Nir Felder Trio
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Nir Felder Trio is billed at The Django for a guitar, bass and drums set. Felder’s trio music brings jazz into contact with rock, blues and other influences, with arrangements that can move from spare, meditative passages to more forceful riffs. The Django presents the performance in its cellar-level room at the Roxy Hotel, where the focus is on listening alongside dinner and drinks.
Felder grew up just outside New York City and has drawn praise across his recordings and live work. NPR called him “the next big jazz guitarist,” while The New York Times described him as a “whiz kid.” His collaborators have included Diana Krall, Brad Mehldau, John Mayer, Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Common, Anderson Paak and Dave Chappelle. On the album II, DownBeat heard a “forceful throughline of rock, blues and jazz,” moving “from meditative notes to explosive riffs”; Ropeadope noted studio overdubs that add texture to the trio format. Reviews of Golden Age called the music “lyrical and lofty,” “mesmerizing,” and “a melodic triumph.”
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.