Simon’s is a restaurant booking built around recurring live jazz, especially the kind of relaxed evening set that can sit naturally alongside dinner service. This is a room for players who can hold attention without taking over the entire space; a tasteful jazz combo or similarly restrained act fits better than a high-volume club show.
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The Continental — Restaurant and lounge with recurring live jazz every other Saturday. The venue’s site advertises live jazz every other Saturday night from 8–11 p.m. The space supports recurring live jazz. Programming includes Jazz. Dynamics and room awareness will matter as much as repertoire. The venue is at 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309.
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- 407 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States
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- 515-528-2300
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