The Living Room

From Sep through Oct 31, The Living Room welcomes back the Michael Veerapen Trio featuring pianist Michael Veerapen joined by drummer Shawn Kelly and bassist Therdsak Wongvichien. Performances start at 6:15pm on Tue, 9:15pm on Wed-Sat and run in conjunction with the Sunday brunch from noon-2:45pm. For reservations, call 02-649-8353.
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8353. www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com

Bamboo Bar

This intimate venue located on the lobby floor of the Oriental Hotel is decked out with a slightly jungle-like vibe and plays host to live jazz on Mon-Sat, from 9pm onwards. Currently, it sees a residency from a powerful Jazz singer going by the name of Freedom Forever, through Oct 31. For reservations, call 02-659-9000 ext. 7690/1.
Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, 02-659-9000. www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok

Le Bar De L’ Hotel

September sees the lobby bar of the Sofitel Bangkok inject a little musical variety into proceedings, starting with fusion jazz infused with funk from Neung Jakkawal on Wed then sexy salsa tunes from the Siam Cubano band on Thu. One of Bangkok’s most renowned blues guitarists, Chai Blues, will take to the stage in full band mode on Fri-Sat. All performances take place 9pm-midnight. For reservations, call 02-126-9999 ext. 3300.
Lobby Floor, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 189 Sukhumvit Soi (between 13-15), 02-126-9999. www.sofitel.com

VIE Bar

VIE Bar is focused on shining a light on the finest jazz musicians from Thailand and abroad, previously hosting the likes of Koh Mr. Saxman, KUJ Band and The Soul Must Go On. That list continues to grow with the Yokohama YAA band set to take to the stage on Sep 1 and Sep 7, from 8:30pm.
117 Soi 39 (Phaya Thai), 02-309-3939. www.viehotelbangkok.com