Installed in the basement of the old Bank of Mexico building in the Historic Center, this club maintains a foundational status for the city’s jazz scene. Entry is made by descending a staircase that leads to heavy steel doors of the old bank vault, taking the visitor into an environment with extremely dim lighting, thick walls, narrow circular tables, and dark crimson upholstery that isolates the noise of outside traffic.
The lineup usually presents traditional jazz, bebop, hard bop, funk, and contemporary fusion ensembles, integrating figures from the national circuit and international instrumentalists on tour. The acoustics of the underground vault retain the organic sound of the double bass, brass, and piano, allowing every detail of the improvisation to be appreciated with a moderate use of electronic amplification.
The attending public brings together music lovers, couples, and tourists seeking the local jazz circuit. Attire is usually casual to smart casual, depending on the event. Behavior in the room habitually prioritizes respect for the musicians, encouraging attentive listening during the performance of the songs and reserving group chats for the intermissions.
The kitchen offers a food menu designed for late dining. Orders include European-style dishes, meats, pastas, and cold appetizers that are served seeking not to generate sound distractions during instrumental solos. The bars offer classic cocktails, highlighting dry martinis, old fashioneds, negronis, and a selection of wines by the glass, dispatched by the floor staff.
Due to the limited capacity of the basement and the demand for its programming, prior reservation is a recommended measure. Access requires the payment of an entrance ticket or direct cover charge at the box office, the amount of which varies depending on the ensemble, allocating this collection to support the session musicians.
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