François Moutin Trio
François Moutin (b), Jim Ridl (p), Ben Perowsky (d)
Ornithology6 Suydam Street, New York 11221
François Moutin leads a piano trio at Ornithology, joined by Jim Ridl on piano and Ben Perowsky on drums. The billed bass, piano and drums lineup is the full focus of the night, with Moutin at the helm of a three-way jazz conversation rather than a larger ensemble or themed presentation.
Moutin was born in Paris and is based in New York. His work in Martial Solal’s Trio prompted the Miller Theatre biography to call him “one of the finest young bass players in Europe.” That biography also places him alongside collaborators including Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Mike Stern, Ari Hoenig and Jean-Michel Pilc, a trail that connects French jazz roots with a substantial New York circle. The available information does not characterize this particular trio’s repertoire, but the personnel brings together Moutin’s bass with Ridl’s piano and Perowsky’s drums for a concise, open-format trio set.
Ornithology Jazz Club offers a focused jazz experience centered around a striking Bechstein Grand Piano, inviting guests into a space where the music and cocktails share equal importance. The room is compact, allowing the audience to sit close to the performers and catch every nuance of the live sets, which often extend into the late night. The venue features a well-curated cocktail menu that complements the music, making it a place to savor both sound and flavor. The setting encourages attentive listening rather than casual conversation, creating a shared moment of musical immersion. With its location in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the club blends a creative, bohemian spirit with a dedication to jazz tradition, making an evening here feel like a personal journey into the heart of the music.