Back Jazz in St. Petersburg: a guide to the best music spots
Jazz is not just music, it is a lifestyle. Free, creative, filled with inspiration, it`s in tune with the special atmosphere of St. Petersburg. We have put together a selection of the best places in the city where you can listen to jazz music, relax and have a great evening.
The Jazz Philharmonic in St. Petersburg was opened in 1989 by composer and musician David Goloshchekin. There are two halls here - the large Jazz Philharmonic Hall and the small Ellington Hall. The large hall has a stall, boxes and a dance hall, which is open for jazz dance evenings. The Philharmonic has excellent acoustics, which allows you to fully enjoy the music. The best jazz orchestras and groups from different cities of Russia and the world perform here. There are also jazz festivals and programs for children.
2. JFC Jazz Club
JFC is a cult place for St. Petersburg jazz lovers. Professional musicians perform every evening in a small room measuring 100 square meters. In addition to classic jazz, they like to experiment with sound and play blues, jazz-rock, acid jazz and avant-garde. It is better to purchase tickets for concerts in advance, as there are only 40 seats at the tables in the club.
3. Jazz bar The Hat
A small bar on Belinsky Street was opened by the founder of the Billy’s Band group, Billy Novik. The bar does not have a specific program of performances, but jazz is played here every day. Many stars of the world jazz scene perform at the bar when they come on tour to St. Petersburg. The bar has no tables or menu; talented bartenders will make any cocktail to suit your taste while you dance to the rhythms of jazz.
4. St. Petersburg Museum of Sound
The Museum of Sound is a unique creative laboratory for musicians in the Pushkinskaya-10 art center. Here you can see rare and experimental musical instruments, recordings of concerts, scores and a sound map of St. Petersburg. In the evenings, concerts and jam sessions are held here, musicians experiment with sound and rhythm, find new forms and delve into the avant-garde. The museum remembers that jazz is one of the freest genres of music, and allows listeners to rediscover it from the new angles.