You know that shiver down your spine when you hear the first notes of the sax and trumpet? If you like jazz, you know this feeling well, especially when the piano chords and the bass enter the equation. Here’s a list of venues that offer this live sound to visitors, guaranteeing an evening of great music. Choose your favorite jazz bar and enjoy!
Bourbon Street Music Club
If you like blues and jazz, Bourbon is the place for you. With national and international awards, the house brings all the excitement of New Orleans bars.
Every week, the venue hosts the ‘Every Tuesday a Jazz’. As the name suggests, the event takes place on Tuesdays, starting at 7:30pm, and is curated by the Jazz Mansion. Every week, artists who are highlights of Brazil’s independent music scene take to the stage for a jazz session.
Where: Rua dos Chanés, 127 – Moema
Fino da Bossa
Located on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, the piano bar Fino da Bossa promises to revive the traditional bossa and jazz bars of the capital.
Attached to the New Gallery contemporary art gallery, the space is a classic piano bar. In other words, on stage there is only the piano, bass and drums trio. In addition, it has 40 seats, maintaining the classic intimate atmosphere of bars of the genre.
Where: Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 473 – Pinheiros
Blue Note
Located in Conjunto Nacional with a view of Avenida Paulista, Blue Note São Paulo brings the air of North American clubs to the capital of São Paulo.
Present in several cities around the world, such as New York, Hawaii, Tokyo, Nagoya, Rio de Janeiro, Milan and more, the venue offers an intimate atmosphere, where the audience enjoys the shows close to the artists.
Where: Avenida Paulista, 2073 – Consolação
Pizzeria Oli
Every Wednesday, the pizzeria hosts Oli & Jazz with intimate shows at two times: from 20:30 to 21:15 and from 21:45 to 22:30. To find out who will be leading the evening, check out the attractions in advance on Oli’s Instagram. The experience promises to be memorable and accompanied by delicious pizzas, just the way the people of São Paulo like it!
Where: Rua Ministro Jesuíno Cardoso, 104 – Itaim Bibi
All of Jazz
One of the most traditional bars of its kind, it offers an intimate, cozy and discreet atmosphere.
In addition, the pub atmosphere is mixed with daily live shows featuring great Brazilian jazz talent.
Where: Rua João Cachoeira, 1366 – Itaim Bibi
Madeleine Jazz Bar
With four atmospheres, Madeleine is a jazz club full of charm in the middle of Vila Madalena’s hustle and bustle.
For those who want to enjoy good music and a walk for two, this is the place to go. So much so that Veja SP magazine has awarded the place in several categories of the traditional ‘Comer & Beber’.
Where: Rua Aspicuelta, 201 – Vila Madalena
JazzB
A renowned house dedicated to Jazz and Brazilian Instrumental Music, JazzB was born to re-signify the urban imagery of downtown.
That’s why the younger sibling of the former Jazz nos Fundos handpicked the location, bringing culture to an area that was going through a process of desertification.
Where: Rua General Jardim, 43 – República
Jazz Factory
Another place to listen to live jazz in SP is the Jazz Factory, with several live shows throughout the week.
The coolest thing is the architecture of the house, which is reminiscent of an old shed. Just like the old jazz houses in the United States, where the first great legends of this musical genre performed.
Where: Rua Bárbara Heliodora, 536 – Vila Romana
The S.
Located in the emblematic Circolo Italiano, The S. is one of the secret bars in São Paulo, a great option for those who want an intimate and cool atmosphere.
In addition to live shows, the house also has an incredible cocktail list, as well as perfect appetizers to taste while you enjoy the performances.
Where: Avenida Ipiranga, 344 – 1st floor – República
Whiplash
The next tip for a jazz bar in SP is the famous Whiplash, in one of the most popular areas of the city. The place is also speakeasy, that is, secret bars that bring the atmosphere of clandestine American bars. You can bet that the public’s immersion in the world of jazz is immediate.
Where: Rua Doutor Melo Alves, 74 – Jardins
Miles Jazz
In addition to good music, this jazz bar offers wine and pizza, an unmissable combination that will make your evening unforgettable. It’s not for nothing that it was cited by Veja SP magazine asone of the best wine bars in the capital!
Where: Rua Antonio de Macedo Soares, 1373 – Campo Belo
Raiz Club
With its low lights and air of mystery, the Raiz Clubis another jazz bar in the style of a speakeasyin São Paulo, with an agenda packed with musical attractions performing the best of jazz in SP.
Where: Rua Alves Guimarães, 153 – Pinheiros
Kia Ora
In 2024, the house returns with the Kia Jazz project, inviting contemporary jazz artists to take the stage on themed nights. As an accompaniment, feel free to order a beer, a drink or any of the labels on the bar’s wine list.
Where: Rua Doutor Eduardo de Souza Aranha, 377 – Itaim Bibi
Soul Botequim
In the bustling neighborhood of Brooklin, the Soul Botequiminvites artists from different genres to take the stage, jazz in particular. Its varied menu offers signature cocktails and wines from small producers, as well as classic bar snacks.
Where: Avenida Padre Antônio José dos Santos, 812 – Cidade Monções
