NIR FELDER - Matt Penman - Jimmy Macbride
Nir Felder, Matt Penman, Jimmy Macbride
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
On November 7, Close Up presents Nir Felder with Matt Penman and Jimmy Macbride. The bill names the three musicians but supplies no further detail about the evening's format, repertoire, guests, release, tribute, or whether the performance is part of a continuing series. The focus is therefore on this three-person billing, heard in Close Up's back-room setting on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the venue puts the music first and encourages close listening.
No biographical background, hometown, recording history, prior collaborators, or critical quotations for Nir Felder, Matt Penman, or Jimmy Macbride is included in the available material. What is clear is the context: Close Up programs jazz six nights a week, with multiple sets and artist-led bookings that connect established jazz traditions to newer directions. Its minimalist room is built around the sound system and acoustics, with an attentive audience drawn to listening rather than distraction. A bar offers Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails alongside the performance, while the venue's programming makes space for musicians to shape the night on their own terms.
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.