Raphael Silverman Quartet
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
Raphael Silverman brings his quartet to The Django for a late set led by the guitarist. The group puts Silverman alongside tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, organist Will Gorman and drummer Pete Van Nostrand, making this a four-piece jazz date built around guitar, saxophone, organ and drums. The Django’s listing presents Silverman as a rising figure on the New York jazz scene, and Alexander is both a bandmate for the night and one of the established artists Silverman has worked with.
Silverman grew up in White Plains, New York, and is now known as an acclaimed young guitarist on the New York jazz circuit. His credits include work with Philip Harper, Eric Alexander, Akiko Tsuruga, Jeb Patton and Joy F. Brown. He has also received awards from DownBeat magazine and the Jarek Śmietana International Jazz Guitar Competition. No critical reviews or reviewer quotations for the quartet are provided in the available material, but the personnel here place Silverman in a seasoned small-group setting, with tenor saxophone and organ joining his guitar at the front of the sound.
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.