By Village Preservation
This first-of-its-kind interactive map allows you to explore the history of jazz in Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo, tracing this remarkable legacy these streets, where legendary musicians lived and groundbreaking performances and recording sessions took place. Discover dozens of historic venues, recording studios, archives, and homes of major jazz artists, with photos, sound samples, and stories about their role in shaping jazz history. You can filter locations by decade, search for specific musicians or venues, and even build your own custom walking tour based on your interests.
For decades, Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo have been epicenters of the jazz world, home to intimate clubs, daring experimentation, and trailblazing collaborations. From some of the earliest jazz recording studios to Prohibition-era speakeasies to the bebop revolution, from loft-jazz experimentation in the 1970s to the vibrant scene that thrives here today, the story of jazz runs through these neighborhoods. And you can explore it with this map.
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