Charles McPherson Quintet featuring Terell Stafford
Smoke Jazz Club2751 Broadway, New York 10025
Charles McPherson brings his quintet to Smoke Jazz Club, with Terell Stafford featured on the bill. The engagement is billed simply as the Charles McPherson Quintet featuring Terell Stafford, with no guest list, tribute, release, residency, or other program theme supplied. It takes place at Smoke Jazz Club in Manhattan, whose two connected rooms include a dedicated listening room and a lounge with a full-length bar and café seating. The venue also describes candlelit tables, red velvet curtains, exposed brick walls, and antique chandeliers.
The information supplied for this event identifies the act by name and formation, but provides no biographical account of McPherson, Stafford, or the rest of the quintet. It does not name a hometown, recording history, regular personnel, collaborators, or musical influences, and it includes no critical notices or quotations. The billing establishes a quintet performance with Stafford as the named feature; beyond that, no background claims can be made from the available material.
Smoke Jazz Club offers a refined evening where jazz takes center stage in a space defined by its candlelit tables, plush red velvet curtains, exposed brick walls, and antique chandeliers. The club spans two connected rooms: one designed for focused listening with impeccable acoustics and iconic jazz photography, and a second lounge featuring a historic full-length bar and café seating. Guests can enjoy classic American cuisine during the first set, which begins at 7pm, creating a supper club experience that blends dining with world-class performances. The venue showcases a mix of legendary artists, contemporary masters, and emerging talents, making each night a unique encounter with jazz artistry. The recent expansion has enhanced comfort without losing the close proximity to the stage that defines the club’s appeal.