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St. Nick's Jazz PubSt. Nick's Jazz Pub was located at 773 St. Nicholas Avenue, inNew York City. It was one of the oldest continuous operating jazz club inHarlem. It opened in the 40s. It was called Lucky's Rendezvous and owned by Luck [Art Tatum]], Donald “The Jersey Rocket” Lambert, and Marlowe Morris. In the 30s it was called Poosepahtuck Club. In the 30s Joe Jordan was the house pianist, and Monette Moore was a featured vocalist.

It was known for decades for its' late night jazz sessions where some of the best musicians in the area would come to jam. A historic jazz spot in the Sugar Hill section Harlem. It is legendary for over 50 years.

In the 50s it was renamed Pink Angel. In the 60s it was renamed St Nick's Pub. Many notable musicians, artists, and singers played at St. Nick's Pub such as; Miles Davis,Billie Holiday.

The saxophonist Patience Higgins (saxophonist and late bassist Andy McCloud III were original St Nick's Pub quarter members. They were a part of the house band, along with drummer Dave Gibson and pianists Les Kurtz and Marcus Persiani. The pub was also known for having surprised guest; such as Roy Hargrove, Russell Malone, Stanley Turrentine, Tamm E. Hunt, Craig Haynes,Donald Byrd, Savion Glovers the tap dancer, Vanessa Rubin, David Murray, Stevie Wonder, Lawrence Clark, Wycliffe Gordon, George Braith, Olu Dara, T.C. III, James Carter, Buster Brown, Bill Saxton, Gregory Porter, Leopolda Fleming, Sonny Rollins, Wayne Escoffery.

Berta Alloway was a jazz music promoter of St Nick's pub when it was purchased by Earl Spain.

In December of 2011 St. Nick's Pub closed.

On March 22, 2018 St Nick's Pub was destroyed by a fire. Which resulted in the death of fireman Michael R. Davidson (NY Fire Department - Engine Company 69).