Monthly Residency Trap Music Orchestra
The Jazz Gallery1160 Broadway, New York 10001
Trap Music Orchestra brings its monthly residency to The Jazz Gallery for an orchestral take on trap music and hip-hop. Founded by Ryan Easter, the ensemble works in a large-band format, with arrangements that place trap’s modern rhythmic language inside the sound world of orchestral jazz. No individual performers are listed for this date, but the residency is presented under the orchestra’s name.
Easter founded Trap Music Orchestra in 2014 to synchronize “the aural lineage of Black diasporic music” with the modern library of trap music. Its approach draws on the orchestral traditions associated with Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Charles Mingus, while its influences range from disco and Panamanian folk music to Debussy and Earth, Wind, & Fire. A published lineup for the group has included conductor, vocals, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, guitar, keys, bass and drums. Time Out describes the ensemble as reimagining trap and hip-hop “through the traditions of orchestral jazz.”
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.