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Hot Club de Lyon
[edit]The Hot Club de Lyon is a historic french jazz club located in the 1st arrondissement of Lyon, France. Founded in 1948, it is considered the oldest active jazz club in France and one of the oldest in Europe.[1][2]
History
[edit]The club was established in December 1948 by a group of art students—Raoul Bruckert, Jean Janoir, Albert Ravouna, and Jean Martin—who had begun organizing jam sessions in the Rue des Marronniers district. Initially affiliated with the Hot Club de France, the Lyon chapter quickly became autonomous.[1]
The venue changed locations several times over the years (Rue de la Fromagerie, Rue Royale, Rue de l'Arbre Sec) before settling in 1981 in a vaulted cellar at 26 Rue Lanterne, where it remains today.[1]
Activities
[edit]The Hot Club de Lyon hosts approximately 160 concerts annually, showcasing a wide range of jazz genres including New Orleans jazz, bebop, manouche, free jazz, and electro-jazz. Regular jam sessions are a hallmark of the venue and attract musicians from across the region.[2][3]
Notable Artists
[edit]Over the decades, the club has hosted jazz legends including Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Sidney Bechet, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Archie Shepp, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, and Erik Truffaz.[2][4]
Organization
[edit]The club is managed as a nonprofit association. While a professional team handles ticketing and programming, much of the club’s daily operation depends on volunteers, including bar service, artist welcome, and communications.[2]
Recognition
[edit]In 2018, the club received the “Coup de cœur du jury” award at the OnlyLyon Tourism Trophies. It is regarded as a pillar of French jazz culture and continues to support both international and emerging local talent.[4]
Venue
[edit]The venue is located in an intimate underground space with vaulted stone ceilings, accommodating a small audience that creates a close connection between musicians and listeners.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Le mythique Hot Club de Lyon fête ses 70 ans". Le Progrès (in French). 2018-06-05.
- ^ a b c d "Le Hot Club de Lyon". Jazzsra.fr (in French).
- ^ a b "Hot Club de Lyon". Lyon Tourisme. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ a b "Le Hot Club de Lyon souffle ses 75 bougies". Lyon Capitale (in French). 2023-04-18.