Big Apple Jazz Tours
Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Billie Holiday—those are just a few of the venerable musicians whose names are inexorably linked to New York City, a municipality steeped in jazz greatness. Big Apple Jazz Tours, led by obsessive jazz lover Gordon Polatnick, guides music fans through the intimate Greenwich Village and Harlem clubs where yesterday's and today's most talented musicians have plied their trade. Polatnick is renowned for his warm demeanor, and many tour participants say he's more reminiscent of a knowledgeable friend than a tour guide. He can make novices feel like they've been immersed in the jazz scene all their lives. Some tours include stops for Harlem soul food or even the chance to join in on a jam session.

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