Jason Tiemann Quintet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Jason Tiemann leads a quintet at The Django, with Scott Wendholt on trumpet, Tim Armacost on tenor saxophone, Luis Perdomo on piano, Paul Gill on bass, and Tiemann on drums. The night is billed as a special jazz performance, putting this five-player lineup before the room for a set the venue says will swing. It is a chance to hear horns, piano and rhythm section assembled around Tiemann’s drumming.
Tiemann is described as one of New York City’s most in-demand drummers. His past collaborators include jazz luminaries Benny Golson, Dave Liebman, Harold Mabern and Eric Alexander, alongside countless others. In its artist note, the venue says Tiemann’s trio “marries the mojo of classic jazz groups with the daring of today’s young stars on the rise.” This quintet brings that drummer-led approach into a larger band setting, with trumpet and tenor saxophone joining the piano-bass-drums core.
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.