Live Music, Cocktails & Dinner Shows
Nestled in the heart of Le Méridien Étoile hotel, this venue for soul, blues, funk, and reimagined pop invites all guests to connect with the music, pay tribute to legends, or discover exciting emerging talents.
Here, music isn’t just heard, it’s experienced, as if offered by musicians to their friends, in a warm and intimate setting.
Intimate setting and lineup
With its modern, intimate décor and outstanding acoustics, this venue is one of Paris’s premier destinations for live music. Every detail is designed to create a unique experience and foster a direct connection between musicians and their audience.
The club has 140 seats, each conveniently located near a table to ensure optimal service. The stage is just a few meters away, curving almost 180° to provide every guest with the best possible view.
The program connects all styles of jazz, from classic blues to bebop masters, from funk and soul icons to contemporary jazz divas and reimagined pop. Whether performing in an intimate ensemble or a full big band, for concerts or tribute shows, the artists at Jazz Club Étoile share a truly unique experience with their audience.
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Cocktails and Dinner
With doors opening at 7:30 PM, guests can settle in comfortably before the concert begins at 8:30 PM and enjoy a dish from the à la carte menu, the Club menu, or the Chef’s platter.
Blending timeless classics with contemporary creations, the head bartender and his team have crafted a menu that perfectly reflects the spirit of the Club, offering a wide selection of cocktails and over 90 options of aperitifs and digestifs.
The hotel’s Executive Chef, Hervé Chatrieux, offers a Parisian, modern, and delectable menu. He takes great care in working with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, drawing inspiration from them for daily specials and à la carte creations.
A Legendary Club
In 1975, Moustache discovered the Bar Patio at the brand-new Le Méridien Étoile hotel, which had opened in 1972. At the time, it was only animated by a single pianist, but he saw the opportunity to invite his jazz musician friends: Maxim Saury, Teddy Martin, Géo Daly, Marcel Zanini… There were no big names yet, but the atmosphere was already festive.
Gradually, Moustache began bringing in American soloists, pairing them with French musicians. In the early 1980s, the first established groups started performing at the Bar Patio, drawn by the venue and its unique vibe: Dizzy Gillespie, Cab Calloway, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Claude Bolling, B.B. King, and the Count’s Men… By night, the Bar Patio increasingly took on the feel of a proper club, complete with a dedicated stage and professional sound and lighting setup.
In 1984, Moustache convinced Lionel Hampton, who had fallen under the spell of the venue, to become its honorary patron and lend his name to what would become the Jazz Club Lionel Hampton.
In the years that followed, some of the greatest names in jazz and blues took the stage at the club: Oscar Peterson, Fats Domino, Monty Alexander, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rhoda Scott, Diana Krall, Mighty Mo Rodgers, Big James, Ike Turner… The audience also included familiar faces: Jean Lefebvre, Guy Marchand, Claude Brasseur, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Carlos, Eddy Mitchell, Chantal Nobel, Eddie Barclay…
In 2009, the Jazz Club was renamed Jazz Club Étoile.
Perfect for live music lovers, Jazz Club Étoile combines concerts, cocktails, and dinner in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere.
