This popular neighborhood bar is one of the best low-key jazz, R&B and soul joints north of Times Square. Daily 5 pm-2 am. Three shows nightly, at 8, 10 and 11:30. Usually there's no cover Sunday-Thursday (US$20 food and beverage minimum). Friday and Saturday the cover charge is US$20-$30 with a US$10 minimum. 2751 Broadway, between 105th and 106th streets (subway line 1 to 103rd Street), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-864-6662. http://www.smokejazz.com.