Jeremy Pelt – 50th Birthday Celebration
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Jeremy Pelt brings his PELT@50 US tour to Dizzy’s Club for a 50th birthday celebration, leading a quintet. The supplied event material does not name the musicians joining him, but the night is billed as a full-band occasion rather than a solo appearance: a chance to hear Pelt’s trumpet at the helm of his working small-group format.
California-born, Pelt moved to New York in 1998 and has built a career as a trumpeter, composer and bandleader. His résumé includes work with the Mingus Big Band, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Village Vanguard Orchestra and Duke Ellington Big Band, plus collaborations with Ravi Coltrane, Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson and Bobby “Blue” Bland. AllMusic calls him “a firebrand trumpeter with a warm tone and deft improvisational style,” noting his command of tradition alongside a searching post-bop approach. Pelt’s biography also records five consecutive DownBeat/Jazz Journalists Association Rising Star wins. JazzTimes praised his ability to play “intricate solos with ease” and “gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner,” finding “a blend of spontaneity and precision” in the band’s work.
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.