William Hill III Trio
Zinc Bar82 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
William Hill III brings his trio to Zinc Bar for an evening led by the Detroit-born, New York-based pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. The listing identifies the project as the William Hill III Trio, with no additional personnel or program announced. Hill recently released his second album, Keep It Movin’, in summer 2025, placing this appearance in the wake of that record.
Hill graduated from Detroit School of Arts in 2022 and earned a bachelor of music degree from Manhattan School of Music in 2026; he is set to continue at The Juilliard School as a graduate student. His training has included Jazz House Kids, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jr. Jazz Academy, Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, Interlochen, Berklee summer programs, and Amsterdam’s Keeping an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop. A National YoungArts award recipient, he has also been a multi-year NAACP ACT-SO National Competition winner in instrumental contemporary and received recognition from the West Virginia University International Jazz Piano Competition. Hill has worked alongside and been mentored by figures including Marc Cary, Aaron Parks, Buster Williams, Christian McBride, Jason Moran, Wynton Marsalis, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ari Hoenig. His performance history includes the Detroit Jazz Festival, Winter Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s Club, Smalls, Mezzrow, the Kennedy Center, Blue Note Tokyo, and Singapore’s Esplanade.
Zinc Bar offers a richly textured experience where the past and present of jazz converge in a single, dimly lit room adorned with Art Deco details like velvet upholstery, polished brass, and a Parisian zinc bar. The venue’s layout centers around a close-up stage and a vintage bar, creating a setting where the music is both the focus and a shared journey. Patrons can expect expertly crafted cocktails alongside performances that range from world-class jazz to vibrant Brazilian and African rhythms, often featuring multiple sets and occasional late-night jams. The seating is lounge-style, encouraging attentive listening rather than casual chatter, making it a place to immerse fully in the sound. This is a space where history lingers, once hosting legends like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk, now continuing their legacy with a sophisticated yet welcoming vibe.