Daniel Bereket Quintet
Smalls183 West 10th Street, New York 10014
Daniel Bereket brings his quintet to Smalls for two sets, with Bereket on trumpet alongside Matt Knoegel on tenor sax, Jordan Williams on piano, Jason Maximo Clotter on bass, and Corey Rawls on drums. The evening is billed simply as the Daniel Bereket Quintet, with the full five-piece lineup shaping both sets rather than a guest feature, tribute, or release celebration. It will also be streamed live from the club.
Bereket is an NYC-based jazz trumpeter and bandleader. The available information identifies him as the leader of a quintet, but does not give a fuller account of the group's repertoire, collaborators beyond the personnel listed for this date, recordings, or critical reception. This Smalls appearance offers a current working band configuration, pairing trumpet and tenor sax with piano, bass, and drums.
Smalls is a basement jazz club where the music feels immediate and unfiltered, with the stage just a few feet from the audience. The room is compact, with simple seating that encourages close listening, and a bar that serves drinks but no full kitchen, so the focus stays on the performances. Shows typically feature multiple sets, often extending late into the night with jam sessions that invite spontaneous creativity. The club’s walls are adorned with photos and memorabilia that reflect its deep roots in New York’s jazz scene. The audience is there to listen intently, creating a shared experience where every note can be savored. Expect an evening where the energy of live jazz is palpable and the musicians’ passion fills the intimate space.