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Paris has a long history in being the host to many great jazz club’s

Arguably one of the best is L’Arbucci. It is situated in the heart of St-Germain.

Locals would normally make up the customers achieve to get curious visitors and tourists joining in You can eat in the pleasant brasserie upstairs.

Then head down to the basement to listen to the jazz. |Afterwards you can then head on downstairs for the music |After you have eaten why not head downstairs for the music? |Food finished then it’s time to head downstairs and listen to the music} If you like old style Dixie Jazz then this is the place for you.

Contrary to popular opinion, the Jazz clubs in Paris are not all on the left bank.

On the right bank of the River Seine in the centre of the Les Halles district, you can find the jazz club Au Duc Des Lombards.

Exquisite wood panelled walls and plenty of velvet seats make this club extremely distinctive. The list of Jazz greats that have played the club over the years can be found in poster form on the walls of the club.

The club’s policy is to bring in the best jazz players from overseas. The club has developed a policy of bringing in the best in overseas talent to play there. They then get them to play alongside a home-grown talent.

In the same area you can find the club Baiser Sale. The main styles of music played here are Jazz, Blues, Latin and African.

This is a tiny cellar club which is low on space but high on volume. This club was breaking new boundaries in music long before the terms of the music were invented.

The laid-back almost flat approach of the club has meant that the atmosphere is extremely friendly. One thing that has worked in its favour I suppose is that the club is slightly cheaper than most.

Les Bilboquet can also be found in the same area.This is a club the oozes history and reverence.

The club was opened in 1947. The club has played host to some of the legends of Jazz music for which Miles Davis and Billie holiday are but a few to mention

Recently the club has developed more and more local talent and quite frankly this has to be good. Not only music can be experienced here along with most other clubs it serves food as well as drink.

Also on the left bank is La Cave du Franc Pinot. 1 Quai du Bourbon is where this celebrated club can be found.

Being neither left nor right bank is the way the club likes to describe itself.

This fairly new club has added some buzz to the Iles St Louis.

Though it is Jazz all the way in this club and mostly swing at that, there is also some modern jazz played also.

Based in cellar, this club has plenty of atmosphere. The club also serves food with a lunchtime performance every Sunday.

Our next stop on the list of Jazz clubs in Paris is the club Lionel Hampton. The general opinion in Paris is that this is a club almost without equal

The name of the club would suggest a rather limited range of music but nothing could be further than the truth. Check what is on as you might get blues, rock or even gospel music.

There is a heavy emphasis on visiting Afro-American musicians (Oscar Peterson has played there. Sophistication and style are almost guaranteed at this club

Next up on our list of clubs in Paris is the New Morning The Rue des Petites-Ecuries is where the club can be found.

Having only opened in 1981 this is one of the newer clubs in Paris. All kinds of music are embraced at this club ranging from Blues, Soul, Latin, Jazz and even some that could be best described as unclassifiable.

An extremely novel aspect of the club is its policy of inviting performers to join in from the floor. This novel approach has led to an extremely relaxed atmosphere.

Le Petit Journal Montparnasse is another club that can be found on the left bank of the Seine. The club’s address is 13 Rue du Commandant Mouchotte.

This is described as a club that never sleeps. This fact is slightly incorrect in that the club does close for four hours between 2 a.m. in the morning and 6 a.m.

As with most clubs it is possible to have just a drink and listen to music or order food as well. The music on offer is primarily big band jazz but some nights have been known to feature Salsa, Blues or Rock.

Le Petit Journal St Michel is next up on our list of clubs. The comparisons between this club and the original Montparnasse club are not surprising as this is effectively a newer version.

The address of the club is 71 Blvd St Michel. The club opened in 1971 and concentrates more on New Orleans style swinging jazz.

The club has a very special sort of atmosphere that goes with the description of a Latin Quarter Cellar Club. The club also has a pleasant dining room in which to have a meal, just off the main stage area.

Last on our list of clubs in Paris is Caveau de la Huchette. The address of the club is 5 Rue de la Huchette

The club may keep the initial impression as being a tourism attraction but don’t be fooled. A visit to this club is extremely good value for money.

The building that houses the club is extremely historic and was once owned by the Knights Templar. Jazz has been played under the medieval vaults since 1947.

The thing to remember with Jazz is that it is a very cutting edge type of music and quite often the cool clubs are the ones that very few people know about. You never know when you might discover something that has been previously undiscovered so keep your eyes open.

Stay cool.