Oh goodness, what a great New York jazz venue. I was in NYC again last year and had the radio on in my hotel room, where I heard that Dr Lonnie Smith was on at Jazz Standard. I thought 'damn, I wish I'd known and got a ticket in advance' because that's what you have to do in London, months in advance in the case of Dr Lonnie. Anyway, I turned up at about 7ish and asked the lady on the door if any tickets might be available: 'Sure', she said and I was soon being lead to a seat. 'Is there anything nearer the stage? maybe near the drummer?' I asked. 'Sure, no problem, how about here?' and for $30 I was sat practically ON the stage with no fuss, no silly prices, no booking in advance. This is why I love New York. Dr Lonnie was marvellous, he even sat down opposite me to play his Midi walking stick for a bit! Not only that, it was actually the best meal I had in New York that week too, really. Although I did just check the current menu (March 2017) and it seems pretty meat-heavy (a pescatarian here). Menu aside, Jazz Standard is exceptional. I even met a couple of friendly folk who sat at the same table as me when I was there, we chatted about jazz and shared a bottle of Malbec. That doesn't happen in London. Jazz Standard, a great New York Jazz venue.

Took my wife here for a date night and we had such an amazing time! I stopped being vegetarian to indulge in some brisket which did not let me down. The ambiance here was very intimate and the up closeness to the musicians was a plus. And the cornbread though... Taste like somebody grandmama made that thang!

I had received tickets to the show as a gift. This really was a fun night.. we got there a hour before the 7:30 show, they let us pick our own seats which were great. The place had a throw back feel. We order dinner and it was on the table in minutes. Not a huge menu but some tasty stuff. Also the waiter and staff was excellent. The band was great they played a hour set of Charles Mingus. Everything was great also they don't want you to tip, just come back and support the music. I definitely will be going back soon!

Jazz and BBQ, what could be better? The BBQ is good, not too much smoke flavor to overwhelm. The sides are prepared with just as much care. The atmosphere is great and of course, dinner and a show can't be beat.

We had great time. 15 piece band our night. We ordered BBQ. Decent not great. About hour or so show. Kind of eating in the dark not my favorite. Must have reservations.

Jazz Standard is my go-to jazz place in the city, it hosts great acts and their food never disappoints. Went to see their yearly Christmas jazz show (about a week before Christmas) and thoroughly enjoyed our food and drinks. Tried the Jack's Fried Bread (new one for me, will def get it again), skillet mac and cheese (always a great choice), brisket, coleslaw (alright but still good). Cocktail was the porch swing, loved it. Definitely bring your jazz and BBQ loving friends here

Amazing venue, highly recommended for any jazz or music fan. There is always a great artist on the stage and the food is wonderful too. All well priced.

My wife and I came here to hear the George Coleman quintet and eat this famous barbecue and it was amazing. You must get the wings. Perhaps the best we've ever had. Very unique. That was very friendly and the food was definitely exceeded our expectations. The brisket was phenomenal. All around a great meal and a place we would highly recommend.

Great barbecue food and great jazz band. The basement was a cozy place to listen to jazz. Great service.

Such a great place to experience the Jazz side of New York. The ambient and the place is really authentic. Even though is a little bit on the expensive side, the tickets for concerts are well priced. We went to see the Mingus Big Band and had water and sodas, and it was cheap. Totally worth it.

Southern smoked bbq n jazz. Houston Person tonight! Come early -530 have a leisurely dinner n drinks until the 730 show. Not a bad seat in the house-just not many seats. Get tix online. Excellent staff