Preston Rupert Quartet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Preston Rupert brings his quartet to The Django for an evening led by the young trumpet player. The listing frames the performance as a live jazz set alongside the venue’s cocktails and local fare, with Rupert fronting a four-piece group. It is a chance to hear an emerging musician in a focused small-ensemble setting at the TriBeCa room.
Rupert moved to New York City in 2024 to continue studying at The Juilliard School. Raised in a musical family and mentored by notable jazz visionaries, he describes his work through a clear sense of place in the jazz continuum while continuing to develop as an artist. Still 19 at the time of the listing, he has already performed at Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw and Royal Albert Hall. His experience also includes the Vail Jazz Workshop and the National Youth Orchestra Jazz Orchestra, and he was a YoungArts winner with distinction in jazz. The Django calls him a young trumpet phenom, a billing supported by an early résumé that reaches from youth programs to major concert halls.
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.