Jazz Forum
Tarrytown, N.Y.
There’s nothing quite like the intimacy of a good jazz club, where people actually listen to the music and can feel a real connection to the musicians and the rest of the audience. Of course, that’s an experience you can have in New York pretty much anytime you want. And now you can have it just north of the city as well, at Jazz Forum, a terrific venue that opened in the Hudson River town of Tarrytown a little over a year ago. Part of the appeal is that it’s not in the city—it’s the only dedicated jazz club in Westchester county and people are so grateful for it you can feel the love. Another part is the caliber of the artists—you can see everyone from pianist Larry Willis to vocalist Catherine Russell. There’s a bar, a limited but tasty food menu and about 90 seats from which to enjoy outstanding music in a cozy, welcoming setting. jazzforumarts.org
Jazz Forum photo by Bob Plotkin
