Big Apple Jazz Tours

Specialties

Since 1997. Big Apple Jazz Tours is a guide service specializing in the music scenes of New York City. We are the recognized leader in introducing visitors, businesses, and student groups to the world capital of jazz. From Harlem’s history and hidden jazz haunts to the world’s greatest clubs in the Village and Midtown Manhattan we can take you Where It’s At.

Since we are a well rounded step-​on guide service with Friendly and Knowledgeable guides covering all subjects and in all languages, we encourage you to call us with any tour related questions. We will set up a phone appointment to discuss your needs and produce a unique itinerary, then match you with the perfect guide to suit your schedule, budget and style.

Public jazz tours are available weekly. For information and ticket availability please visit www​.bigap​ple​jazz​.com «This tour, hosted by New York jazz expert Gordon Polatnick, is the real deal for jazz buffs.» ~ Brian Silverman Frommer’s NYC 2014 & NYC For Dummies.

History

Established in 1997.

Big Apple Jazz is the only tour company of its kind in New York City with a passion for seeking out the authentic hidden jazz haunts of Harlem & Greenwich Village. Gordon Polatnick founded this company in 1997 after a lifetime of world travel, and work as a tour guide throughout the Americas.

Currently, Big Apple Jazz Tours welcomes individual jazz fans as well as corporate and school groups wishing to get off-​the-​beaten-​path and down into the alley ways and basements where jazz music got started and still thrives. Our tours always include thrilling live jazz and fascinating sightseeing.

Meet the Business Owner

Gordon P.

Business Owner

His experiences include owning Harlem’s first jazz day club, EZ’s Woodshed; producing the Underground Big Apple Jazz Festival; managing jazz piano master, Jean-​Michel Pilc; writing for jazz magazines; and walking across the USA for peace.