Wally's Cafe Jazz Club

Hours: Wally’s Café Jazz Club, nestled at 427 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston’s South End, stands as a beacon of jazz heritage and cultural significance. Established on January 1, 1947, by Joseph L. “Wally” Walcott—a Barbadian immigrant and trailblazer as New England’s first Black nightclub owner—Wally’s has been a cornerstone of Boston’s music scene for nearly eight decades. ([mmone.org][1], [en.wikipedia.org][2]) Originally known as Wally’s Paradise, the club quickly became a haven for legendary jazz figures such as Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holiday. In 1960, it was renamed Wally’s Café, and despite relocating across the street in 1979 due to urban redevelopment, it retained its intimate atmosphere and commitment to live music.

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1. Boston, Massachusetts