Jam Session Hosted By Carlos Abadie
Smalls183 West 10th Street, New York 10014
Carlos Abadie hosts a late-night jam session at Smalls, leading the night on trumpet. No fixed ensemble is announced, so the focus is the session itself rather than a billed band set: a chance for the music to develop in real time at the club, with Abadie as host. The performance will also be streamed live from Smalls.
Abadie is a Miami-born trumpeter and composer who moved to New York in 1993. His development included mentorship from saxophonist Ira Sullivan and trumpeter Melton Mustafa, and he has become a regular host of jam sessions at Smalls. Alongside that work, he leads a quintet that has appeared at major New York venues. This date is presented specifically as his hosted session, without a confirmed lineup or a separate quintet billing, making it a different proposition from a pre-set group performance: Abadie provides the musical point of reference while the evening remains open in format.
Smalls is a basement jazz club where the music feels immediate and unfiltered, with the stage just a few feet from the audience. The room is compact, with simple seating that encourages close listening, and a bar that serves drinks but no full kitchen, so the focus stays on the performances. Shows typically feature multiple sets, often extending late into the night with jam sessions that invite spontaneous creativity. The club’s walls are adorned with photos and memorabilia that reflect its deep roots in New York’s jazz scene. The audience is there to listen intently, creating a shared experience where every note can be savored. Expect an evening where the energy of live jazz is palpable and the musicians’ passion fills the intimate space.