Bossa Swings: Jobim and Getz Centennial with Julian Lee Quartet and Mar Vilaseca
Julian Lee Quartet, Mar Vilaseca
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Julian Lee’s quartet joins vocalist Mar Vilaseca for Bossa Swings: Jobim and Getz Centennial, a tribute to the musical connection between Antônio Carlos Jobim and Stan Getz. Lee plays tenor saxophone alongside Caelan Cardello on piano, Russell Hall on bass, and Matt Lee on drums. The program brings Brazilian bossa nova together with modern-jazz swing, with Vilaseca carrying the vocal side of an evening built around the pair’s enduring songbook and its rhythmic meeting point.
Lee leads this five-piece group for a focused celebration rather than a standard quartet set, placing saxophone and voice at the front of arrangements supported by piano, bass, and drums. The available information identifies the musicians and the tribute’s premise, but provides no further biographical background, prior collaborators, hometowns, recordings, or critical notices for the ensemble members. What is clear is the format: a quintet interpretation of Jobim and Getz’s shared musical world, drawing on the lush melodies and rhythmic interplay associated with bossa nova and jazz.
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.