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    Ornithology Jazz Club

    4.5 (43 reviews)
    Mon • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Tue • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    mushroom and spinach pizza
    Tommy C.

    Had a lovely dinner and show here. I love the atmosphere of this venue its very cozy and intimate. The staff here is very friendly and I appreciate that they have a student discount for the entrance fee. The food is also delicious and the music is awesome! highly recommend this jazz club

    Between acts
    Michael M.

    Place is divey but cool! The jazz band playing, two older white guys, girl on sax and a man of color on drums are very good. A friend is displaying his paintings. Fascinating and he's very talented.

    Nice vibe here
    Maryellen S.

    Cool, crunchy-granola Brooklyn vibe here and eclectic bird-themed decor. There's an upstairs patio area and a lounge with some sofas. Spend some time really looking at all the art vs. just passing it by and admiring a piece. I went in the afternoon for a jam session and I didn't get the sense that anyone listening really knew jazz, but it was okay. There's a vegan chef that brings in food and you order separately from the bar at the end of the counter. I'm very tech savvy but I couldn't make their ordering app work, so I just skipped the food because I wasn't that hungry. I'd like to go back some time and see if the regular shows they have are legit jazz acts.

    Performance area
    Phyoe T.

    I went there with my friends to enjoy the jazz music performance. They have two sides of the restaurant; the bar only side and bar & restaurant side. We were seated on bar & restaurant side with the live performance at 7:30pm. We ordered pesto pizza, hummus with pita and red wine. The food tasted great, two bottles of red wine were gone while we vibe with the live jazz performance. This is such a great place to date too. I would love to come here again.

    Delicious savory cocktails
    Shiwen T.

    I love this place!!! Perfect for a date night or one can go solo, sitting at the bar. See video.

    Layout of platform
    Willie G.

    Great Jazz bar, real deal jazz music artist, good drinks, and local to Bushwick. Highly recommended

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    Karin H.

    One of my favorite jazz bars in the city - SO MUCH more enjoyable than an overpriced "jazz" bar in Manhattan. The staff are so fun and most are performers. The crowd is genuine, performances are right in front of you so you really feel immersed in the moment. Drinks we great too! We went on a rainy Saturday around 10pm and still had to wait outside for about an hour - it was WELL worth the wait

    Stage area facing entrance
    John B.

    Ornithology is an absolute gem in Bushwick! The charm of this place is out of this world. From the artsy signs inside and outside the venue, to the sweet decorations all around the cozy space, Ornithology is a must-visit. I really enjoyed sitting at the bar and just taking in the space while the Ai Murakami Trio filled the space with their electric tunes. The sound of drinks being made behind me, people quietly chatting, all mixed with the music just really made for a complete vibe. The old fashioned I had was very on point, and I'm super excited to try their food another time. I will say that the staff were incredibly chill at Ornithology, which made the space very welcoming. I can't wait to come back!

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    2 years ago

    Divey, vibey, and though it's a tight space, worth checking out. A cool spot to venture into accidentally.

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    Intimate space and amazing music! The musicians were all incredibly talented and the cocktails were delicious

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    5 years ago

    Dope spot. Jazz and a bar. Small space. Super intimate. There's a rooftop space. The drinks were good and so was the service.

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    I love this place and didn't even know there's a second floor and roof! Great jazz, drinks and vibes.

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    Some friends and I attended an event here on a Saturday evening. We attended the 730pm slot that…read moreended around 9pm. The had another session after the one we attended because we saw people lined up as we were leaving. Please remember to bring the debit/ credit card you used to pay for the event. One of the staff was a bit adamant about seeing the card we used to pay even after we showed her our confirmation email and photo ID. The small and intimate sitting area was full. The staff are strict with seating arrangements to ensure everyone has a great view which is accommodating. You are allowed to BYOB. Now to the best part, the musicians. We enjoyed a hour and a half of pure bliss. The musicians were so talented and played from the heart and soul and you felt it. The music was low key to sit back and relax and then upbeat to do a little movement in your chair. lol. This is definitely a place to visit and enjoy some cool jazz in Brooklyn.

    This is a one-of-a-kind setting and performance of jazz and bebop. As with most jazz concerts,…read moreimprov is encouraged so you may get other flavors too from the blues to an upbeat rag. As you ascend the stairs into a well-preserved 19th century brownstone, a man will take your coat as you admire the original finishings and molding. The jazz concerts have been operating in the same room for over 16 years, and currently do so from Fri-Sunday. The owners are so passionate about jazz and Bed-Stuy. When you buy your ticket, you'll see a list of rules, like a dress code of no jeans, hoodies, or backpacks. Years ago, these tickets used to include a fish dinner, but that ended with the pandemic. Get tickets as soon as you verbally agree to plans or else they'll sell out. Only about 20 patrons can fit, so you can bring a small group or even go alone. The musicians know each other well and joke together. The bass and piano instruments are a little banged up on the wood due to year of use, but the pitch is right on target. Although classy, Brownstone Jazz isn't too uppity and unapproachable no matter your musical knowledge. The vibes are intimate, vintage, soulful, and welcoming. The emcee, one of the owners, is excited about birthdays and audience involvement, so absolutely raise your hand if you're celebrating. If you speak another language, you may be asked to translate a song title just to get conversation and context flowing.

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    Dada is a lovely cocktail bar tucked away in the midst of other great bars in Ridgewood. They do…read morehave live music that never has a cover fee which is really great, but of course tipping is appreciated! I forgot which drinks I had but they were good & not diluted. I also got the zeytoon parvardeh to snack on which was quite tasty. I never had it before & was pleasant surprised- I'd definitely order it again at a Persian place. The live music was great too & you can come & go as you wish. All in all, if I'm ever in the area again I'd 110% go back.

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