Em Pöötzke

Düsseldorf


Reopened in 2015 by saxophonist Peter van der Heusen, this narrow Altstadt burrow presents live and recorded jazz and related sounds every night that it's open. The musical spectrum ranges from Dixie to funk, country to pop and often sees the owner himself hit the stage. An array of whiskies and Altbiers fuel the fun. Shows usually start at 9pm.


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