I went to the Jazz showcase with friends who had an interest in Jazz. While I am not a fan of Jazz, I appreciated it the decor and ambience of the venue. I will leave the commentary of the Jazz to those more learned in the art!

I had a good experience here. The place was cozy and the music was really good. Limited cocktails on the menu but they did have a full bar so the bartender can make anything you want.

Great venue and staff. Live band was very good. I will visit again when Im in Chicago

Nice and cozy place to hang out. I like how the sound is loud enough to immerse you but you can still maintain a conversation. Our server was extremely courteous and professional, very quick with orders and always checking up on us. The cocktails were quite tasty as well!!

Amazing music at a place with history. Visited from out of town; definitely worth going

A cool, intimate spot for jazz. Cozy couches, overstuffed chairs make for a laid back vibe.The musicians are masterful and acoustics fit the groove.

I love The Jazz Showcase! Nice intimate setting with great music all the time.

A cozy and historic venue with outstanding staff and amazing artwork on the walls. Sound in the venue is pretty good for being a small place, and the local band we saw was great.

Simply amazing, so full of history, and the service is wonderful.

Great music. The worst seats to sit in! They are the most uncomfortable seats in all Chicago’s music venues. The person next to you should be a close friend as they will be practically sitting in your seat. Come on you been around forever break down and get some new seats and space them out a little.

This is my first time here but I will be back again and again , what a great place to hear live music .

Premier venue for jazz. Great service. Friendly. Great location.

This was the second of 2 live music venues I visited the same night. Its true what other reviews say and that there really are no bad seats, that said we still went for the cup seats and were seated steps away from the stage with a perfect view of the entire quartet. Drinks were a bit on the pricier side compared to other places but the atmosphere and acoustics in the place were awesome.

We saw The Pat Martino Trio. This place is much more open and has many love seats and big couches. Green Mill, in comparison, is packed too tight for big names.This is a great jazz venue.The only choice for dinner nearby is Bar Louie, or Pizza by the slice.Service and cocktails are perfect.You can dress up, or be a slob. Anything goes.Im not saying its fancy. I mean some of those couches could leave spring imprints on your butt. Lord only knows how many drinks have been spilled on them. Its too dark to see any dirt. Just a small votive on each table for lighting.Its a jazz club. Its exactly how its supposed to be.

This is a great room to listen (quietly) to some of the worlds finest jazz musicians and enjoy some wine, beer or a delicious cocktail. The Showcase has been operating in Chicago since 1947 and is still going strong!!

Historic jazz spot in Chicago! I’ve been coming here for years. Nice venue with a great relaxing ambiance. The cocktails and beer selection is solid!

Went tonight for the first time. Fun venue, good music. Funny & engaging staff. Decent drink menu, no food (which was ok for us) very limited beer menu though. All macros, nothing local. Definitely worth the visit!

My first experience in my ever life and in Chicago.I just heard thay Jazz was so special in Chicago and so I tried the Jazz bar.There is an entrance fee ( 25dollars but maybe dependent) but the circumstances told me thay it is worth.At first, I could not fully enjoy what they are doing and how to enjoy but very soon I could enjoy the entire performance.The bartender and staff were so so nice and kind. Recommend to those who do not know Jazz like me

We saw a quartet that was amazing! Very talented musicians in a venue that feels old school and authentic. The cover was $20 per person, but theres no drink minimum and the show was definitely worth it! The bar and service staff were attentive, and theres late night food close by that you can bring into the venue. Thank you for a great Chicago experience!

Legendary location. Just enjoy

Always amazing! Feels like home. I had a wonderful time!

I was in this club in June 2017 and had the priviledge to enjoy great jazz music in one of the most classic jazz venues in the US. Still keeps the flavour of the old-style small clubs. The atmosphere there is amazing, the owner used to introduce himself the artists with his personal touch...

Great atmosphere and experience. Reasonable prices on drinks and entrance.

Awesome venue! So artistic, cozy with candles and sofas everywhere perfect for late night drinks! Jazz Jazz!!!

Great place and amazing music!

Amazing place!! Great music and very cozy

Great music, friendly staff.

Awesome music. Great atmosphere. Good drinks. Absolutely no food, so dont come hungry (there is a great food place nearby so you can step off to have a quick bite between sets). Would be great if they served at least nuts/chips...

I’m an Italian and music in my blood. Jazz is the music so we go along. This place is full of talents every time I come I feel like I’m flying in the sky on the wings of jazz. Makes me wanna live and listen. Stuff is always polite and friendly. Thank you for the settings and opportunity to listen and enjoy the jazzz

First time here, and we were treated to some amazing new sounds. I especially like that they give a discount on tickets for fellow musicians.

The space is perfect to enjoy traditional jazz; not crowded, comfortable seating, a wonderful bar and great bar prices! Oh, yes, and the music doesnt get any better. Our hostess was also very accomodating. Saturday nights show took on a whole level with some very personal stories around a few if the tunes done by the pianist. Better than ANY jazz venue I have attended in NYC! Not my first and, hopefully, not my last visit to this Chicago landmark!

Very professional & courteous.

Customer service was outstanding.

Always have a great time when I go there Miss mr. Siegal dearly but Mark has inherited the flavor

Cool venue, but chairs were uncomfortable and I wasnt a fan of the quintet. I played percussion growing up, have always loved jazz, and like supporting musicians, but would have preferred classic tunes over original pieces.Like any good jazz club, expect to pay 16 to $20 a drink with T&T.

Great place for Jazz encounters with friends

Favorite jazz spot. Lots of seating. The front seating has couches.

The music was great. The venue was very relaxed, and the service was great. However, note that even though they are open till 2 am, the live music stopped around 11:30. We arrived around 11:15pm, and they acted like the did us a huge favor by dropping the cover charge to $15 per person, but we only got to see about 15 minutes of live music. It’s definitely worth it if you show up close to the beginning of a set time, but it’s not a good place to drop in later on during the night.

Enjoyed the evening spent here listening to a quartet of local artists.

Great ambience, great music! Definetly will be back

Wonderful atmosphere for listening to some good jazz.

A fun evening with fantastic music! Perfect ambiance for Jazz. Good selection of drinks, great cocktails.

Always a great show at a reasonable price. Been going here for years. I plan on returning!

IRA SULLIVAN Quintet was amazing with Marlene ROSENBERG! Chicago

A historic Jazz Institution thats been a staple of Chicago music scene for over 50 years. The one place to hear the highest caliber of live Jazz in the Chicago. You will never be disappointed!

Amazing place! Been there quite a few times and never disappoint. Very intimate place and people are actually quiet enjoying the music.Really friendly owner and staffs. Only $10 cover ($5 with student ID) on weekdays.I was lucky enough to catch a random jam session. It was awesome!PS. Free meters after 10 pm.

Claims to be the second oldest Jazz theatre in the US and the best one in the world. Plays loud jazz and not cool jazz.

Terrific music and atmosphere. Cant recommend this place enough.

Love the ambience, with jazz icon photos, the couches and chairs that create an intimate space for great jazz music. Freddy Cole and his son, Lionel, were fantastic! They, along with the guitarist, stand-up bassist, and drummer, created a beautiful way to spend the evening.

The best for weeknights

Great vibe and the music was awesome! The prices are fair

Great show! Kendrick Scott & Columbia College. Phenomiminal young lady pianist

Warm, welcoming atmosphere and great music. This is a place with a solid history and reputation in the city and they’ve always got a great lineup. Staff is friendly and polite and the drinks are good.

No doubt this is the best jazz club in the city of Chicago love the history of this great place and love the history of the bar.

The Jazz Showcase is an amazing place for the entire family to enjoy impeccable jazz from legendary artists. The service is on point first class as well. Showcase is my regularly spot to get my fix for real music. Clearly, I highly recommend you come check it out yourself. Cheers!

Great place to catch a show. Friendly staff and good first Jazz Show for teens who are intrested in learning about Jazz History.

Classy, friendly, comfortable place to enjoy the work of really great jazz artists.

Great music. Cocktails are not great, but thats not why Im here.

Very nice place, very nice people, and better music.Youll probably come back.

Went to see Donald Harrison together. Excellent!

One of the best venues for great jazz from the worlds greatest musicians hands down!

The big names in jazz play here.

I like the Jazz showcase. It was fun

Best piano jazz Ive heard since Brubeck.

This music was really great, but the service was horrible. The server will cut you off of drinks if she suspects you of drinking before getting to the show. Had a bad experience of coming in and ordering two drinks before getting cut off for getting off the stool the wrong way. If someone didnt get off the bar stool within their standard, you shouldnt get cut off from drinking. Personally, I felt unwelcome there after getting cut off from a second drink. There are better jazz bars/clubs that have great music and a welcoming staff.

The music is always great and Jonathan the bartender is the coolest guy.

This is what every jazz venue wishes it could be. Intimate, warm, sensual. The room acoustics are phenomenal. The lightest most gentle note sneaks into the audience and leaves room for its big bombastic brother without overwhelming or hiding.The staff are excellent, the drinks delicious and reasonable, the seating comfortable and uncrowded. The guests were there for the music, for the experience. Well mannered, well dressed, well equipped to enjoy the soundscape presented.Attend a a set or two at the Showcase. You wont regret it.

Excellent atmosphere and great music!!!

Awesome place! Small venue with still plenty of room to be comfortable. Good vibe with couches, nice lighting, neat pictures on the wall. I saw an all girl Cuban jazz band that was out of this world good. Only drinks so come after a nice dinner somewhere to end your night.

Sick sounds and excellent drinks. Welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

Overpriced short poured drinks but I didnt hate it...parking fees are iffy too.

Awesome. Great music in comfortable room

Great experience of Live Chicago Jazz. A warm place.

Great place to listen to some Jazz in Chicago. Wine list could be better but it was very good place to sit down and listed to music.

It was a wonderful Jazz set the VIP seating was close to the stage. The waitress was accommodating attentive. Will go back to see all my favorite artist.

Small intimate jazz bar tucked away on Plymouth

It was sooo awesome . This is a gem in Chicago 40+ year old . Its Amazing. SEE FOR YOURSELF. 5 STARS COULD NEVER BE ENOUGH STARS FOR THIS SPOT

Perfect bar

I felt asleep with the music....but the Negroni drink was very good...waste of money

My first time at this famous place. Great room for music. Drinks but no food. Great music!

The venue was nice, the VIP section was great. The band was very entertaining. I loved it.The parking sucks.

The Jazz Showcase has been presenting top national and international jazz acts since the 40s. Its THE place for jazz in Chicago!

Friendly Staff, awesome Music!

Atmosphere was great the drinks were good. The jazz wasnt great I have seen better show in a little bar downtown.

A wonderful club to hear good music. Its a small intimate venue. No food only drinks served. There are plenty of places close by to eat. There is a reasonably priced parking lot next to the club.

Intimate jazz club features local, national and international jazz artists

Great atmosphere, almost all seats are set up so you can see the stage, and very good to excellent jazz. Also, you can bring children which they encourage and is what I did for many years. There is parking for $8 during the week right next to them although its near the red line.

Straight up jazz. A Chicago gem

Fantastic, low- hassle Chicago jazz institution, worth the trek of the beaten path. Heard the Terell Stafford quintet on Saturday, bought tickets on their website about 45 mins prior to start of set. If you are a jazz fan in Chicago, dont miss it!

Nice place , very sophisticated to people. And Chicago about the Jazz. It’s the best

Amazing! Simply amazing! A very comfortable, unique atmosphere featuring such talented musicians. It was such a special night.

This is a wonderful jazz club. I have, over the years, seen wonderful musicians playing here. The music is always great and the room comfortable. Go.

Amazing place to go watch some quality music. Im so glad I got to see Nicholas Payton and his group. Amazing stuff, really.

A perfect place to relax and enjoy great jazz.

Great place. Amazing vibe. Good drinks. Wayne is the best host ever!

You can always count on GREAT JAZZ @ the Jazz Showcase every day of the week. Early sets are Child Friendly. When in Chicago, check it out. They do not serve food but restaurants are nearby.

Great place with great music!

Great music, musicians were awesome

Im not a fan of being quiet or sitting still, but cool atmosphere and they did a really good job.

Had always wanted to go to Chicago to see a jazz performance live. I was in awe. So much talent and emotion.