Fasching Jazzclub

The rain was pattering outside. But inside it’s warm and dry, dimly lit with candles in the corners and red velvet curtains. Soft laughter bounces off of the brick wall on one side, and muted sweet nothings drift down from the wooden balcony up above where couples sit close over their desserts.
The scents of cognac and dessert wine lazily mingle and swirl through the air, and a food starts tapping, 1, 2, 3, 4. The cymbals touch gently, picking up the pace a bit, then a thump from a drum, and suddenly there’s a remarkable cacophony, as drums, saxophone, piano, and bass pipe up all at once. It melts quickly from dissonance into harmony, sliding down the scales like a rain drop on a silken flower, and we’re off on a melodic journey of heartache, hope, and rhythm.
I’m pretty sure Fasching is the best thing that ever happened in Stockholm on a Wednesday night. Of course, it’s not limited to Wednesdays. The jazz club has concerts and clubs multiple nights a week, offering everything from soft vocal jazz to soul DJ nights.
I had been meaning to pay a visit for quite a while, and when it finally became a reality, it wasn’t a let-​down. The venue is perfect, dark with black painted tables, a low stage, and a laid-​back feel. The staff are all very friendly and speak perfect Swedish and English.
My friend and I arrived around 19:45 for a concert starting at 20:00, and my friend was famished. Generally if you want to eat you’re supposed to book a table at 19:00. But we asked the girl there if it was ok, if we could eat something, and she seemed a bit hesitant at first but then she quickly worked things out and seated as at an empty table on the far side of the stage. We thought it was quite a nice spot actually, but five minutes later she came back and informed us that there was a couple which didn’t show up, and she could offer us a better spot. She lead us to a small table right in front of the stage.
I wasn’t hungry myself, and my friend ordered a salad and I just had a glass of wine, and the server didn’t seem to mind at all. She was very friendly, service-​minded, and attentive, asking if we wanted anything else but not being pushy at all. Every single question or request was met with respect, a smile, and a helpful answer.
The jazz itself was absolutely top-​notch! We saw the Hanna Elmqvist band, and they were all incredible musicians with great stage presence and a true and apparent enjoyment for the jazz they were playing.
We decided to order dessert and took a vanilla parfait with chocolate and berries, which was simply wonderful.
My only complaint about Fasching is that it is on the whole very expensive. Entrance is at least 100kr usually, and more when it’s a big concert. The food and drinks are also pricey — a beef salad is up towards 170kr, and if you want anything more substantial to eat it will be towards 200. A glass of the cheapest white wine, Jacob’s Creek, was 78kr.
Still, it was a great night in every way, and it’s a perfect way to spoil yourself for a truly great evening of live music and good service!

Good grub, tasty drink, and close seating to the stage. So probably great seating for all.
Times visited: 1

Un pub muy grande, buena música (difícil de encontrar hoy día) algo caro pero merece la pena si estás de visita en la ciudad, varios niveles diferentes barras, venta de merchandising incluso, guardarropa con la entrada.

«Mais pourquoi n’a-t-on pas ce type de club ici à Lille? «C’est à peu de choses près ce que je me suis dit en entrant dans cette boîte.
Moi qui né sort plus trop en clubs depuis des années, je n’y ai jamais vraiment trouvé mon bonheur, musique trop forte et commerciale, ambiance glauque parfois, prix exorbitants et draguouille à outrance… Donc, non les boîtes et moi nous avions décidé de s’en tenir là.
Sauf que le week-​end dernier, je suis allée à Stockholm pour retrouver des amies d’enfance. Et après quelques verres, on se décide à sortir. Je suis ! Evidemment je né connais pas la ville et fais confiance aux locaux ! On arrive là, on fait la queue et on se demande si on va nous laisser entrer ou non. Le petit frisson que je n’avais pas ressenti depuis un moment ! Nous étions un groupe de 5 filles avec un garçon. Et le videur hésite à le faire rentrer pour cause de «Tu as l’air d’avoir trop bu». Ce qui était assez consternant car nous étions tous dans le même état, joyeux mais pas ivres. Et en tant que filles nous n’avons eu aucun problème à rentrer. C’est sur ce point que Fasching perd sa 5ème étoile !
Finalement nous entrons tous ! Ouf ! On paye 121 KR environ 13 euros pour l’entrée. A l’intérieur je suis ravie. La particularité de cette boîte c’est la musique, ici on se déhanche sur du Aretha Franklin, Steve Wonder ou les Jackson 5 ! Je peux vous dire que je n’ai jamais autant dansé en boîte qu’ici. Du coup c’est trop la bonne ambiance, les gens qui viennent ici ont vraiment envie de danser et de s’amuser sous la grosse boule à facettes !
Deux bars sont à dispo, le service est plutôt sympa et rapide, avec des boissons assez classiques.
Une petite mezzanine permet à ceux qui le souhaitent de se poser à table, et de regarder les autres danser en bas.
Si vous passez à Stockholm, c’est vraiment un endroit que je vous recommande !