The Sam Dillon / Andrew Gould Quintet
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
The Sam Dillon / Andrew Gould Quintet brings co-leaders Sam Dillon and Andrew Gould together for a quintet set at Zinc Bar. Dillon and Gould are both saxophonists, though the available information does not name the other three musicians in the group. The pair previously co-led the 2022 Cellar Live album It Takes One To Know One, making this a chance to hear their shared bandstand approach in person.
Dillon is a native New Yorker described by Zinc Bar as “one of the most in-demand tenor saxophonists of his generation.” A regular with the Mingus Big Band, he has also performed with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Slide Hampton Octet, 8-Bit Big Band and Birdland Big Band. Gould is based in New York City and originally from Long Island. His credits include performances or recordings with James Moody, Ron Carter, Wallace Roney, Jon Faddis, Ray Angry, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Mambo Legends Orchestra, Scary Pockets, Fifth Harmony and Mac Miller. Together, the two saxophonists lead a quintet rooted in their long-running New York jazz connections.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.