In this concert, hosted by Noah Baerman as part of the interactive Jazz Up Close series, vocalist Andrea Wolper performs with Baerman on piano, Henry Lugo on bass, and Jocelyn Pleasant on drums. Vocalist/composer Andrea Wolper is a mainstay of the New York jazz scene, having appeared in top clubs including the Blue Note, Dizzy’s [...]

A two-time Grammy nominated vocalist and boundary-pushing creative force brings her quartet to The Side Door. Thana Alexa: Voice/Loops/FX/Percussion Alejandra Sofia: Keys/Voice JC Maillard: Guitar/Voice Jacqueline Acevedo: Percussion/Voice Thana Alexa is one of the most inventive voices in jazz today, a vocalist, composer, arranger, and producer whose music pushes the boundaries of the genre while [...]

Lulufest grew out of the Wall Street Jazz Festival, in Kingston, NY and continues its founding mission of spotlighting women-led bands in Austin TX and in the Berkshires. By giving women artists the freedom to lead, choose their musicians, and present their own musical visions, the festival offers an important and distinctive platform for improvisational [...]

An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet, featuring three of jazz's most respected musicians, to The Side Door. Martin Wind – Bass Scott Robinson – Saxophone Glenn Zaleski – Piano Matt Wilson – Drums Martin Wind was born in Flensburg, Germany in 1968 and moved to New York in 1996 to study at [...]

A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed [...]

Pat Metheny is a globally acclaimed, genre-defying guitarist and composer. His honors include three gold albums, 20 Grammy Awards, an additional 39 nominations, and more than 20 million records sold worldwide. He has been inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame, recognized as an NEA Jazz Master, and honored by the Royal Swedish Academy of [...]

Baumer and Cattey combine jazz vocabulary with electronic looping and effects to create an exciting and unique sound. Listeners can expect a range of music from Classical to Jazz, Rock to Modern R&B emphasizing experimentation and extended jams throughout. As always, there is no cover charge, and we do encourage reservations, which can be made [...]

Julian Gerstin (percussion), Jason Robinson (sax), Paul Austerlitz (bass clarinet), Don Anderson (trumpet), Andrew Wilcox (piano), Wes Brown (bass), Ben James (drums) Yes to jazz, yes to world music. Yes to tradition, yes to new ideas. Yes to sophistication, yes to funk. Original music steeped in jazz and sparkling with rhythms and instruments from the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and the Arabic world. Melodic and driving, thoughtful [...]

A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer [...]

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to the stage in 2026 with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album. Metheny's Side-Eye project is a concept he first introduced to showcase the next generation of exceptional young musicians who have come onto his radar in recent years. Joining Pat Metheny for [...]

A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer [...]

A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettable Bill Charlap – Piano David Wong – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums Bill Charlap was born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer [...]

Pangea Worldbeat is a visionary, genre-bending ensemble based out of the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, CT. Pangea blends Carribean, Latin and African infused Jazz with Space-Funk, Soul, and Psyche-Rock. From ancient rhythms to modern vibrations, Pangea's mission is to connect, move and transcend. In the three years the band has been performing it has [...]

A rare, intimate afternoon at the piano with jazz master Bill Charlap, part performance, part conversation Bill Charlap is one of the most gifted interpreters of the American songbook working today. Born in New York City into a deeply musical family, his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, and his [...]