Cezanne

Cezanne is always amazing, but since they moved a lot has changed. First of all, location is SO HARD TO FIND, it's basement of Biraporetti and there are absolutely no signs whatsoever, except "Live Jazz" going downstairs. Secondly, pricing is really weird. It used to be just cover charge, but now it's cover charge PLUS mandatory 2 drink purchase per person (even if person is not drinking alcohol!). So for an hour of amazing jazz music you are looking to pay $90 for couple. Really steep. Hope they will fix pricing soon.

Food is tasty w/ generous servings and prompt delivery. Wait staff are more attentive than other venues; they repeat orders to ensure you get what you want. Menu is reasonably priced for downtown restaurants. We took a booth in the rear by garage exit to avoid music; the tunes were done well but too loud for people who want to talk. Glad this place survives Covid; basement Jazz not open yet.

We've had a wonderful time at this jazz club two weekends in a row. Speakeasy vibes, as it's in the basement in the back of Birraporretti's. Both bands we've seen have been a lot of fun. Lots of skilled solos with a mix of slow and fast arrangements. Get comfortable with seating up front and in the middle next to some other people. It's a little cramped, but pretty easy to navigate. Note that there's usually a $15 cover, and a 2 drink minimum per person that you prepay ($25) so it's $40 per person to go. That being said, it's worth it, and once you drink those, you can go off-menu and get whatever you want from the bar. You can even get snacks and whatnot brought down by Birraporretti's if you're planning on staying for both full sets. We'll be back again and again I'm sure.

Great place for Jazz addicts in the Montrose area. Sized like a huge main living room, it provides a regular sized bar, great drinks, seats for about 100 people and close contact to the musicians who play directly in front of you. Concerts are usually on Fridays and Saturdays, and the concerts start at 9:00 PM.

It is located upstairs in the "piano room". Cover was $15 per person, card only. Must order one drink per person, per set. You can get water, which is $6. The chocolate raspberry martini (first item on the menu) is very good. Very pricey though. Music was good. Place is small. Bartenders/waitresses goes around too frequently which was distracting but aight.

I am biased because I'm one of the musicians who sometimes performs here. Cezanne is the most prestigious jazz club in Houston. It is intimate, a small room and a very tight fit. If you ever wanted to be up close and personal with a jazz band, this is the place to go. The jazz performed at Cezanne tends to be art music, not dance music. The club offers an environment where skilled and talented musicians feel free to express themselves artistically. There is no pressure to appeal to the masses. We all know that the people who patronize Cezanne are there because they love and respect the art of what we do. As a jazz experience, for the patron and performer alike, this is a solid five star establishment!