Is Blues Alley in Dc closing?

Although the property is for sale, Blues Alley does not plan on closing permanently, according to Schnipper. BLUES ALLEY/FACEBOOK | Blues Alley Jazz Club has hosted well-known jazz performers since it opened in 1965. “We have a lease, so we’re planning to stay there.

Who owns Blues Alley in DC?

Harry Schnipper
Harry Schnipper is an author, producer, lecturer, educator and presenter of nightly nightclub entertainment. He is the owner/operator of Blues Alley Jazz, located in our Nation’s Capital and which is America’s oldest, continuously operating jazz supper club.

Who has played at Blues Alley?

Musicians who have performed at Blues Alley include John Abercrombie, Monty Alexander, Mose Allison, Tony Bennett, Ruby Braff, Gary Burton, Charlie Byrd, Eva Cassidy, Mel Clement, Buck Clayton, Billy Cobham, Larry Coryell, Roy Eldridge, Maynard Ferguson, Rachelle Ferrell, Ella Fitzgerald, Kenny Garrett, Stan Getz.

When was Blues Alley in Washington DC founded?

Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Where is the Blues Alley Club in Georgetown?

Located (unsurprisingly) in an alley in scenic and historic Georgetown, the club is nestled in an 18th century brick carriage house.

Who are some famous artists at Blues Alley?

Blues Alley is the nation’s oldest continuing jazz supper club, having showcased internationally renowned concert hall artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Chic Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny and Eva Cassidy in a small intimate setting.

Is there a non-profit called Blues Alley?

Blues Alley also has a non-profit jazz arm, the Blues Alley Jazz Society, dedicated to jazz education and outreach for young performers in the local area. Education and outreach programs include the Blues Alley Youth Orchestra and Blues Alley Jazz Summer Camp.

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