Helio Alves Trio LIVE at Roxy Bar
Roxy Bar2 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10013
Hélio Alves returns to Roxy Bar with his trio for a live set led by the acclaimed Brazilian pianist. The listing does not name the other two musicians, but frames the performance around Alves’s meeting of modern Brazilian rhythmic complexity and contemporary jazz energy. It is a Sunday afternoon performance in TriBeCa, paired with the bar’s cocktails and American fare.
A São Paulo native who has lived in New York since the 1990s, Alves is known both as a bandleader and an in-demand sideman. His collaborators include Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Slide Hampton, Paquito D’Rivera, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. He co-led Brazilian Trio with bassist Nilson Matta and drummer Duduka da Fonseca; the group’s album Forests earned a Grammy nomination. His own releases include Trios, Portrait in Black & White, It’s Clear and Musica, while 2020’s At Play brought him together with guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Edu Ribeiro. JazzTimes praised his “deft and light-hearted touch,” and critic Thomas Conrad described his playing as “lush and romantic and expansive,” driven by “an inner pulse.”
Roxy Bar offers a stylish setting where live jazz fills the air, accompanied by a menu that caters to diverse tastes including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The room features plush seating and a well-stocked bar, creating a comfortable environment to enjoy performances by resident musicians or special guests. Shows typically run in the evening with sets from 6pm to 10pm, followed by DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Weekend brunches also feature live music, blending dining and entertainment seamlessly. The venue balances attentive service with a relaxed vibe, making it a place to savor both cocktails and music without distraction. Its location in Tribeca adds a downtown charm, inviting guests to linger over oysters or a crafted cocktail while soaking in the sounds.