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Village Vanguard

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Borough: West Village, Manhattan
Where: 178 7th Avenue South (just below W 11th st)

Their Words: "No complaining if you're late...We do not serve food...no price reduction for minors...QUIET IS ENFORCED. We're a jazz club, not a chat room. NO PHOTOGRAPHY...NO VIDEOTAPING...NO AUDIO RECORDING...Period. And please, NO CELL PHONES."

Our Words: It's no wonder the New Yorker calls this place the city's "most prestigious jazz club." Despite the (mostly justified) attitude, this no-nonsense Greenwich Village basement undeniably showcases the world's absolute best jazz on a consistent basis. If you're looking for a serious listening experience, impeccable sound, and guaranteed high-quality programming, treat yourself to an evening at this historical treasure - just be prepared to pay for it.

Music Every Night?: Yes. Doors at 8 pm, sets at 9 pm and 11 pm, sometimes a 3rd set at 12:30 am on Saturdays.

Capacity: 123

Reservations: Yes, by phone. Call (212) 255-4037 with name, # of people, which night, which set. Make sure to get there 15 minutes before show time or they'll give your seat away. You can also get tickets online now too. It's always a good idea to get there early if you want a decent seat.

Age Restriction: all ages

Food / Drink: There's a bar, you have to wait for the waitress or they'll yell at you. No food.

Price / Student Discount: $30 Mon - Thurs, $35 Fri - Sun (both include a $10 drink credit). Sometimes it's more. Tip for waiter not included either ("$1.00 or $2.00 per drink is expected"). STUDENT DISCOUNTS Sun - Thurs, 2nd set only = $20 (admission + $4.00 drink credit). This ca



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