Nir Felder Trio
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Nir Felder Trio brings guitarist Nir Felder to The Django for a trio set. Felder is described by the venue as a new voice in jazz and rock guitar, and his work draws jazz improvisation into conversation with other genres. This is a chance to hear that approach in the focused, close-listening setting of the Roxy Hotel’s cellar-level room.
A New York-area native, Felder has earned notices from NPR as “the next big jazz guitarist” and from The New York Times as a “whiz kid.” His album Golden Age was called “lyrical and lofty” by the Times, while other reviews have described it as “mesmerizing,” “a melodic triumph,” and “mind-boggling.” Reviewing II, DownBeat heard music moving “from meditative notes to explosive riffs,” carried by a “forceful throughline of rock, blues and jazz.” Felder has performed or recorded with Diana Krall, Brad Mehldau, John Mayer, Erykah Badu, Common, Chaka Khan, Jack DeJohnette, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
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.