BEN SHERMAN - Elias Earl - Sam Konin - Jacob Patrone - Set and Session
BEN SHERMAN, Elias Earl, Sam Konin, Jacob Patrone
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Ben Sherman leads the late set at Close Up, joined by Pau Jorba on saxophone, Elias Earl on vibraphone, Sam Konin on bass and Jacob Patrone on drums. Sherman plays tenor saxophone. The performance is followed by a jam session, extending the night with the same working-band setting into an open session. It is an all-ages evening built around a five-player lineup, with two saxophones and vibraphone set against bass and drums.
Sherman is a Brooklyn, New York, tenor saxophonist who began playing in middle school and has quickly made his way through the city’s jazz scene. His collaborators have included Michael Ode, Anthony Hervey, Tyreek McDole and Tyler Bullock, among others. The listing describes his band’s sound as “unique” while remaining “squarely” in the tradition, pointing to a player working from jazz language while developing a personal group voice. This set brings that approach into a compact ensemble with Jorba, Earl, Konin and Patrone before the session opens up.
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.