Best of Boston
Best Jazz Bar
Connolly’s
Roxbury
This may be the oldest jazz club in town, but because of its out-of-the-way location, it's fallen off a lot of radar screens. Decent food. read more»
1996 Best Jazz Bar, No Frills
Wally’s Cafe
Boston
A taste of what jazz was like before it was a cultural treasure and was still just a species of fun—and some of the most [...] read more»
1996 Best Jazz Bar
Regattabar
Cambridge
A glossy, sophisticated setting for Sonny Rollins, Cassandra Wilson, and other jazz greats. read more»
1989 Best Jazz Bar
The Willow Jazz Club
Somerville
More guts and ferment than in the polished Regattabar, but high musical standards are met nightly. read more»
1986 Best Jazz Bar
Regattabar
Cambridge
For general excellence, in spite of the steep prices for thimble-size drinks. read more»
1985 Best Jazz Bar
The Regattabar
Cambridge
Booker Fenton Hollander continues to pull in the big names and a nice crowd. read more»
1984 Best Jazz Bar
Springfield’s
Cambridge
On Thursday nights they book rarely seen national acts. And sell the place out. read more»
1983 Best Jazz Bar
Ryles
Cambridge
Makes a serious effort to book the best music. Watch for Bellevista. read more»