Jon Regen LIVE at Roxy Bar
Roxy Bar2 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10013
Jon Regen is billed live at Roxy Bar on December 21. The available listing identifies Regen but does not specify whether this date is a solo-piano performance, a band set, or another formation. At Roxy, his music is described as a meeting point of jazz and pop; Regen has said his band-night repertoire can range through jazz, pop, rock, soul and blues.
A native New Yorker, Regen is a singer, songwriter and pianist who began as a sideman for Kyle Eastwood and Little Jimmy Scott, and was a protégé of Kenny Barron. His collaborators on record include Andy Summers, Benmont Tench, Chuck Leavell and Nick Rhodes. His 2023 album Satisfied Mind featured Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Palladino, while the instrumental Change Your Mind reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The Associated Press called his songs, tenor and grand piano “a captivating combination”; the Wall Street Journal heard “a confident, soulful singer”; and DownBeat wrote that his music “shoots from, and directly into, the heart.”
Roxy Bar offers a stylish setting where live jazz fills the air, accompanied by a menu that caters to diverse tastes including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The room features plush seating and a well-stocked bar, creating a comfortable environment to enjoy performances by resident musicians or special guests. Shows typically run in the evening with sets from 6pm to 10pm, followed by DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Weekend brunches also feature live music, blending dining and entertainment seamlessly. The venue balances attentive service with a relaxed vibe, making it a place to savor both cocktails and music without distraction. Its location in Tribeca adds a downtown charm, inviting guests to linger over oysters or a crafted cocktail while soaking in the sounds.