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Most major American cities are lucky to have even one jazz club, let alone a great one. But these nightlife gems are worth seeking out, beyond the surplus of venues in New York City -- the world's jazz capital since the 1940s -- and Chicago, which continues to boast a strong local scene. The best U.S. jazz venues come in all varieties: from neighborhood hangs where unsung legends and covert celebrities carve their own groove, to fancy supper clubs where steak and sushi are the opening acts. Here's where to get your blue notes and downbeats.

By Steve Dollar

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