Daniel Bereket Quintet
Smalls183 West 10th Street, New York 10014
Trumpeter Daniel Bereket leads a quintet at Smalls’ later set, following an earlier performance by the same group. The lineup pairs Bereket with Matt Knoegel on tenor sax, Jordan Williams on piano, Jason Maximo Clotter on bass and Corey Rawls on drums. It is a five-piece jazz set built around trumpet and tenor saxophone with piano, bass and drums, presented in Smalls’ basement room, where the stage sits close to the audience. The evening is also scheduled to stream live.
Bereket is described as an NYC-based trumpeter, and this Smalls date places him at the head of a working New York quintet. Beyond that, the available information does not establish where he is originally from, a recorded project, or a wider history for the band. It also offers no documented critical notices or accounts of collaborators outside the musicians named for this performance. What is clear is the band format: Bereket’s trumpet in dialogue with tenor saxophone, supported by piano, bass and drums.
Smalls is a basement jazz club where the music feels immediate and unfiltered, with the stage just a few feet from the audience. The room is compact, with simple seating that encourages close listening, and a bar that serves drinks but no full kitchen, so the focus stays on the performances. Shows typically feature multiple sets, often extending late into the night with jam sessions that invite spontaneous creativity. The club’s walls are adorned with photos and memorabilia that reflect its deep roots in New York’s jazz scene. The audience is there to listen intently, creating a shared experience where every note can be savored. Expect an evening where the energy of live jazz is palpable and the musicians’ passion fills the intimate space.