Liam Sutcliffe Quintet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Liam Sutcliffe brings his quintet to The Django for a late-night set. The billed group centers on Sutcliffe, an acclaimed young trumpeter; the available information does not name the other musicians or specify the program, but the quintet format places his playing at the front of an after-hours jazz performance.
Originally from New Jersey, Sutcliffe works across the Philadelphia and New York metro areas as a freelance musician. His music is strongly rooted in the jazz and bebop tradition while drawing on modern elements, with an aim of bringing various genres into a jazz vein. He was selected for the 2019 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program at the Kennedy Center and won the 2020 US Army Blues Solo Competition. His credits also include the 2022 New Jersey Jazz Society Scholarship and the JAS Academy Big Band led by Christian McBride. Sutcliffe has performed at the Kennedy Center, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, Chris’ Jazz Cafe and South Jazz Kitchen, building a profile through both major jazz rooms and regional stages.
The Django offers a subterranean jazz experience inspired by Parisian boîtes, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls that frame a stage equipped with a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. The venue combines two cocktail bars and an open dining area where you can enjoy an elevated menu alongside live performances every night. The evening unfolds with a focus on attentive listening, enhanced by award-winning cocktails crafted by Natasha David and a selection of small plates and dinner options. Shows require a cover charge and reservations are recommended to secure your spot. The setting invites you to settle in for a night of rich jazz sounds, fine food, and carefully mixed drinks, all within the cellar level of the Roxy Hotel, creating a distinct mood that feels both exclusive and welcoming.