BEN SHERMAN - Elias Earl - Sam Konin - Jacob Patrone - Set and Session
BEN SHERMAN, Elias Earl, Sam Konin, Jacob Patrone
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Ben Sherman leads a four-piece set at Close Up, joined by Elias Earl on vibraphone, Sam Konin on bass, and Jacob Patrone on drums. Sherman plays tenor saxophone in this opening set, followed by a jam session led by the same quartet. The format makes room for both a focused band performance and a later, open-ended session.
Sherman is a Brooklyn, New York, tenor saxophonist who began playing in middle school and has quickly made connections across the city’s jazz scene. He has performed with drummer Michael Ode, trumpeter Anthony Hervey, vocalist Tyreek McDole, pianist Tyler Bullock, and others. His band’s sound is described as distinctive while remaining firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, a useful frame for a group built around tenor saxophone, vibraphone, bass, and drums.
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.