Glenn Crytzer @ Festival Cafe
Festival CafeEast 61st Street, New York 10062
Glenn Crytzer plays Festival Cafe on December 17. The listing names Crytzer alone, while the cafe’s ongoing residency is billed as Glenn Crytzer and his Quartet, so the personnel for this date has not been confirmed. Expect a program of American Songbook classics from the Jazz Age and Swing Era, with Crytzer’s residency drawing on a rotating lineup of musicians.
A New York City bandleader, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, banjoist and vocalist, Crytzer came to this music through Lindy Hop, teaching himself jazz guitar as he explored the sounds behind the dance. He specializes in Jazz Age and Swing Era repertoire, and his orchestra was named Best Group in New York at the 2017 NYC Jazz Awards. His original music and classic covers have logged more than 100 TV and film placements, including productions for Disney, Marvel, Hulu and Netflix; his groups have also appeared at Lincoln Center and the Rainbow Room. Rolling Stone called his work “like it could have been recorded 75 years ago. Solid and Delightful,” while Jazz Weekly heard it “Swinging as hard as a night at the Roseland Ballroom.”
Festival Cafe is a farm-to-bar cocktail café on Manhattan’s Upper East Side where seasonal ingredients, craft cocktails, and thoughtful hospitality come together. The space is lively on Thursday and Sunday evenings when live jazz takes center stage, drawing guests for cocktails and music. It’s a place where people gather for drinks, conversation, and shared meals; the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a focus on quality and community. Whether you're there for a quiet brunch or a lively night out, the menu changes seasonally with locally sourced fare, and the cocktails are made from scratch. The vibe is relaxed yet polished, blending laid-back charm with refined style in a neighborhood favorite spot.