The Nite Cap was located at Ridge Avenue and Brown Street, near the legendary Blue Note.
Saxophonist Robert “Bootsie” Barnes, former Assistant Secretary of Union Local 274, played here.
The Nite Cap was located at Ridge Avenue and Brown Street, near the legendary Blue Note.
Saxophonist Robert “Bootsie” Barnes, former Assistant Secretary of Union Local 274, played here.
Tenor saxophonist Bootsie Barnes grew up in this public housing project whose residents included Bill Cosby.

Barnes recalled dancing the bop with others at the community center where jam sessions were held. His “Boppin’ Round the Center” was inspired by his childhood memories.