NOAH GARABEDIAN - Jonathan Finlayson - David Leon - Carmen Staaf - Jimmy Macbride
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Noah Garabedian leads a five-player bill at Close Up with Jonathan Finlayson, David Leon, Carmen Staaf, and Jimmy Macbride. The available event information identifies the musicians but does not specify the group’s repertoire, whether this is a release performance or special project, or any additional guests.
The supplied material provides no biographical or critical background for Garabedian, Finlayson, Leon, Staaf, or Macbride. Close Up is a Lower East Side listening room whose programming brings together classic jazz traditions and newer work; its dedicated sound system and acoustics put the focus on the details of a live set. This performance fits that artist-led setting, with five musicians sharing the bill and no further context supplied about the music they will play.
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.