Spotlight On Paul Stache: The Art of Running Smoke Jazz Club in NYC
Today, the Spotlight shines On Paul Stache, co-owner (with his wife and partner Molly Sparrow Johnson) of Smoke Jazz Club, one of New York City’s premier live music venues. Smoke is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2024 and Paul joined us to talk about the storied venue’s past, present, and future.
In addition to the club’s 25th Anniversary Celebration plans, we hit on topics like how their business has navigated the transition to a digital world, insight into managing an independent venue, as well as many of the amazing artists who have graced their stage over the years. Enjoy.
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Dig Deeper
- Visit Smoke Jazz Club online at smokejazz.com
- Follow Smoke Jazz Club on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
- Visit Smoke Sessions Records at smokesessionsrecords.com or on Bandcamp
- Smoke Rises: A Jazz Room Returns on the Upper West Side
- Smoke Jazz & Supper Club reopens (video)
- Harold Mabern “The Iron Man: Live at Smoke” (video)
- Smoke Jazz Club NYC: Talking with Co-owner Paul Stache
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