The War And Treaty
Blue Note131 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
At Blue Note, The War And Treaty brings Michael and Tanya Trotter’s husband-and-wife duo to Manhattan for a rescheduled performance, moved from November 17 at Sony Hall. The billing does not name additional performers or a particular program, leaving the pair at the heart of the evening. Their appearance brings a country and soul-rooted vocal partnership into Blue Note’s dedicated listening-room setting.
The War And Treaty have spent the past decade building a sound shaped by classic country, Memphis soul, gospel, folk, Americana, and country music. The pair have earned Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, and GRAMMY nominations, while the Americana Music Association named them Duo/Group of the Year for two consecutive years. Their latest album includes guests Whoopi Goldberg, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Wynonna Judd, and Valerie June. Tanya Trotter describes the material as showing “how sanctified and sexual we can be,” while the group’s profile frames its work around the tension between sacred sounds and secular desires.
Blue Note Jazz Club is a dedicated listening room in the heart of Manhattan's jazz district, where the music is the focus and the space is designed to let the sound fill the room. The club features a stage with a small audience area, and the atmosphere is one of quiet concentration on the music. Shows typically begin at 8:00 PM with a second set at 10:30 PM, and the audience sits on chairs close to the stage. The club has a bar, and drinks are available. The experience is primarily about listening to live jazz, with occasional gospel and soul performances, and the audience often stays to talk and enjoy the music after the sets.