Duduka Da Fonseca Trio
Cellar Dog75 Christopher Street, New York 10014
Duduka Da Fonseca leads a trio for this evening.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Da Fonseca is a Brazilian percussionist and drummer who moved to New York in 1975. A founding member and co-leader of Trio da Paz since 1986, he has also led Brazilian All Stars, Brazilian Express and the New York Samba Band, and has worked with artists including Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Lee Konitz, John Scofield and Wayne Shorter. JazzTimes reviewer Thomas Conrad wrote that he “may be the best in the world at motivating and sustaining that special vital pulse.”
Cellar Dog offers a focused jazz experience with nightly performances starting at 7pm, often extending into late-night sets that can go until 2am. The venue features a bar and a modestly sized room where the audience can enjoy the music up close, with seating arranged to encourage attentive listening. The space invites a blend of dedicated jazz fans and those looking for a relaxed evening out, with a balance between conversation and immersion in the music. Shows are ticketed, and the venue’s hours stretch late into the night on weekends, making it a spot for extended musical evenings. The location in New York’s West Village adds a neighborhood charm, with a straightforward setup that puts the music front and center without distractions.