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[Elle]

I wonder if there is a good Jazz club in Larnaca area? Or a cozy restaurant with live Jazz music perhaps? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[XNTric]

I dont think there is any proper jazz club in Cyprus.

Not sure about Larnaca but you may check 7Seas in Limassol as they do have live jazz time to time.

[Elle]

Ja, I know! Seven Seas and Half note Jazz club as well! I can make it from time to time.... Someone said me about one place in Larnaca; will try to check it on weekend! Thanks for reply, very kind of you!

[Schnauzer]

Ja, I know! Seven Seas and Half note Jazz club as well! I can make it from time to time.... Someone said me about one place in Larnaca; will try to check it on weekend! Thanks for reply, very kind of you!

I did recommend that you should check out the 'Blue Pine Restaurant' in Larnaka yesterday (is this the same request ?).

Whereas the establishment is NOT specifically a 'Jazz Club', I am sure you will receive a great deal of help there, it DOES fit your criteria as a cosy (and if I may be so bold) most interesting venue and the food is good (though some say a little expensive).

Good luck with your search.

[Cap]

Do yourselves a favour, check the scene out in Greece first. If its big in Greece it'll be big in Cyprus.
Jazz has virtually no place in Greek culture therefore a real jazz establishment in Cyprus will be near impossible to locate.

Greek culture can be summed up almost exclusively by the following: Politics: New Democracy/PASOK, Football: Panathinaikos/Olympiakos - Bouzouki/Coffee/frappe - Mezze/beer - beach/ouzo.
Cypriots will bend over backwards to try prove their Greekness by emulating greek systems. Any new or modern concept is shunned, anything innovative and fresh is rejected.

Good luck.

[Schnauzer]

Cap, whereas you may have a point (or several) regarding your assessment of 'Greek Culture', I must beg to differ when it touches on my own experiences at the 'Blue Pine Restaurant'.

The establishment has several large T.V. screens in various locations and a chat with any one of the staff will prompt them to pander to the customer's requests.

I have often viewed some excellent recordings of 'Jazz Musicians' there (old and new) but do not know if they stage any 'Live' performances.

Well worth a visit (imho) if only to wander around and view some of the very interesting 'Props' on display both upstairs and down, catering for ALL tastes in musical terms.

[Elle]

To Schnauzer! Yes, sure dear Schnauzer … I meant your suggestion! Thanks again, I truly appreciate your concern! Have a nice week!

[Elle]

To Cap!
I understand what you mean dear Cap ….. I live in Cyprus permanently for the last 9 years…. Married with a Cypriot….unfortunately my husband doesn’t share my interest in Jazz… We are visiting many nice places, listening wonderful Greek music… I have a great collection of classic Jazz music, but sometimes it’s just not enough...Concerning Greece; I was really surprised to find in Athens a really good Jazz club! It’s “Half Note” club! One could really enjoy all sorts of Jazz music there. I have attended several performances and been truly fascinated with quality and nice atmosphere! By the way ; we have one branch of it in Limassol as well! Thanks for reply, Lovely week to you!

[Sotos]

In Limassol there is Jazzy-b and also a Jazz Festival that takes place every year. Jazz is foreign to Cyprus and it is not mainstream even in America. With that in mind I would say that recently we have more Jazz than what I would expect.

[Schnauzer]

To Schnauzer! Yes, sure dear Schnauzer … I meant your suggestion! Thanks again, I truly appreciate your concern! Have a nice week!

Thank you "Elle" for the delightful manner in which you have responded to my post, courtesy is such a refreshing diversion and I (for one) commend it.