I was wandering around aimlessly – and high, like most tourists here – when I found Jazz Café Alto. I heard a muted trumpet coming from inside a small dark bar and, to my surprise, the place was packed with locals. At the end of the narrow room, a swinging four-piece ensemble was playing an awesome jazz version of the Flintstones theme. I’m very picky about jazz bars but this place has never failed me. I’ve been six times and there’s always been a full house, and live music playing until 4am. Anyone with a passion for live improvisational music would enjoy it.
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