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Palm Court Jazz Cafe

1204 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
Phone: (504) 525-0200
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Hours:
Wed-Sun 7pm-10:30pm

Editorial Review for Palm Court Jazz Cafe – by Kevin Forest Moreau

The Scene
This friendly, slightly worn-looking cafe is frequented mostly by tourists and devout fans, local and otherwise, of classic Dixieland jazz. The upscale atmosphere, including tile floors and an elegant hardwood bar, lends a faint aura of sterility to the proceedings.

The Draw
People wander in for the music: serious, old-school jazz delivered hot and fresh, five nights a week. Inasmuch as any musical experience is informed by its environment, the impact of the music is lessened by the club's genteel surroundings. Still, the traditional stylings rendered here are worth hearing, especially when served up by the likes of Gregg Stafford, Lionel Ferbos and former Harry Connick Jr. trombonist Lucien Barberin.

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Know Before You Go

Diners are charged a small "music fee," while those who opt to stand at the bar and enjoy the same show pay nothing more than the cost of their drinks.

When to Go

You won't see musicians dropping by after finishing up their other gigs; the action here stops around 11pm, far too early for serious hep cats.

User Reviews for Palm Court Jazz Cafe

Citysearch (1), Trip Advisor (4 ), Dine.com (2 ), AOL CityGuide (3 ), All (10)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/29/2002 Posted by mfrost

If you want old fashioned New Orleans Jazz and a really decent creole meal, you'll love Palm Court. The hostess/owner is an absolute sweetheart. Very friendly and personable. The music is dixieland, which as a local isn't may favorite, but it's always very good. And if you want have fun, tappin' your feet while filling your belly, there aren't many places better. Extremely fair prices for a live music club, and much better food than you might expect.

Pros: great service, fun music, friendly staff