Venue · New York City, NY
Minton's Playhouse
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About Minton's Playhouse
Minton's Playhouse is a jazz club and bar located on the first floor of the Cecil Hotel at 210 West 118th Street in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. It is a registered trademark of Housing and Services, Inc., a New York City nonprofit provider of supportive housing. The door to the club is at 206 West 118th Street and is marked by a small plaque. Minton's was founded by tenor saxophonist Henry Minton in 1938. Minton's is known for its role in the development of modern jazz, particularly bebop. Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke, Charlie Christian, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie pioneered be-bop in the club's jam sessions in the early 1940s. Minton's thrived for three decades until its decline near the end of the 1960s, and it eventually closed in 1974. After being closed for more than 30 years, the newly remodeled club reopened on May 19, 2006, under the name Uptown Lounge at Minton's Playhouse. Minton's operated until 2010, before re-opening as Minton's Playhouse in 2013.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- 116th StreetMetro station180 m · 3 min walk
- 116th Street stationMetro station430 m · 7 min walk
- Cathedral Parkway–110th StreetMetro station620 m · 10 min walk
- 125th StreetMetro station680 m · 11 min walk
- Malcolm X Plaza–110th Street stationMetro station750 m · 12 min walk
- 116th Street – Columbia UniversityMetro station960 m · 16 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
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Minton's Playhouse: FAQs
What's on at Minton's Playhouse?
There are no upcoming events listed at Minton's Playhouse right now.
Where is Minton's Playhouse?
Minton's Playhouse is located at New York City, NY.
What is the nearest station to Minton's Playhouse?
The nearest station is 116th Street (Metro station), about 180 m from Minton's Playhouse.
Which hotels are closest to Minton's Playhouse?
The closest places to stay are La Sienna (470 m), Aloft Harlem (500 m), and Braddock Hotel (730 m).
When did Minton's Playhouse open?
Minton's Playhouse opened in 1938.