All languages have an alphabet, and the alphabet of jazz is the soul. Like listening to the first notes of Georgia On My Mind and feeling a connection with each word, even if the lyrics were written decades ago. A trip back in time to the Louisiana of 1920 that now has its own name and a new destination: The Jazz Room Barcelona. A live concert with which to experience the rhythm and emotion of some of the best songs of this genre, such as When The Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong or Summertime by Billie Holiday, between dim lights and drinks in the emblematic Jamboree Jazz Club.
What is The Jazz Room?
Imagine the atmosphere of a 1920s speakeasy brought to the present: that’s The Jazz Room. A space with warm lights and an intimate stage where jazz, soul or blues sounds, depending on the night. Talented musicians, live instruments and those well-known classics and new improvisations that never go out of style.
The Jazz Room Barcelona: What concerts are there now?
A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Stepping into the era of hot jazz, the show brings together a carefully selected ensemble that celebrates the roots of the genre: freedom and improvisation. Traditional ragtime mixes with the blues in a one-hour concert featuring classics such as St. James Infirmary, When the Saints Go Marching In or On the Sunny Side of the Street.
Tribute to Soul
A journey through the history of soul with the energy that made it eternal. Rhythms born from gospel and reaching the general public through artists such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye or Al Green. This tribute by The Jazz Room shows how this genre turned emotion and hope into music, creating a unique connection with each song : Let’s get it on, Feeling Good and many more.
Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong
This show brings together Sinatra’s unmistakable swing with Armstrong’s rich, melodic improvisation in a high-energy live performance. Their joint repertoire – featuring big hits from the Big Band era and unforgettable jazz standards – evokes those moments when jazz moved from the clubs to the mainstream.
Opinions of The Jazz Room in Barcelona
Barcelona already knows what it is to live an improvised plan (musically) in first person with “The Jazz Room”, leaving ratings of 4 and 5 stars out of 5 and opinions of its spectators such as:
“Brutal all the musicians, without exception.” – April 11
“Fantàstica actuació. Molt molt molt recomenble. Es crea una ambient fantàstic que transmeten els músics amb la seva bona sintonia i simpatia.” – May 2
“Exquisite experience!” – June 13
“Closing my eyes to enjoy the music without distractions was like traveling to New Orleans. The musicians awesome.” – April 4
“A very nice experience with good and very entertaining musicians.We had a great time.” – June 13
Barcelona is the place where shows and live music find their safe space. The Jazz Room awaits you at Jamboree Jazz Club, one of the best jazz clubs in Barcelona whose doors will open 30 minutes before the start of each show.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (within the area selected when purchasing tickets), so order a drink before the show starts, relax and get ready to have Georgia On My Mind, but in Barcelona.