Dizzy’s

It is sparse, inexpensive and comfortable. Instead of talking, patrons listen. And if it’s running on the idealistic fumes of his youth, Chuck Perrin doesn’t care. Dizzy’s, the performance space he has operated since April of 2000, has refocused San Diego’s sputtering jazz scene and is fast becoming a destination for original performance of all kinds.

Dizzy’s restful ambiance counters the hustle of the Gaslamp that rages a few blocks away. Perrin has factored out video screens, neon, and other distractions common to local music venues, creating an atmosphere as friendly to the audience as it is to the performer. “People come into Dizzy’s because it’s not like anyplace else,” he says.

The latest location is at the Musician’s Association of San Diego building conveniently located right next to the 5 freeway at 1717 Morena Blvd.  It’s back building is Arias Hall – a clubhouse where professional musicians meet, and aspiring talents get their first taste of what it takes to make music a profession.

There’s nothing there to get in the way of the music: no bar, no restaurant, no blaring TV’s, no club scene – only music. It’s unpretentious, comfortable and casual, and makes for a very satisfying listening experience.  Plus, anyone of any age can come to the shows.

None of this would be possible without YOU – the audiences who have supported and continue to support San Diego’s vibrant and creative jazz and music community.
Come check out a performance at the place where music lives in San Diego – dizzy’s at the Musician’s Club.”