Jazz hands at the ready! Swing by London’s greatest little jazz venues… And don’t worry. There are plenty more puns to come:

If you’re looking for sax appeal, you’ve come to the right place. You won’t get the blues at any of these fine establishments. As always, our top ten guestlist is designed to get you involved with your own suggestions. If you’re positively outraged that Ronnie Scott’s, the Jazz Café or your favourite little place hasn’t made the cut, we want to hear about it. Drum roll please…

Central:

1. Ain’t Nothing But… Soho, W1B 5PZ

This has come up on the GLP wall more times than we’ve had red wine gums. According to an “anonymous” quote on their website, it is the ‘best blues bar this side of the Atlantic’. Trust us, there ain’t nothing better…

Thanks for the tip off: Chris Strutt

2. Charlotte Street Blues, Goodge Street, W1T 4QH

Music is very much centre stage at this chilled out joint. Certified GLP.

Thanks for the tip off: Brittany Berman

East:

3. Charlie Wright’s International, Hoxton, N1 6DA

Down right dirty jazz. Just like it should be. There’s a reason we buy Persil.

Thanks for the tip off: Kirsty Tinkler

4. Lena, Shoreditch, EC2A 3JT

For an eclectic mix of jazz, swing south and visit this lovely Italian number. Inside it’s hipper than a Vespa with its trend-setting décor.

Thanks for the tip off: Thea Dedden

South:

5. Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Kennington, SE11 4RN

Here’s what Matt Campion wrote on our wall: “Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec – hidden on the outskirts of Kennington & near the Elephant and Castle… a great experience. Try the fish platter in the bar – served on an artist’s palette and signed in balsamic! Live Jamming Jazz every night too!” He’s not wrong.

Thanks for the tip off: Matt Campion

6. Le QuecumBar, Battersea, SW11 3HX

Le QuecumBar is home to gypsy swing. Cooler than a cucumber. Begona Castro wrote on our GLP page to say: “the Tuesday jam session is amazing!” Begona, we’ll jam with you any day of the week.

Thanks for the tip off: Begona Castro

7. 606 Club, Chelsea, SW10 0QD

According to the cheeky little’n Jamie Cullum, 606 is “London’s best music venue”. Real talk from the little fella himself. Mrs Cullum, you should be proud of your son, he’s no fibber.

Thanks for the tip off: err, Jamie Cullum

8. Boisdale, Belgravia, SW1W 9LX

A tartan clad jazz, cigar and supper club in an elegant Regency town house, Boisdale of Belgravia has the charm of an old fashioned gentlemen’s club. The music is ace but the food is expensive so be ready to snap your purse strings.

9. Bull’s Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY

Jazz has been played at the Bull’s head for over 50 years. They’ve even started their own Jazz festival to mark the fact. Roll on JazzStock.

North (ish):

10. The Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston, N16 8AZ

A beacon for cutting-edge jazz. Playing strong for 20 years… Shaun Cook wrote on our wall to say: ‘Some hot stuff goin on there’. Shaun you only speak the truth.

Thanks for the tip off: Shaun Crook

And one last one for luck, we’ve previously mentioned this little gem – but definitely one for the list:

JAZZLIVE @ The Crypt, St Giles Centre, Camberwell, SE5

Jazz sinners beware! Housed in the crypt of a church, Jazz Live is an unusual and holy little number. Cross our hearts and hope to die. Amen.

Thanks for the tip off: Jesus.