Jon Regen Quartet LIVE at Roxy Bar
Roxy Bar2 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10013
Jon Regen leads an unnamed quartet at Roxy Bar for an evening set of live music. The New York singer, songwriter and pianist is a resident musician at the Tribeca room, where this date presents his work in a four-piece setting. The listing does not identify the other musicians, but it places Regen at the piano for a program shaped by both his instrumental jazz background and his later singer-songwriter work.
New York-born Regen began as a sideman to Kyle Eastwood and Little Jimmy Scott, released acclaimed instrumental jazz recordings, then moved into songwriting and singing. A protégé of pianist Kenny Barron, he has recorded with Andy Summers, Benmont Tench, Chuck Leavell and Nick Rhodes; his 2023 album Satisfied Mind featured Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Palladino. Jamie Cullum premiered that album’s title track on BBC Radio 2, while Jazz FM named it Album of the Week. The Telegraph heard “a young Billy Joel singing Bill Withers songs with a tumble of perfectly chilled piano notes,” and the Associated Press called his “sturdy songs, pleasing tenor and seven-foot grand” “a captivating combination.”
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.