In Prati, behind a discreet door on Via Ostia, there is a staircase leading to a small but legendary club. Rome’s Alexanderplatz Jazz Club is an underground musical haven whose exposed brick walls are entirely covered with signatures and dedications from the greatest jazz musicians ever. Founded by Giampiero Rubei on February 27, 1984, the club was born out of a deep love for music and a dream to create a place where jazz and all its nuances were the undisputed stars.
The big names at the Alexanderplatz Jazz Club in Rome.
Rome’s Alexanderplatz immediately established itself as a landmark for the jazz scene, welcoming both great international artists and Italian talent. Its stage quickly became a sought-after destination for the new promises of jazz, eager to win over audiences. Among the big names who made its walls vibrate and left an indelible mark on the walls were legends such as Chet Baker, who starred in one of his last concerts in 1987, Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Enrico Pieranunzi and Stefano Bollani.
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The atmosphere at the Alexanderplatz is that of a classic underground club, dim lights, simple tables and spectators sipping a drink while all their attention is on the stage. The club faces the street but does not give too much away, making it a small musical paradise hidden in the urban fabric of a large metropolis like Rome.
- Shows always start at 9 p.m.
- 10€ (membership fee) and possible surcharges for special events
- Via Ostia 9, 00192 Rome (Prati area)