Jazz in Washington DC

From sexy lounges to dark dive bars, there are more than enough places to go in Washington DC if jazz music is what you’re looking for. Classy hangouts like Blues Alley and Twins Jazz are constantly drawing jazz-craving patrons, and Colombia Station is the laid-back, super friendly place for anyone and everyone to catch a free live show. One of the most famous institutions in the city is Bohemian Caverns, a stunning tribute to everything jazzy that has been seducing people since 1926, and has featured such artists as Billy Holiday, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Folks who want to take in the sultry notes of jazz without having to venture into a bar will love the art centers and concert halls like Kennedy Center and the Strathmore.