Village Vanguard -- The Very Early Years

Max Gordon opened the Village Vanguard on February 22, 1935 at its current location of 178 Seventh Avenue South. The club featured poets, comedians, folksingers, and a great variety of entertainers before switching to an all-jazz format in 1957. This short documentary takes a look at the early history of the club and some of the artists who started their careers there. More info at www.villagevanguard.com