Description
Since 1935, the Village Vanguard has been one of New York City’s most enduring cultural landmarks.
Last of the Jazz Joints tells the rich-and often surprising story of this Greenwich Village nightclub, from the poets, comedians, and folk singers of its early years to the musicians who have made the Vanguard synonymous with jazz. Drawing on the Vanguard’s archives and a wide range of other sources, this 350+ page large-format book combines photographs, rare ephemera, and exclusive interviews documenting the club and the artists who have shaped its legacy.
A comprehensive discography of recordings made at the Vanguard and a chronology spanning nearly nine decades complement this portrait of a singular institution.
