Lolivone de la Rosa w/Ned Goold, Pablo Menares, Rogerio Boccato
Bar Bayeux1066 Nostrand Ave, New York 11225
Lolivone de la Rosa brings a four-player bill to Bar Bayeux, joined by Ned Goold, Pablo Menares and Rogerio Boccato. The group is scheduled for two sets, offering a chance to hear de la Rosa’s writing and improvisational approach in a compact live setting.
Puerto Rican guitarist de la Rosa is based in New York City and connects bebop, Afro-Caribbean rhythms and contemporary improvisation, the territory she identifies in her debut album, Jewels. She has shared stages with Terri Lyne Carrington, Paquito D’Rivera, Steve Cardenas and Pedrito Martínez. JazzWax’s Marc Myers calls her “one swinging guitarist” with “exceptional taste.” Paris-Move hears playing that is “delicate but assured,” describing Jewels as personal while “rooted in tradition”; Bandcamp Daily calls the record “an appealing mix of sound and transitions.”
Bar Bayeux offers a refined setting where live jazz takes precedence, featuring a narrow room with dark red walls and lush curtains that frame a small performance area near the bar. The seating is a mix of tables, chairs, and bar stools arranged closely, allowing the audience to be near the musicians and fully immersed in the sound. The venue serves artisanal cocktails, natural wine, and craft beer, complemented by a backyard garden space for a relaxed interlude. Shows typically run in multiple sets without a cover charge, encouraging attentive listening with a respectful crowd that values the music over chatter. The evening unfolds with a focus on modern jazz, often featuring both established artists and emerging talents, making it a dedicated spot for serious jazz enthusiasts in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood.