Kenyon Dixon
Blue Note131 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Kenyon Dixon brings a solo R&B and soul performance to Blue Note. The available information identifies him as a singer-songwriter, but does not specify the musicians or live formation for this date. It is a chance to hear a vocalist whose work moves between contemporary R&B, classic-soul reference points and jazz-fusion connections in the club’s focused listening-room setting.
Dixon’s recorded work is known for smooth, sultry vocals and vulnerable lyrics, blending classic soul influences with contemporary R&B grooves. His project Come As You Are, made in collaboration with producer Terrace Martin, has been described as an R&B, soul and jazz-fusion release that drew acclaim for its genre fusion, spiritual depth and cultural authenticity. His collaborators include Leela James, with whom he duetted on “Whatcha Done Now,” and Justin Timberlake, for whom he co-wrote “Keep Going Up.” He is also credited with arrangement and vocal production on Coco Jones’ “ICU (remix).” Audience responses quoted by Hypebot put it simply: “He was phenomenal” and “Good music still exist. Real R&B.”
Blue Note Jazz Club is a dedicated listening room in the heart of Manhattan's jazz district, where the music is the focus and the space is designed to let the sound fill the room. The club features a stage with a small audience area, and the atmosphere is one of quiet concentration on the music. Shows typically begin at 8:00 PM with a second set at 10:30 PM, and the audience sits on chairs close to the stage. The club has a bar, and drinks are available. The experience is primarily about listening to live jazz, with occasional gospel and soul performances, and the audience often stays to talk and enjoy the music after the sets.