T.K. Blue Quartet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
T.K. Blue brings his quartet to The Django for a live set led by the saxophonist, who also plays flute and kalimba. The band pairs him with Michael Cruse on trumpet, Matt Smythe on organ, and George Coleman Jr on drums. It is a four-piece lineup built around Blue's writing and frontline presence, with trumpet, organ and drums giving the group its particular range of colors.
Blue is an acclaimed saxophonist whose experience includes work in the bands of pianist and composer Randy Weston, vocalist Jimmy Scott, and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim. Those associations place this quartet behind a player with a substantial bandstand history, now leading his own ensemble. The Django describes the group as a powerhouse band, and this date offers a chance to hear Blue's saxophone, flute and kalimba in the setting of his current quartet.
The Django offers a subterranean jazz experience inspired by Parisian boîtes, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls that frame a stage equipped with a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. The venue combines two cocktail bars and an open dining area where you can enjoy an elevated menu alongside live performances every night. The evening unfolds with a focus on attentive listening, enhanced by award-winning cocktails crafted by Natasha David and a selection of small plates and dinner options. Shows require a cover charge and reservations are recommended to secure your spot. The setting invites you to settle in for a night of rich jazz sounds, fine food, and carefully mixed drinks, all within the cellar level of the Roxy Hotel, creating a distinct mood that feels both exclusive and welcoming.