Victor Gould w/Tamir Shmerling, Sam Bolduc
Bar Bayeux1066 Nostrand Ave, New York 11225
Victor Gould leads a date at Bar Bayeux with Tamir Shmerling and Sam Bolduc. The listing bills the group simply as “Victor Gould w/Tamir Shmerling, Sam Bolduc,” without specifying instruments, repertoire, or any occasion beyond the performance itself. The evening is presented in two sets.
No background material for Gould, Shmerling, or Bolduc is supplied here, so this billing does not establish where the musicians are from, their musical histories, or other groups and artists with whom they have performed. What is clear is the compact three-person bill: Gould joined by Shmerling and Bolduc for a two-set night at Bar Bayeux.
Bar Bayeux offers a refined setting where live jazz takes precedence, featuring a narrow room with dark red walls and lush curtains that frame a small performance area near the bar. The seating is a mix of tables, chairs, and bar stools arranged closely, allowing the audience to be near the musicians and fully immersed in the sound. The venue serves artisanal cocktails, natural wine, and craft beer, complemented by a backyard garden space for a relaxed interlude. Shows typically run in multiple sets without a cover charge, encouraging attentive listening with a respectful crowd that values the music over chatter. The evening unfolds with a focus on modern jazz, often featuring both established artists and emerging talents, making it a dedicated spot for serious jazz enthusiasts in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood.