Chicago, New Orleans, London, and… Kuala Lumpur? Asia is far from first port of call for jazz acts touring the world, with other global hubs pipping the priority spots, so imagine our surprise when we stumbled upon sultry KL nook No Black Tie…
Already a firm favourite with jazz-loving locals, and an absolute must on every visitor’s itin, NBT has just celebrated its sweet 16 – a sure sign its stage had already seen a fair ole whack of talent before LUXE fell trunk-over-trumpet in love with it.
The intimate, diminutive wood-lined boite is host to a spread of candlelit two-tops, a gastro bar offering light Nippon bites and fine pours, and the cream of local and international artists performing jazz, classical, blues, folk music, and even spoken word.
And if all that culture and sophistication has left you hankering for a rowdy finish to the night, convenient easy-breezy yoof set hangout Palate Pallette is just next door. Nice.
No Black Tie, 17 Jalan Mesui, Kuala Lumpur, +60 3 2142 3737, noblacktie.com.my
