Brandon Goldberg Trio
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Brandon Goldberg brings his trio to The Django for a late set, with Goldberg on piano, Joey Ranieri on bass, and Ben Esposito on drums. The billed format points to a piano trio performance, placing Goldberg’s compositions and playing in direct conversation with Ranieri and Esposito across the set.
An award-winning pianist and composer, Goldberg has been making music since age three. He is a 2024 YoungArts Winner with Distinction, was the youngest semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition, and the youngest recipient of the 2022 ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. DownBeat praised his “unassailable technique, advanced harmonic understanding, a deep sense of swing” and “a clarity and plethora of ideas executed to near-perfection.” Goldberg has frequently collaborated with David Foster, including a Hollywood Bowl appearance alongside Chris Botti, and has accompanied Katharine McPhee on Good Morning America and Live with Kelly and Mark. His original music has also appeared in 1923 and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
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.