Lucas Pino Nonet
Smalls183 West 10th Street, New York 10014
Lucas Pino brings his Nonet to Smalls for a nine-piece set led from tenor saxophone. The announced band also includes Alex LoRe on alto saxophone, Nick Finzer on trombone, Andrew Gutauskas on baritone saxophone, Alex Wintz on guitar, Glenn Zaleski on piano, Desmond White on bass and Jimmy Macbride on drums, with trumpet listed as TBA.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Pino leads the New York-based No Net Nonet, an acoustic jazz ensemble devoted to his original compositions and arrangements. The group received the 2017 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award for Pino’s “Golden Rule; Turing Test.” Reviewers have called the ensemble “remarkably creative” while grounded in “melody, harmony and rhythm,” and praised its “tight and cohesive” sound.
Smalls is a basement jazz club where the music feels immediate and unfiltered, with the stage just a few feet from the audience. The room is compact, with simple seating that encourages close listening, and a bar that serves drinks but no full kitchen, so the focus stays on the performances. Shows typically feature multiple sets, often extending late into the night with jam sessions that invite spontaneous creativity. The club’s walls are adorned with photos and memorabilia that reflect its deep roots in New York’s jazz scene. The audience is there to listen intently, creating a shared experience where every note can be savored. Expect an evening where the energy of live jazz is palpable and the musicians’ passion fills the intimate space.