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 Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: Jazz Bars in Seoul |
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So I'd been under the impression that there were four Blue Note bars: New York, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Milan. That's what the Blue Note webpage even says. But today I randomly looked it up on Wikipedia, and it says there's one in Seoul. It seems to be in Jongno. Anybody been there? Is it not affiliated with the other ones? What's the deal?
Besides that, is there anywhere in Seoul with really good live jazz? Everyone else seems to enjoy getting randomly plastered, but I can only enjoy getting plastered in the presence of a vibraphone. Thanks! |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Really good jazz? In Seoul?? Ha! Don't hold your breath. Last time I saw a jazz band in Apgujeong they were reading off sheet music!! |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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| eamo wrote: |
| Really good jazz? In Seoul?? Ha! Don't hold your breath. Last time I saw a jazz band in Apgujeong they were reading off sheet music!! |
That is one of the saddest things I've ever heard 
Okay, I'll settle for decent with no sheet music! Anybody? |
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Manner of Speaking
Joined: 09 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Website for a jazz record shop in Gangnam:
http://www.afterhours.co.kr/
There are some club websites at the bottom of the page. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
MOS |
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Yaya
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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Hongdae has two jazz bars with live music: Palm and Magic Glow. Magic Glow is a bit away from the main strip while Palm is in the main area.
Apgujeong-dong has Once in a Blue Moon, which is pretty good but pricey.
Itaewon has All That Jazz. |
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Joined: 09 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks guys, that's a fair number of places to check out. More than I was expecting, honestly. |
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thrylos
Joined: 10 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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| There's a really good one in Hyewa/Daehangro, run by an old cool Korean guy, apparently since the '70's, or so the rumor mill has it. Can't remember the name of it, but it's off behind the McD's on the main drag in the basement. Anybody remember the name? |
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FMPJ
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:08 am Post subject: |
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There's a pretty fantastic place between Hapjeong and Hongdae called Moonglow. The first gen. of Korean jazz players plays there every Thurs night--old dudes, and great. The owner is the pianist. He's a ham & definitely the least awesome of the musicians, but a good enough guy.
No cover, but drinks are a little spendy--part of the bar revenue goes to the musicians. |
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bangbayed
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:55 am Post subject: |
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| thrylos wrote: |
| There's a really good one in Hyewa/Daehangro, run by an old cool Korean guy, apparently since the '70's, or so the rumor mill has it. Can't remember the name of it, but it's off behind the McD's on the main drag in the basement. Anybody remember the name? |
That is a really good place. It's not in the basement though. If you walk along the backstreets behind the KFC area, you'll hear it. It's kind of split between the first and second floor. Pretty noticeable. Don't remember the name either.
Once in a Blue Moon is also pretty nice. Good place to bring a date. Someone mentioned that they saw a musicians reading sheet music there. Well, the talent is usually local so it can be hit and miss. I've had a good time there both times.
BTW, the deal with the live jazz joints is that you don't pay cover, but you do have to pay more for drinks. Beers start at 8000 won, I believe. Gotta pay the band! It's worth it though because the digs are usually pretty nice. |
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maingman
Joined: 26 Jan 2008
Location: left Korea
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