Bop Shop Records — Rochester, NY

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74/100

Committed

A real, regular home for the music; strong dedicated programming.
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Why this score

Dedicated series / mission20.0/25

Independent record store where owner Tom Kohn has presented jazz, experimental and improvised concerts for 30+ years, including improvised/Just Intonation projects. [1] [2]

Frequency of relevant shows16.0/20

Frequently hosts jazz, experimental and improvised concerts; performances also air as "Bop Shop Live" on Jazz90.1. [1]

Artist roster16.0/20

Presents internationally renowned and emerging improvisers exploring new work. [1]

Self-description7.2/12

Frames its concert series around exciting new and experimental work, filling a gap in the community. [1]

Operating model4.0/10

Privately owned independent record store presenting concerts. [1]

Community reputation6.4/8

Rochester institution recognized for 30 years of creative-music concerts. [1]

Listening-room intent4.0/5

Intimate in-store listening setting. [1]

Coming up

Gigs the Atlas has read from performing artists’ own dates pages. This is not the venue’s full calendar — only what we have ingested so far.

Date	Artist	Billed as
Fri 12 Mar 2027 ?	Steve Swell

Musicians linked to this room

Steve Swell