If you’re a Louisville local and a lover of jazz, you’re in luck. Louisville happens to be home to a lively jazz scene full of incredible talent. Regardless of the night of the week, you can be sure to enjoy an evening of beautiful live music during your night out. Check out our list of favorites restaurants, bars, and venues with regular live jazz below!
Varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave
Pictured above is the illustrious guitarist Jeff Sherman performing with his duo. You can catch him playing nightly in a duo or trio setting, 6-9pm on weekdays and 6:30-10pm on weekends. Daniel B. | YelpBar Nada Nada
829 E Market St Suite B
Come down to Bar Nada Nada on Monday nights at 7pm for some lively jazz! The house band features Jacob Duncan on sax, Mike Hyman on drums, Danny Kiely on bass, and Gabe Evens on keys. Conroy D. | YelpMETA
425 W Chestnut St
Thursday nights at Meta feature a jazz duo from 9-11pm. The duo features the silky vocals of Carly Johnson and Craig Wagner’s virtuosic guitar work. Michael C. | YelpCanary Club
1247 S Shelby St
Come see the Tuesday Night Band, weekly from 8-10pm! Canary Club | FacebookWhiskey Thief Distilling Co.
610 Nanny Goat Strut
This fresh location in NuLu has recently started up their “Jazz Central” series, featuring a live jazz quintet every Thursday night. Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. | InstagramThe Whirling Tiger
1335 Story Ave
Jazz nights at The Whirling Tiger can feature a variety of moods, ranging from straight ahead, groovy, to downright experimental. Come down on Wednesday nights to the lounge side of the venue to hear some excellent improvisation while you enjoy your cocktail! Heather M. | YelpThe Caravan Comedy Club
1250 Bardstown Rd
Pictured is The Don Krekel Orchestra, one of Louisville’s most notable big bands. Directed by Dr. Ansyn Banks, DKO can be heard at the Caravn Comedy Club on the third Monday of every month! The Don Krekel Orchestra | FacebookBlack Rabbit
122 Sears Ave
Local jazz combo “The Upbeats” can be heard at this location every Saturday! Ann L. | YelpGertie’s Whiskey Bar – Louisville
821 E Market St Suite 101
Head down to their speakeasy on Thursday and Friday nights to hear the Drew Miller Trio! Gertie's Bar – Louisville | FacebookLou Lou on Market
812 E Market St
The legendary local jazz group “The Buzzard” performs here on Friday nights starting at 7:30pm. Joseph G. YelpHell or High Water
112 W Washington St
The Ron Jones Duo can be heard performing in this classy speakeasy every Wednesday from 8 to 10pm. Jayme N. | YelpDecade
1076 E Washington St
Check out their jazz nights on Monday evenings! Kelly J. | YelpJack Fry’s
1007 Bardstown Rd
Currently on hiatus, Brian Becvar has maintained an extended residency playing piano at Jack Fry’s for years. He will be returning to the ivories April 9th of this year, playing Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Jack Fry's | Yelp
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