STEVE LEHMAN TRIO + Paul Cornish
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Close Up presents Steve Lehman Trio and Paul Cornish on a shared bill. The billing identifies Lehman’s group specifically as a trio, while Cornish is listed separately; no individual personnel, guest role, repertoire, release, tribute, or other program detail is provided. The performance takes place in the venue’s Lower East Side room, where Close Up’s programming is centered on jazz and its sound system and acoustics are designed for close listening. The evening is a chance to hear the stated trio format alongside Cornish, without any announced framing beyond the bill itself.
No act biography, origin, prior collaborations, recordings, or critical commentary is included in the supplied material, so there is no supported account of the musicians’ history to add. What is clear is the bill’s structure: Steve Lehman appears through his trio, and Paul Cornish is also named for the night. Close Up presents shows six nights a week, with artist-driven programming that draws on jazz traditions and newer work.
Close Up offers a focused jazz experience in a sleek, minimalist space on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the sound system and acoustics bring every note into sharp relief. The venue features a small back room that invites close connection with the performers, creating a setting where music is the main event and distractions are minimal. Shows run six nights a week with multiple sets, encouraging a deep dive into the music rather than a casual night out. A bar serves Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails, complementing the listening experience without overwhelming it. The crowd tends to be attentive, drawn by the artist-driven programming that blends classic jazz traditions with fresh, innovative sounds. This is a place to settle in, listen closely, and savor the evolving jazz scene in a refined yet approachable environment.