William Hill III Trio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
William Hill III brings his trio to Zinc Bar for an evening led by the New York based pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. The bill presents Hill in a three-piece setting, with two performances across the night. No additional players or special program are listed, leaving the focus on Hill’s work as a bandleader and on the trio format.
Originally from Detroit, Hill is a 2022 graduate of the Detroit School of Arts and completed a bachelor of music degree at Manhattan School of Music in 2026. He is set to continue as a graduate student at The Juilliard School. His musical development has included Jazz House Kids, the Jr. Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, and workshops in Amsterdam. Hill has worked alongside and been mentored by Marc Cary, Aaron Parks, Buster Williams, Christian McBride, Jaleel Shaw, Jazzmeia Horn, Joe Farnsworth, Ari Hoenig, Jason Moran, Rodney Whitaker, and Wynton Marsalis. His credits include the Detroit Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club, Smalls, Mezzrow, Minton’s Playhouse, the Kennedy Center, Blue Note Tokyo, and Singapore’s Esplanade. His second album, Keep it Movin’, arrived in summer 2025.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.