Bohemian Caverns

Bohemian Caverns is a small jazz club that has a long and colorful history. The club has hosted many famous jazz performers over the years and provides jazz lovers with a place to enjoy their favorite music in an elegant atmosphere.

The club opened in 1926 in a basement of a drugstore and was named Club Caverns. The club was known for their variety and floor shows which were attended by the elite patrons of Washington, who would arrive in large crowds in their best attire. Stars who graced the stage included Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.

The club was used in 1962 by Ramsey Lewis to record his album 'The Ramsey Lewis Trio at the Bohemian Caverns.' This album was very successful and earns Ramsey Lewis many accolades. Lewis also won a Grammy award for 'The in Crowd, Live at the Bohemian Caverns,' which was also recoded live to LP.

Bohemian Caverns are still a popular place visited by Washington locals and visitors to the city, to come and enjoy great jazz music. Performers who helped built the legacy of this jazz club include Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Less McCann and even Bill Cosby.