Mýa
Blue Note131 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Mýa is billed at Blue Note for this November night. No accompanying musicians, guest performers, tribute, release celebration, or special set concept are listed, so the focus is simply on a performance by the Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and producer. The club’s listing gives no further detail on the repertoire or formation.
Mýa, born Mya Marie Harrison, launched her recording career with her 1998 self-titled debut at age 18. The double-platinum album produced “It’s All About Me,” featuring Sisqo, “Movin On,” and “My First Night With You.” Her 2000 follow-up Fear of Flying also went double platinum, with “Case of the Ex,” “Free,” and “Best of Me.” Her collaborations include “Ghetto Supastar” with Pras and ODB, “Girls Dem Suga” with Beenie Man, and “Take Me There” with Blackstreet. Beyond music, she is a Screen Actors Guild Award winning actress whose credits include Chicago, Cursed, Dirty Dancing II: Havana Nights, Shall We Dance, and House Party. She has also appeared on Broadway, television, and in games, and made a 2022 “Lady Marmalade” reunion appearance with Christina Aguilera at LA Pride.
Blue Note Jazz Club is a dedicated listening room in the heart of Manhattan's jazz district, where the music is the focus and the space is designed to let the sound fill the room. The club features a stage with a small audience area, and the atmosphere is one of quiet concentration on the music. Shows typically begin at 8:00 PM with a second set at 10:30 PM, and the audience sits on chairs close to the stage. The club has a bar, and drinks are available. The experience is primarily about listening to live jazz, with occasional gospel and soul performances, and the audience often stays to talk and enjoy the music after the sets.