HASAN, LUCHS, WIEST
Five Spot Jazz231 East 9th Street, New York 10003
Hans Luchs, Sharik Hasan and Finn Wiest play as a guitar, organ and drums trio.
Luchs is a New York City guitarist, composer and bandleader, originally from Chicago. His 2025 album The Spell is Broken features original compositions blending contemporary-jazz influences; he has collaborated with Pepe Aguilar, Martha Reeves and Shirley King.
Operating inside the compact East Village storefront of daytime café Hi-Collar, this revival of a storied downtown name shifts nightly into a dedicated jazz listening room with table seating and bar service. Listings for upcoming performances are cataloged on event calendars including Hot House Jazz. Guests sit close to the players as small combos, vocalists, and piano trios perform across multiple evening sets. The venue offers table reservations through booking platforms, with walk-ins accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Alongside the music, the bar serves a food menu featuring Japanese dishes, sake, whiskey, and cocktails. The audience gathers primarily to hear the music up close over dinner and drinks, preserving the legacy of the original mid-century café that once hosted landmark residencies by Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.