Peter Zak Trio
Cellar Dog75 Christopher Street, New York 10014
Pianist and composer Peter Zak brings his New York-based trio to Cellar Dog, with piano, bass and drums.
Zak has led and recorded with his own groups and worked with musicians including George Coleman, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Henderson, Ryan Kisor, Etta Jones, Peter Bernstein, Eric Alexander and Jon Hendricks. Reviewers have praised the trio’s “special charm” and called Zak’s solos “consistently rewarding.”
Cellar Dog offers a focused jazz experience with nightly performances starting at 7pm, often extending into late-night sets that can go until 2am. The venue features a bar and a modestly sized room where the audience can enjoy the music up close, with seating arranged to encourage attentive listening. The space invites a blend of dedicated jazz fans and those looking for a relaxed evening out, with a balance between conversation and immersion in the music. Shows are ticketed, and the venue’s hours stretch late into the night on weekends, making it a spot for extended musical evenings. The location in New York’s West Village adds a neighborhood charm, with a straightforward setup that puts the music front and center without distractions.