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Crystal Caverns

April 28, 2019 By Michael Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

2001 11th St., NW

Crystal Caverns opened December 31, 1931. – DeFerrari book p.98

Variously referred to as “The Caverns” or “The Caverns Club” (WES 3/5/32 p. A4), “The Club Caverns” (WES 10/3/48 p.A22), “Evelyn’s Crystal Caverns” (WES 7/24/57 p.B17).

Formerly Night Club Bohemia.

Subsequently Bohemian Caverns.

Subsequently Underground.

Liquor license revoked in 1955 (WES 8/18/55 p.A27). Nightclub license revoked in 1956 (WES 6/12/56 p.A17).

Owners Angelo Alvino and Tony Taylor (September 1959-1968). Renamed as Bohemian Caverns in 1961.

Manager William C. Evans (1932), Blanche Calloway (1949), Alex Underwood (?)

Artists

  • Shirley Horn (1959)
  • Kenny Dorham (1959)
  • Jackie McLean (1959)
  • Sonny Stitt and Johnny Griffin (1959)

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