Trevor Turla
Arthur's Tavern57 Grove Street, New York 10014
Trevor Turla is billed at Arthur’s Tavern for an evening set. No accompanying performers or specific program are listed, so the format of the performance is not specified. What is clear is a chance to hear a singer-songwriter whose work joins trombone, voice and storytelling in a setting devoted to live jazz, Latin and blues.
Kansas City-based and Filipino-American, Turla draws from what Arthur’s Tavern calls “an amalgamation of American music, from jazz to rock and beyond.” The venue describes him as weaving “the textured sounds of his trombone and soulful voice with sincere storytelling,” with a “dazzling yet authentic stage presence.” He has played with the Kansas City Americana rock band Making Movies and spent years with the KC brass band Grand Marquis. Kansas City Magazine reports that his recent solo work has moved toward “acoustic instruments and smaller ensembles,” a direction that puts the focus on songcraft as well as the color and reach of his trombone.
Arthur's Tavern is a basement club in the West Village where jazz, Latin, and blues are played with deep roots and modern energy. The stage is small, the room intimate, and the audience sits close to the musicians, often with a few people standing near the back. Shows start around 5 PM and go late, with some sets extending into the early hours. The club has a history of hosting top-tier performers since 2001, including regular appearances by Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group. It's a place where music is the center, and conversation flows naturally between the audience and the performers.