NOAH GARABEDIAN - Jonathan Finlayson - David Leon - Carmen Staaf - Jimmy Macbride
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
On December 9, Close Up presents a billed five-person program featuring Noah Garabedian, Jonathan Finlayson, David Leon, Carmen Staaf and Jimmy Macbride. The information for the date names these musicians together but does not specify instruments, repertoire, guests, a release, a tribute, a residency, or another theme for the set. The performance is at Close Up in Manhattan, a venue whose artist-driven programming gives the music priority over distractions.
Close Up is on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and presents jazz six nights a week, often with multiple sets. Its sleek, minimalist room is designed around sound and acoustics, while a small back room brings listeners close to performers. The programming moves between classic jazz traditions and newer work, drawing an attentive crowd; Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails are available at the bar. No biographical or critical background for this billed lineup is included in the available show information for this date.
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.