Theo Bleckmann & Friends Holiday Show
The Jazz Gallery1160 Broadway, New York 10001
Theo Bleckmann leads a holiday show with a changing group of friends.
German-born, New York-based vocalist and composer Bleckmann works across jazz and new music, often incorporating extended vocal techniques, electronics and looping. The Jazz Gallery has called his music “accessibly sophisticated, unsentimentally emotional, and seriously playful.” He has worked with Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass, John Zorn, Sheila Jordan and the Bang on a Can All-Stars; the Wall Street Journal called him “a jazz vocalist for the 21st century.”
The Jazz Gallery offers a focused listening room experience on the fifth floor of a Midtown office building, where the audience gathers to hear progressive jazz performed by emerging and established artists. The space is designed to highlight the music without distractions: seating is arranged to bring listeners close to the performers, fostering a direct connection with the sound. There is no food service, but a bar is available, and ticket prices are modest, encouraging accessibility. Shows typically run from 7 to 11 pm on select nights, featuring multiple sets that invite deep engagement rather than casual socializing. The venue’s commitment to artistic growth is evident in its support for new compositions and collaborations, making an evening here a chance to witness jazz as a living, evolving art form in a setting that respects both the musicians and the audience.