All That Jazz Story

By Jacksonville Rising

Daehangno is an area in Seoul known for its ample theaters and live shows. It’s adjacent to many universities and is one subway stop past Dongdaemun. The vicinity of Daehangno promotes a unique concoction of students, art junkies, tourists, performers and musicians. I’ve photographed a good portion of the area and one of my favorite bars is known as Jazz Story. Many people have photographed the unique sign outside, but I question if any foreigners have ventured deep within. The inside of Jazz Story provokes a sense of anticipation that you might feel while waiting in line for a major attraction at Universal Studios. Seriously, the decor is mind-blowing. My date suggested the inside reminded her of the barn from the movie Twister where they experienced the inside of a tornado. However, I really have no adjectives to properly describe the interior, which is really what qualifies something as photo-worthy in the first place. My date and I spent Saturday evening listening to a talented band (They played a little jazz, mostly other music) and sipping (I sipped, she chugged) on some moderately priced drinks. It was a good break from they typical expat fare and an even better place to visit on Saturday if you abhor the drunken party scenes in Itaewon or Hongdae and prefer cultured fun. Take line four past the Dongdaemun station to the Hyewha station. Head towards exit 2 and explore.

Please enjoy the pictures and I’ve compiled a collection of articles and information regarding Daehangno here. It’s an area that deserves a weekend to be explored if you live in South Korea.

Here is a link to Jazz Story’s website for directions and more information.

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Kirsten Dinesen
June 18, 2012 at 7:47 AM

What a FUN and awesome set of photographs….you have managed to invite me in, take me along, …and make sure… I loved the trip!!! I am now officially your photogroupie….yes of course…that is a real word…wink

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- kaliber411
  June 18, 2012 at 8:25 AM
  
  Thank you!!
  
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- Kirsten Dinesen
  June 25, 2012 at 12:02 AM
  
  I keep coming back, to take another look at this set….these photographs….are so energetic and match up so well with this quirky little club….. so much fun……I love your varied angles in all of your photography…..very interesting.
  
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kaliber411
June 25, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Thanks! I really love this set but I’m afraid I’m biased. These were the first first pictures I used Adobe Lightshop on but I would like to add that I did not adjust the second picture at all! I’m glad you enjoy it and I really enjoy reading your comments. I have so much to learn with photography and I’m relatively new so your feedback is really encouraging.

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jcohf
September 19, 2012 at 4:33 AM

fascinating pictures.
It really does tell a story.
you know what they say: “a picture is worth…. whatever someone else is willing to pay for it”
I really like the little dinosaur thingy

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