The story
A 1935 Calle Ocho jazz palace where Billie Holiday and Count Basie reportedly played, reborn after a 57-year sleep.
Everything that was here
- 1935–present · still open
Ball & ChainMusic Venue
A 1935 Calle Ocho jazz palace where Billie Holiday and Count Basie reportedly played, reborn after a 57-year sleep.
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