Hope everyone had a good start to the new year! This week, we're excited about Pasquale Grasso's trio at Zinc Bar, and Brad Mehldau's solo show at Smoke is always a treat. Plus, we're ending the week with the always-fun Snarky Puppy at Blue Note - check out the rest of our picks below!
Editor's Picks
Mon, Jan 12 @ 6:00 PM • Smalls • West Village
Coulondre's organ groove, fueled by Dolmen and Luna, injects Smalls with a vibrant blend of funk and fusion for a hot start to the week.
Tue, Jan 13 @ 7:00 PM • Zinc Bar • Greenwich Village
See a modern master of bebop guitar, channeling classic swing through piano-like technique with Ari Roland and Keith Balla.
Wed, Jan 14 @ 6:00 PM • Smoke Jazz Club • Upper West Side
See a singular voice in contemporary piano jazz explore harmonic depth and melodic invention in an intimate solo setting.
Fri, Jan 16 @ 7:00 PM • Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center • Lincoln Square / Upper West Side
Witness a master drummer sculpt intricate rhythms with Francies, Bollenback, Genus, and Brewer, bridging hard bop energy and fusion textures.
Sat, Jan 17 @ 10:30 PM • Blue Note • Greenwich Village
Experience the Grammy-winning collective's signature fusion of intricate jazz improvisation and infectious global rhythms for a high-energy set.
Gordon Polatnick
Founder & Guide • Big Apple Jazz Tours
Gordon Polatnick is the founder of Big Apple Jazz Tours, offering immersive walking tours of historic jazz neighborhoods in New York City. He shares his deep knowledge of jazz history and New York City culture with both tourists and locals alike, helping them discover hidden gems and appreciate the city's rich musical heritage. Through his tours, he keeps the legacy of NYC jazz alive and accessible.
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Harlem's 30+ Year Parlor Jazz
For over 30 years, Marjorie Eliot has hosted free jazz concerts in her Harlem parlor every Sunday afternoon. What started as a memorial for her son has blossomed into a beloved tradition, drawing jazz lovers from around the world to her historic Sugar Hill apartment.
— Afar Magazine: The Best Concert in New York Is in a Harlem Apartment
Learn more →See the full lineup of jazz shows this week on our calendar.
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