Smoke Jazz Club

2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

Smoke Jazz Club Upcoming Shows

Charles McPherson Quintet Feat. Special Guests Steve Davis & Kenny Washington 3/4-3/8
Fred Hersch Trio 3/11-3/15
A 90th Birthday Tribute to Harold Mabern Featuring Eric Alexander & Cyrus Chestnut 3/18-3/22
George Cables Quartet Featuring Special Guest Sarah Elizabeth Charles 3/25-3/29
Wayne Escoffery With the ELEW Trio 4/1-4/5
Kendrick Scott Quintet 4/8-4/12
Vijay Iyer Quartet 4/15-4/19
Joel Ross’s Good Vibes 4/22-4/26
Steve Wilson Quintet “Enduring Sonance” Record Release 4/29-5/3

About Smoke Jazz Club

Smoke Jazz Club is a premier intimate jazz venue on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, located at 2751 Broadway near 106th Street. Since opening in 1999, Smoke has established itself as one of New York’s most beloved rooms for experiencing world-class jazz in an up-close setting.

The club seats approximately 90 people in a warm, wood-paneled space that evokes the classic jazz clubs of an earlier era. Unlike larger venues, Smoke offers an intimate listening experience where every seat feels connected to the bandstand. The cozy atmosphere, quality sound, and genuine hospitality have made it a favorite among both musicians and audiences.

Smoke’s booking philosophy emphasizes the jazz tradition while remaining open to contemporary voices. The stage has hosted legends including George Coleman, Jimmy Cobb, Lou Donaldson, Eddie Henderson, and Harold Mabern, alongside rising talents. The venue is particularly known for its organ jazz programming, regularly featuring Hammond B-3 masters in the soul-jazz and hard bop tradition.

The club operates a notable record label, Smoke Sessions Records, which has documented performances by many of the artists who grace its stage. This commitment to preserving and promoting jazz has made Smoke not just a venue but an active contributor to the music’s ongoing legacy.

Smoke offers multiple sets nightly, with a Southern-influenced menu available during performances. The venue’s dedication to presenting jazz as a living art form—accessible, unpretentious, and deeply musical—has earned it a devoted following among New York jazz fans for over two decades.