The Crescendo (music venue)


The Crescendo was a West Hollywood jazz venue located at 8572 Sunset Boulevard. It opened in 1954, along with the Interlude upstairs, and ran until 1964.

History

The Crescento was owned and operated by Gene Norman '' of GNP Crescendo Records who had purchased the property in 1954 from singer Billy Eckstine who had run the venue as the Chanticlair. The Chaticlair, Crescendo, and Interlude welcomed integrated audiences. Norman sold the Crescendo in 1963 to focus on GNP Crescendo Records, and in 1965, the club became The Trip.

Performers

Performers at the Crescendo included:
Folk music was represented with appearances by:
The club also headlined comics including: