Bryan Eng Trio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Bryan Eng brings his trio to Zinc Bar for a late jazz set. The billing identifies the group as the Bryan Eng Trio, with no individual sidemen named, and the evening is presented as a standalone performance rather than a release show, tribute, or guest-led program.
A New York jazz musician as well as an actor, Eng has worked across Broadway, television, film, and concert stages. His appearances include the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall, Birdland, Drury Lane Theatre, and Ford’s Theatre. He was the youngest resident performer in the Carlyle Hotel’s history, and BroadwayWorld called him “the heir apparent to evenings with Bobby Short.” The Mabel Mercer Foundation gave him its 2025 Julie Wilson Award, describing him as “one of the freshest and most accomplished artists in contemporary performance history.” Eng has also opened for Chaka Khan and Sheryl Crow, headlined Met Gala and Tony Awards parties, and appeared on the Dave Koz Somma Cruise along the French Riviera.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.