For those seeking a blend of high-end cocktails and secret-entrance energy, these "new-school" underground spots are essential. The best jazz clubs in NYC - Time Out
Located directly across from Smalls and run by the same owners, Mezzrow is a more intimate, romantic piano room. It offers a low-key social atmosphere compared to the intense listening focus of Smalls . : 163 West 10th Street . Subterranean Speakeasies & Newcomers
This no-frills, 60-seat basement is the quintessential "hole-in-the-wall". It built its reputation on late-night jam sessions and giving young, up-and-coming musicians a place to improvise. : 183 West 10th Street .
: Unpretentious, minimalist setting focused entirely on the music with a one-drink minimum. Smalls Jazz Club OpenGreenwich Village