Bluesday: Marvin Sewell
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Marvin Sewell brings his guitar to Dizzy’s Club for the Bluesday Series, tracing the blues from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago. The set draws on deep grooves and the raw emotional pull of the tradition, filtered through Sewell’s own voice as a composer and player.
Born and raised in Chicago, Sewell is a New York-based blues and jazz guitarist who has led the Marvin Sewell Group since 2001. His collaborators include Cassandra Wilson, Jack DeJohnette, Lizz Wright, Jason Moran, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Christian Sands, and Charles Lloyd; he has been called “maybe the greatest guitarist you’ve never heard of.”
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.