MATTHEW STEVENS - Josh Johnson - Kyle Miles - Eric Doob
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Matthew Stevens, Josh Johnson, Kyle Miles and Eric Doob are billed together at Close Up for this Manhattan date. The billing presents the four musicians as a quartet, with no further lineup roles, repertoire, guests, release, tribute, residency or late-set details supplied. The performance takes place in Close Up’s small back room on the Lower East Side, a room built around close listening, clear acoustics and a sound system intended to bring each note forward. The venue’s artist-led programming places the group within a jazz-focused night of music.
The available information identifies the act by the four names in the bill, but provides no biographical background for Matthew Stevens, Josh Johnson, Kyle Miles or Eric Doob. There is no supplied account of where they are from, their prior groups or collaborators, recordings, musical training, or the work for which each is known. No review excerpts or critical descriptions are available either. What is established is the setting: Close Up presents music six nights a week, often with multiple sets, and draws listeners for programming that connects jazz traditions with newer work. For this date, the confirmed story is the four-person bill and a venue designed for attentive listening.
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.