The Best Las Vegas Jazz Clubs

Las Vegas has been home to a thriving jazz scene for decades.

These music spots offer a soulful experience, whether you are a fanatic or a light listener. Apart from various jazz bars, Las Vegas has many jazz bands and musicians for hire. You can interact with the Las Vegas jazz community during the annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival.

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Las Vegas Jazz ambassadors


In January 1976, a 10-member Board of Directors comprised of jazz musicians and jazz music fans created the Las Vegas Jazz Society. The board included the following members:

  • Monk

  • Jay Cameron

  • Frank Gagliardi

  • Ken Joy

  • John Lindner

  • Sari Phillips

  • Tom Severns

  • Dan Skea

  • Judy Tarte

  • John Unrue


The “Jazz Ambassadors at Large” was formed as a support group for the ten-member board. The primary role of the ambassadors was to increase awareness and support the growth of jazz. Famous names in the jazz music scene who were part of the “Jazz Ambassadors at Large” included:

  • Joe Williams

  • Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis

  • Marlena Shaw

  • James Moody

  • B.B. King

  • Carl Fontana


The Las Vegas Jazz Society supports initiatives related to jazz preservation; they also provide details regarding the best jazz gigs and artists in the city.

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Best Jazz Bars in Sin City


The jazz bars in Las Vegas provide customers with a unique and soulful jazz music experience, whether you're looking for a contemporary sound or want to be transported back to 20th-century New Orleans. The following clubs will help you to discover the pulse and rhythm.

Dispensary Lounge



The Sand Dollar Lounge



The Smith Center for the Performing Arts



Myron's at The Smith Center



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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar



JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa



Italian American Club Restaurant



  • Address: 2333 E Sahara Ave

  • Hours: Wednesday to Sunday (5 pm to 10 pm)

  • Phone: 702-457-3866

  • Website: https://www.iacvegas.com/


Count's Vamp'd Rock Bar & Grill



  • Address: Parking lot, 6750 W Sahara Ave

  • Hours: Friday and Saturday (6 pm to 12 am)

  • Phone: 702-220-8849

  • Website: https://www.vampdvegas.com/


The Bootlegger Italian Bistro



  • Address: 7700 Las Vegas Blvd S

  • Hours: Sunday to Thursday (11 am to 10 pm), Friday and Saturday (11 am to 1 am)

  • Phone: 702-736-4939

  • Website: https://www.bootleggerlasvegas.com/