Reuben James
Blue Note131 West 3rd Street, New York 10012
Reuben James leads a Blue Note set with drummer Chris Dave and bassist David “DJ” Ginyard. The British pianist, songwriter and bandleader brings together soul, jazz and R&B in a trio setting.
James has performed alongside Sam Smith, Tom Misch, Disclosure, Joni Mitchell, Roy Ayers and Brandi Carlile. TicketWeb calls him “a virtuosic pianist and instinctive bandleader.”
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.