Yvonne Rogers Quartet
The Jazz Gallery1160 Broadway, New York 10001
Yvonne Rogers brings her quartet to The Jazz Gallery for an evening of original music led from the piano. The available event information names Rogers on piano and compositions, with Stéphane Clément on trumpet, Henry Fraser on bass, and Jonas Esser on drums. Rogers’s own quartet materials have also named Kanoa Mendenhall on bass, so the personnel listed for this date point to a particular version of the band. Expect a composed and improvisational quartet set rather than a repertory program.
Originally from Penobscot, Maine and now based in Brooklyn, Rogers is a pianist, composer, and multimedia artist whose work is rooted in improvisation and play. A 2024 Next Jazz Legacy Awardee, she released her debut album, Seeds, on Relative Pitch Records in 2023. She also performs with Ingrid Laubrock’s Lilith, Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant, and Alden Hellmuth’s Good Intentions. Paul Acquaro of The Free Jazz Collective called her a “Fresh, new voice on piano”; Thierry De Clemensat of Paris Move heard a “singular voice in contemporary music.” Writing for UK Jazz News, Terence Collie described her sound as “beautifully controlled yet entirely free in spirit.”
The Jazz Gallery offers a focused listening room experience on the fifth floor of a Midtown office building, where the audience gathers to hear progressive jazz performed by emerging and established artists. The space is designed to highlight the music without distractions: seating is arranged to bring listeners close to the performers, fostering a direct connection with the sound. There is no food service, but a bar is available, and ticket prices are modest, encouraging accessibility. Shows typically run from 7 to 11 pm on select nights, featuring multiple sets that invite deep engagement rather than casual socializing. The venue’s commitment to artistic growth is evident in its support for new compositions and collaborations, making an evening here a chance to witness jazz as a living, evolving art form in a setting that respects both the musicians and the audience.