Jason Marshall Quartet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Jason Marshall Quartet takes the Django stage as a quartet. The available material does not name the other musicians or specify a theme, guest, release, tribute, or other program for this performance, leaving the focus on Marshall and the group’s set.
Marshall has been based in New York City since 2003 and is described by the venue as “a premiere baritone saxophone of the bebop tradition.” He plays multiple reed instruments and works across a multitude of styles, with music rooted in “the joy and depth of Black American Music.” His résumé includes performances with the Roy Hargrove Big Band, RH Factor, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and Chaka Khan. As a leader, he has released Joy Unspeakable in 2020 and New Beginnings, his first release on Cellar Live. The supplied material offers no reviews or named quartet personnel, but it places this date within the work of a New York reed player whose credits stretch from jazz ensembles to major soul and R&B artists.
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.