STEVE LEHMAN TRIO + Paul Cornish
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Steve Lehman appears at Close Up with his trio, on a bill that also includes Paul Cornish. The event is presented simply as STEVE LEHMAN TRIO + Paul Cornish, with no further program details provided: no individual trio personnel, guest role, repertoire, record-release context, tribute, or special-set framing is listed. It is a chance to hear the billed trio format alongside Cornish in Close Up’s Lower East Side room, where the venue emphasizes listening, its sound system and acoustics, and artist-driven jazz programming. The show’s available information does not say whether Cornish performs with the trio, in a separate set, or in another configuration.
The available materials identify Steve Lehman and Paul Cornish by name, but provide no biographical background for either musician. They do not state where either artist is from, describe their musical approach, name past collaborators, or include reviews or quotations about their work. Likewise, no venue post or listing text expands on the connection between Lehman’s trio and Cornish for this particular night. What is confirmed is the billing: a Steve Lehman Trio performance with Paul Cornish also named on the program, presented at a Manhattan venue whose calendar runs multiple jazz sets across the week and foregrounds close attention to the music.
Close Up offers a focused jazz experience in a sleek, minimalist space on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the sound system and acoustics bring every note into sharp relief. The venue features a small back room that invites close connection with the performers, creating a setting where music is the main event and distractions are minimal. Shows run six nights a week with multiple sets, encouraging a deep dive into the music rather than a casual night out. A bar serves Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails, complementing the listening experience without overwhelming it. The crowd tends to be attentive, drawn by the artist-driven programming that blends classic jazz traditions with fresh, innovative sounds. This is a place to settle in, listen closely, and savor the evolving jazz scene in a refined yet approachable environment.