Minton's Playhouse, New York City

Name: Minton's Playhouse
Address: New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-243-2222

#337 among attractions in New York City

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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 actual club itself is at 206 West 118th Street where there is 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, also known as bebop, where in its jam sessions in the early 1940s, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke, Charlie Christian, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie pioneered the new music. Minton's thrived for three decades until its decline near the end of the 1960s, and its eventual closure in 1974. After being shuttered for more than 30 years, the newly remodeled club reopened its doors on May 19, 2006, under the name Uptown Lounge at Minton's Playhouse. However, the reopened club was closed again in 2010. Remodeling began again in 2012. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°48'17"N, 73°57'12"W

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Upper Manhattan (Harlem)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-243-2222

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Minton's Playhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Peace Fountain, Apollo Theater, Frederick Douglass Memorial.

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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Monuments and statues
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Legendary Harlem performance hall
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Monuments and statues
Frederick Douglass Memorial, New York City
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Park
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Street
125th Street, New York City
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Museum, Art museum
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Church
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Tower
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Minton's Playhouse?

Nearby attractions include St. Thomas the Apostle Church, New York City (1 min walk), 115th Street Library, New York City (4 min walk), Masjid Malcolm Shabazz, New York City (7 min walk), Morningside Park, New York City (8 min walk).

How to get to Minton's Playhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minton's Playhouse:

Metro

116th Street • Lines: 2, 3, A, B, C (7 min walk)

Bus

West 116th Street & Frederick Douglas Boulevard • Lines: M116 (3 min walk)
West 125th Street & Frederick Douglass Boulevard • Lines: M60 Sbs (11 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (20 min walk)