EZ's Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz at 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, NY 10027 212 283-JAZZ

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LIVE JAZZ SCHEDULE
2-3 great New York bands daily

Mission Statement
We exist to promote this neighborhood as the epicenter of the jazz explosion that shook the world in the 1920's and continues to shape the world's musical and cultural landscape to this day.
Come by and take it EZ .
~Gordon Polatnick, your host

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JAZZ BRUNCH
Contemporary Harlem Style Jazz Brunch served every Saturday and Sunday-12:00PM for only $10 per plate.
Catered by Chef James of Hook Up Catering. Everyday A New Surprise!

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Big Apple Jazz Boutique
and EZ’s Woodshed Cafe...

New York's Jazz Day Club
and Harlem Jazz Shrine
......a new jazz hang in Harlem, New York, USA
Open for business 7 days: Noon - 8:30PM / 11:30PM
(Closed Mondays)
EZ's Days:
Live Jazz Every Day from 2:00PM-8:00PM
EZ's Evenings:
Friday-Sat concerts from 8:30PM-11:00PM
Located between W131^st and W132^nd Streets at
2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (aka 7th Ave) MAP

Tel. (212) 283-JAZZ (5299) gordon@bigapplejazz.com
(B, C / 2, 3 Trains to 135th or the M2 bus stops right in front)
All ages welcome

FINE ART FOR SALE!
Featuring Easton Davy

FINE ART GALLERY

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Thanks from all of us.

TREE OF HOPE STORY

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EMAIL GORDON AT GORDON@BIGAPPLEJAZZ.COM

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Live Jazz
EZ's Woodshed Daily Schedule
(212) 283-5299
Harlem Store
Big Apple Jazz Boutique
Internet Store
Unique Gifts Online
Harlem Gallery
Our gallery of Fine Art
Easton Davy, Kaz Ooka, Jeremiah Drake, Chris Wallace, Ramsess, Daren Chambers, Gina Nelson,
Photos
The Big Apple Jazz / EZ's Woodshed Scene
Videos
EZ's on YOUTUBE
More Videos from EZ's Woodshed
JAZZ TOURS
An insider's invitation
to the hidden jazz haunts of NYC

Big Apple Jazz Home

Short documentary on EZ's Woodshed
by Laura Palotie

EZ's HARLEM RENT PARTIES

Robert Ball III, Cody Anderson, Ravi Coltrane at EZ's Woodshed Sept. 30, 2007
Ravi Coltrane with EZ's Cody Anderson and Robert Ball III

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Everyday we get visitors from around the world of jazz into EZ's Woodshed.
Here is a short list of some of our recent guestbook entries:

Representative Charles B. Rangel, Ravi Coltrane, Wycliffe Gordon, Quincy Troupe, Chubby Checker, Joe Chambers, Marc Carey, Norman Simmons, LaChanze, Jimmy Cobb, Louis Jones, Jimmy Preacher Robin, Lamon Fenner, Craig Harris, Norman Hedman, Billy Kaye, Dave Frank, Fay Ray, Mickey Bass, Pee Wee Ellis, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Antoinette Montague, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Bertha Hope, Albert Maysles, Bob Cunningham, Sheila Anderson, Hakim Jami, G. Keith Alexander, Lewis Porter, Cindy Blackman, Bobbi Humphrey, Rosemarie McCoy, Bobby Porcelli, Bill Saxton, Eric Reed, Percy Jones, Sasha Perry, Toru Dodo, Phoenix Rivera, Manny Duran, Jean DuShon, Thomas Bramerie, Mansur Scott, Dennis Davis, Zaid Nasser, Dion Parson, Eli Fontaine, Nicki Parrott, Jean-Michel Pilc, Keith David, Alonzo Gardner, Anat Cohen, Peter Brainin, Eve Cornelious, Al Drears, Marjorie Eliot, Martin Luther, David Bixler, Sherman Irby, Alvin "Wink" Flythe, Gene Ess, Rahn Burton, Rome Neal, Eri Yamamoto... Special thanks to Melody Breyer-Grell who provided our piano; Martin Cohen for our congas; Bruce Cox, Karin Dagneau and Kevin McNeal for our drums; Mike Williams for our organ; Easton Davy and Patricia Lie who provided our logos; Sid Brown who painted the Duke Ellington portrait; Jeremiah Drake, Leeolive Tucker, Will-I-am Tucker, Reverend Cecil Longmore, and our loyal staff: Robert Ball III, Cody Anderson, Aarian Pope, Chiquita Montgomery, Carl McCarden and Mark Lomanno for their many blessings.

EZ's Woodshed - Free Music Calendar
(WINTER SCHEDULE: Closed Mondays)

WOODSHEDDING SETS HAPPEN ALL DAY LONG - 2PM-5PM - 5:30PM-8PM
EZ's Evenings Happen: 8:30PM - 11PM on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Jam Session Sundays at 5:30 - 8PM

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Big Apple Jazz Boutique
featuring live jazz from EZ's Woodshed daily.

Live jazz daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
NO COVER / NO MINIMUM

Additionally, weekends from 8:30PM - 11:00 PM
($10 - $15 donation)

Merchandise

We feature cd's, dvd's, t-shirts, hats, books, gifts, concert posters and fine art all celebrating New York jazz past and present. Our cd selection ranges from rare indie releases not found anywhere else, and a huge collection of cd's and lp's of legendary concerts recorded live in New York City clubs like Minton's Playhouse, Small's Paradise, Count Basie's, Village Gate, Sweet Basil's, Birdland, 5 Spot, Half Note, Blue Note, Village Vanguard, Town Hall, Carnegie Hall, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Smoke, Smalls etc.

Cafe

We have an amazing pastry selection featuring 'Round Midnight Chocolate Cake, Swing Potato Pie, A Tisket a Tasket Tea Biscuits and Pecan Peace Pie. Our lunch selection includes salads and wraps which you can wash down with a variety of Wild Fruitz and other healthy soft drinks. Weekend Brunches include some of the best homecooked, healthy soul food for only $10 per plate. Daily menu.

History

This historic block was famous during the Jazz Age when 7^th Ave and 131^st Street was known simply as “The Corner.” Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Florence Mills and Eubie Blake could be

found entertaining audiences from around the world across the street from us at the Lafayette Theatre, Connie’s Inn and the Hoofers Club. Musicians and

actors made special daily pilgrimages to “The Corner,” to rub the legendary “Tree of Hope,” (a vestige of which remains to this day a good luck charm on the stage of the Apollo Theatre). A contemporary sculpture by Algernon Miller now stands in its place to commemorate the era. Let us point out the street where Billie Holiday was

discovered, once known alternately as Swing Street, Beale Street or even Jungle Alley. Live jazz is still heard nightly in hidden jazz haunts which we are happy to help you discover for yourselves.

Big Apple Jazz and EZ’s Woodshed continues the tradition by celebrating New York’s vital jazz scene with cd’s, vintage lps, dvds, concert posters, t-shirts, books, post cards and contemporary fine art representing nearly a century of locally produced jazz. The space is divided into two distinctive halves: the front space displays the jazz merchandise for sale, including gourmet American coffee and

unique uptown pastries, and lunch items; while the back room, known as EZ’s Woodshed is a performance space and gallery featuring an astounding array of local artists. The beautiful interior woodwork of master craftsmen, Michael T. Stevens and

Matthew Erickson is featured throughout, as is the fine wood carvings of Christopher Wallace. Live jazz performances are scheduled during the afternoon hours at no cost and all ages are welcome. Big Apple Jazz is open daily from 10:30 AM – 8:30PM. Evening educational programs and private events are scheduled throughout the year.

Located between 131^st and 132^nd Streets at
2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (aka 7th Ave)

tel. (212) 283-JAZZ (5299)

email:gordon@bigapplejazz.com

WWW.BIGAPPLEJAZZ.COM

Unique gifts

Duke Ellington Coaster: $7.00 Storefront Photo Mug: $14.99

Light switch cover: $12.99 Big Apple Jazz Baby Doll T: $24.00

and so much more...

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Jazz Site Guide:

EZ's Woodshed
-- bigapplejazz lives in Harlem and celebrates New York City jazz both past and present
with live jazz daily from 2PM on this historic strip of Harlem's jazz district.
EZ's Photo Archive
-- View some photos culled from our collection of special live events up in EZ's Woodshed.
EZ's Fine Art Gallery
-- Here is a representation of the fine art we sell and display and upcoming gallery events.
Private NYC Jazz Club Tour Guide
-- Gordon Polatnick will give you a private tour of NYC's hidden jazz haunts.
NY Jazz Clubs Bible
-- A hand-picked list of New York's only true jazz joints. With link, phone and address and review and photo.
Lower Manhattan Jazz Clubs
-- A comprehensive, linked list of venues most likely to book jazz music.

Harlem Jazz Clubs

Midtown Manhattan Jazz Clubs

Upper East & Upper Westside Jazz Clubs

Jazz Club Reviews
-- A review of the current scene and a call to arms.

Artists Pages
-- NY area jazz musicians are welcomed to add their link. Websites, web design and bigapplejazz.com email addresses available.

Gallery of Photos.
Exhibit features Harlem's current hidden jazz haunts.

Shopping -- Recommended Books and more to come.
(Click here to view Jazz DVDs)

Festivals
-- New York is itself a year round jazz festival, but here are some of the brand named festivals.

Discounts
-- Check here for an updated list of exclusive giveaways and discounted tickets to area jazz events.

Obituaries
-- Fuller Up, The Dead Musician Directory. Updated notices of jazz and other musicians who've recently passed on.

Email: Gordon Polatnick: Gordon@BigAppleJazz.com This site is just getting underway. Email Gordon to find out about advertising, employment, and listings.

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