Kokoroko, and Hak Baker.
- The club plans to provide an intimate space for jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and experimental music.
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