TJG Residency Commission '26 Presents Simon Moullier
The Jazz Gallery1160 Broadway, New York 10001
Simon Moullier brings his octet to The Jazz Gallery for a TJG Residency Commission '26 presentation. The billed group is the Simon Moullier Octet; the available information does not name the eight musicians or specify the programme for this performance. Expect an extended ensemble setting for Moullier’s work as a composer and arranger, heard in the Gallery’s focused listening-room format.
French-born and now based in New York City, Moullier is a vibraphonist, composer and arranger whom The Jazz Gallery calls “one of the leading voices of his generation,” citing his “entirely new approach and sound” on the instrument. He has been mentored by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Jimmy Heath, and has worked with Gerald Clayton, Ben Wendel, Terri Lyne Carrington and Buster Williams; his recordings include collaborations with Mark Turner, Kendrick Scott and Miguel Zenón. DownBeat has praised the “finesse” of his vibraphone playing and the way it instils the music with “elegance,” while JazzTimes calls him “a lyrical voice on vibes,” writing that his notes “can resonate sympathetically with the human heart.”
The Jazz Gallery offers a focused listening room experience on the fifth floor of a Midtown office building, where the audience gathers to hear progressive jazz performed by emerging and established artists. The space is designed to highlight the music without distractions: seating is arranged to bring listeners close to the performers, fostering a direct connection with the sound. There is no food service, but a bar is available, and ticket prices are modest, encouraging accessibility. Shows typically run from 7 to 11 pm on select nights, featuring multiple sets that invite deep engagement rather than casual socializing. The venue’s commitment to artistic growth is evident in its support for new compositions and collaborations, making an evening here a chance to witness jazz as a living, evolving art form in a setting that respects both the musicians and the audience.