DAVID TRUILO - Tim Watson - Jasper Grigsby-Schulte - Kayvon Gordon - Set and Session
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
David Truilo leads a four-piece set on saxophone with guitarist Tim Watson, bassist Jasper Grigsby-Schulte and drummer Kayvon Gordon. The performance is followed by a jam session.
Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Truilo is a bandleader and sideman on the NYC jazz circuit, with frequent appearances at Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club and Ornithology. His band has held residencies at the Copenhagen and Aarhus Jazz Festivals; his work is rooted in “collaboration and community.”
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.