Herlin Riley and Friends
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Herlin Riley and Friends brings drummer Herlin Riley to Dizzy’s Club for a quartet set shaped by the joyful spirit of New Orleans. The program moves through Riley’s originals, jazz standards and blues, with soulful vocals part of the mix. The billed quartet promises a high-energy evening driven by Riley’s melodic touch on the drums and his command of swing.
Riley is a New Orleans drummer whose work connects deep jazz tradition with a strong, danceable pulse. He has performed with Wynton Marsalis and Ahmad Jamal, two associations that place him in demanding company across generations of the music. Here, rather than a repertory tribute or single-album presentation, he leads friends through a broad songbook: familiar standards alongside blues and his own material, all tied together by the groove and rhythmic lift for which the listing celebrates him.
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.