ANTHONY COLEMAN - Saturdays in November
Barbès376 9th St, New York 11215
Anthony Coleman takes up his Saturdays in November residency at Barbès with a solo billed appearance by the pianist and composer. The listing does not name additional performers or specify a particular project for this date, so expect an evening centered on Coleman’s own work rather than a confirmed band format. This is one installment in a month-long run that returns a frequent Barbès guest to the room, where he has appeared many times over the past two decades.
Born in New York City, Coleman is a composer and improvising keyboardist associated with the city’s Downtown music scene. His work has been recognized in avant-garde and klezmer-oriented jazz, and his interest in Eastern European traditions has been linked to the development of Radical Jewish culture. He has presented his music at the Sarajevo, North Sea and Saalfelden jazz festivals, as well as Jewish culture festivals in Krakow and Vienna. Coleman has recorded extensively for Tzadik, including work with Sephardic Tinge and the Selfhaters Orchestra, and has toured and recorded with John Zorn, Elliott Sharp, Marc Ribot, Shelley Hirsch and Roy Nathanson. The Arts Fuse called him “a bold and innovative pianist.”
Barbès offers a compact, warmly worn space where the music feels immediate and close, with a long wooden bar and a back room under a scarlet ceiling that hosts nightly performances. The venue champions a broad spectrum of global sounds, from Balkan brass and klezmer to Afrobeat and experimental jazz, often featuring residencies like the Slavic Soul Party. The audience gathers around small tables or at the bar, sharing drinks crafted with a nod to French spirits, while the music invites attentive listening rather than loud conversation. Shows usually have a suggested donation instead of a cover charge, creating a welcoming environment where the focus is on the artists. The venue’s commitment to accessibility and its role in Brooklyn’s cultural fabric make it a distinctive spot for an evening of richly diverse live music.