The following Idaho establishments are known to feature live jazz on an occasional or regular basis. Check the Live Jazz Calendar or call the venue for specific concert information. There is no charge for having your establishment listed here. We do encourage, however, that you consider joining the Idaho Jazz Society as a "Business Sponsor" at the low rate of $45 for the calendar year. Please help keep this list up to date by sending any corrections or additions to ijswebmaster@gmail.com. We especially would like to get information from other areas in Idaho (Coeur d' Alene, Moscow, Pocatello, others?).
Treasure Valley Area
Berryhill & Co, 121 N. 9th, Boise. Jazz Mon-Sat. Call 208.387.3553
The Blue Door Cafe, a jazz club / restaurant in Eagle located at 3300 W. State St. (next to Arts West School), features live music nightly with Thursday, Friday and Saturday dedicated to jazz. The core house band, The Blue Door Four, regularly entertain Friday and Saturday nights, as well as jam with talented talented Arts West students on Thursdays. Frequent nationally-acclaimed guests often grace the stage as well. Visit their website at www.bluedoorcafe.com, and click on "Live Music Entertainment Schedule" They also have a full-service restaurant, beer and wine. Ph 208.938.6123. Sorry, the Blue Door announced its closure on 11-28-2011. They expect to reopen soon with a new name, new management, and a renewed commitment to the arts, music, fine food and wine.
Chandlers: 981 W. Grove, Boise (in Hotel 43). Live jazz seven nights a week is now under the direction of Dan Costello, and features a variety of well-known local artists. Visdit our own calendar page for music details or check Chandlers website, www.chandlersboise.com. Ph 208.383.4300
Flatbread Community Oven - Pizzeria and Wine Bar: Boise locations: Downtown, 615 W. Main (Tel. 208.287.4757) and in Bown Crossing, 3130 S. Bown Way (Tel. 208.343.4177). Meridian location in Generations Plaza, 830 N. Main St (Tel. 208.288.0969). All three locations feature occasional live jazz on Wednesday nights, and are noted on our calendar page.
Gelato Cafe: 2053 E Fairview, Meridian (Elm Tree Plaza). Frequent jazz Wednesday evenings.
The Grape Escape, NW corner 8th & Idaho, Boise, features live jazz every Sunday from noon - 3 PM. They call it "Grape Jam & Eggs"
Pengilly's Saloon: 513 W. Main, Boise. Jazz every Thursday night featuring the Frim Fram 4. Call 208.345.6344
Rembrandts Coffee House, 93 S. Eagle Rd, Eagle. Live jazz occasionally. See our calendar page or visit Rembrandts at www.rembrandtscoffeehouse.net. Ph 208.938.1564
Wild West Bakery & Espresso. 83 East State St, Eagle. Now featuring live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings, 6-9 pm. Ph 208.939.5677.
Magic Valley Area
Rudy's: 147 Main Av West, Twin Falls. Jazz on 1st Fridays
Wood River Valley Area
Duchin Room (Sun Valley Lodge): Frequent jazz late afternoons and evenings
Idaho Falls Area
Vino Rosso (wine store/wine bar): 439 "A" St, Idaho Falls. See www.vinorossoidaho.com
The Cellar (restaurant): 3520E. 17th St., Idaho Falls. See www.thecellar.biz
