ALEXANDRA RIDOUT - Set and Session
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Alexandra Ridout’s late-night residency continues with a trumpet-led set, followed by a jam session.
UK-born and now New York-based, Ridout is a jazz trumpeter and composer whose work spans original music and collaborations. She won the BBC Young Musician Jazz Award in 2016, the British Jazz Awards’ Rising Star honor in 2018, and Best Soloist at the Keep an Eye International Jazz Award in 2023. Her playing has been sought by artists including Renee Rosnes, Pablo Held, Dave Douglas, Jochen Rueckert, Arturo O’Farrill and Dayna Stephens.
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.