Chino Pons LIVE at Roxy Bar
Roxy Bar2 Avenue of the Americas, New York 10013
Chino Pons plays a live set at Roxy Bar, appearing as the singer and bandleader billed for the night. The venue identifies him as one of New York’s leading Latin jazz artists, while also describing him as a singer, composer, dancer and record producer. No accompanying musicians or specific group are named for this date, so the billed performance is simply Chino Pons live.
A Cuban musician based in New York City, Pons was born in San Miguel del Padrón, Havana, and moved to New York in 1998 to pursue music after early work with Miami’s Tropical Sound. He performed in subways and on the street before studying in Ramon Rodriguez’s workshop at Boys Harbor, then worked with Cafe con Crema, Many Puventud and Conjunto Classico. In 2007 he co-founded Grupo Irek, recording with the group as bandleader the following year; the band became a noted salsa act on the New York circuit. Pons released his debut album, Mueve Despacito, in 2014, with mostly original material, and describes his work as a unique take on classic Cuban music, drawing on Son Cubano, rumba, cha-cha-cha, danzón and bolero.
Roxy Bar offers a stylish setting where live jazz fills the air, accompanied by a menu that caters to diverse tastes including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The room features plush seating and a well-stocked bar, creating a comfortable environment to enjoy performances by resident musicians or special guests. Shows typically run in the evening with sets from 6pm to 10pm, followed by DJs spinning vinyl late into the night. Weekend brunches also feature live music, blending dining and entertainment seamlessly. The venue balances attentive service with a relaxed vibe, making it a place to savor both cocktails and music without distraction. Its location in Tribeca adds a downtown charm, inviting guests to linger over oysters or a crafted cocktail while soaking in the sounds.