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Seoul has a number of jazz cafés where you can have a fancy dinner with your sweetheart while listening to a live jazz performance. If jazz sounds a bit unfamiliar to you, don’t worry. Once you get hooked into the groove, you'll be humming it all day long. Jazz serves as the basis of many popular music genres across the world. Let’s look at some places where you can relish it most comfortably in Seoul.
Jazz began in New Orleans toward the end of the 19th century, largely in African American communities, as a way to express their unique emotions through music. African Americans were not completely free from slavery yet. So jazz shows their emotions rooted in Africa and reflected their struggle in America to put an end to slavery. In the end, however, jazz became a new genre that goes beyond the color of the skin in the world of music.
All That Jazz in Itaewon is Korea's first jazz club that opened in 1976. Admission fee is charged. All That Jazz stages performances in two parts. Reservations are not required. Drinks include cocktails and beers, as well as delicious meals are served. Meals are discounted for two hours from 18:00-20:00 on weekdays. So it may be best to visit the place after work to enjoy great music while having delicious food at a reasonable price.
Live jazz bar, Chunnyun Dongando, is located in an alley beside Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade in Jongno. It opened its doors in 1996. Numerous renowned local musicians have performed at the bar. Many new artists also energetically perform on stage. You can be sure to enjoy Korean musicians’ quality performances here. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to have a taste of jazz only Korean musicians can offer you in Seoul.
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