The story
Important venue in early jazz history. Featured New Orleans Rhythm Kings in early 1920s residency, helping popularize jazz in Chicago. Connected to Capone's speakeasy operations. Significant cultural location during Prohibition.
Everything that was here
- 1920–1929
Friar's Innspeakeasy, jazz-club
Important venue in early jazz history. Featured New Orleans Rhythm Kings in early 1920s residency, helping popularize jazz in Chicago. Connected to Capone's speakeasy operations. Significant cultural location during…
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