Tardo Hammer Trio
Cellar Dog75 Christopher Street, New York 10014
Tardo Hammer brings his piano trio to Cellar Dog for this evening’s set.
A New York pianist, Hammer has appeared at clubs and festivals across the U.S., Europe and Japan, and has worked as a sideman with Annie Ross, Johnny Griffin, Warren Vaché, Charles Davis and Grant Stewart. His recorded trio has been praised for its “interaction,” while one review called the group a “world-class threesome” and Hammer “a marvelous pianist.”
Cellar Dog offers a focused jazz experience with nightly performances starting at 7pm, often extending into late-night sets that can go until 2am. The venue features a bar and a modestly sized room where the audience can enjoy the music up close, with seating arranged to encourage attentive listening. The space invites a blend of dedicated jazz fans and those looking for a relaxed evening out, with a balance between conversation and immersion in the music. Shows are ticketed, and the venue’s hours stretch late into the night on weekends, making it a spot for extended musical evenings. The location in New York’s West Village adds a neighborhood charm, with a straightforward setup that puts the music front and center without distractions.