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 for this Manhattan date at Close Up. The listing presents the four musicians as the full bill, with no additional guest, release, tribute, residency, or other program detail specified. The performance takes place in Close Up’s Lower East Side back room, a compact listening space designed around clear sound and close attention to the music. The venue’s artist-led programming moves between established jazz traditions and newer work, and its calendar often offers multiple sets across the evening.
The available information identifies the act through this four-person billing: Matthew Stevens, Josh Johnson, Kyle Miles, and Eric Doob. No biographical details, home bases, prior collaborators, recordings, or critical quotations are supplied for the group or its individual members. What is clear is the formation for the night: four named musicians sharing a Close Up bill, in a room where the focus is placed on the performance rather than on distractions around it. For listeners choosing between shows, this is a chance to hear that specific lineup in a venue built for attentive jazz 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.