MY TRIO - Tim Watson - Yvonne Rogers - Jon Starks
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
MY TRIO comes to Close Up with Tim Watson, Yvonne Rogers, and Jon Starks named in the bill. The listing identifies this as a trio presentation, but provides no further details about the evening’s repertoire, any guests, a release, tribute, residency, or other special framing. It is a Monday-night performance at Close Up, the Lower East Side room whose programming runs across multiple sets six nights a week. The venue’s small back room is designed for close listening, with its sound system and acoustics placing the music at the focus of the room.
Beyond the three names in the billing, no biographical information about MY TRIO, Tim Watson, Yvonne Rogers, or Jon Starks is supplied. There is no available account here of where the group comes from, how long the musicians have worked together, their instruments, recordings, collaborators, or previous appearances. No reviews or quotations are available either, so there is no basis for assigning the trio a particular sound or musical lineage. What is clear is that the group appears in Close Up’s artist-led program, presented in a venue known for jazz listening and for an attentive audience drawn to both established traditions and newer work.
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.