Minton's Playhouse

Minton's Playhouse was a bar and club, established by Henry Minton on West 118th Street in New York City in 1938.

Related Topics:
New York City - 1938

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Many swing musicians associated in after-hours jam sessions at Minton's, and these sessions are often cited as important in the development of bebop, then dubbed "modern jazz".

Related Topics:
Swing - Jam session - Bebop

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