Lynchian Jazz Noir x Cinema Paradiso
Lynchian Jazz Noir, Cinema Paradiso
The Red Pavilion256 Ingraham Street, New York 11237
Tomoya Ogawa leads Cinema Paradiso for a Lynchian jazz noir program at The Red Pavilion. The house band will draw on music from David Lynch’s film world, tracing haunting melodies from Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway and Wild at Heart, alongside other iconic film music. The set is framed around torch songs, brokenhearted ballads and story-driven songs, bringing a cinematic thread to the band’s jazz presentation.
Cinema Paradiso is Tomoya Ogawa’s group and The Red Pavilion’s house band. Available material describes it as a jazz trio initially founded on the joys of playing Paul Motian’s music and beyond. The band is associated with the venue’s recurring Lynchian programs, where it performs music from David Lynch films as well as other film repertoire. The supplied information does not identify the trio’s full personnel, instruments, hometown or additional collaborators, and no substantive press reviews are available.
The Red Pavilion offers a striking blend of Asian neo-noir aesthetics and live jazz performances that create a captivating evening. The venue’s interior channels a 1960s Hong Kong vibe with red lanterns, velvet curtains, and smoky lighting that envelop the room in a cinematic glow. Guests can expect a dynamic program featuring jazz, cabaret, aerial performances, and culturally rich events that honor AAPI heritage. The space functions as a teahouse by day and transforms into a sultry nightclub with a full bar serving inventive Asian herbal cocktails by night. Shows often include multiple sets and sometimes late-night DJ sessions, encouraging both attentive listening and socializing. The Red Pavilion’s intimate stage brings performers close to the audience, making every note and movement feel immediate and immersive.