ÂME - CHET DOXAS - LEIGHTON HARRELL - TOMAS FUJIWARA
ÂME, CHET DOXAS, LEIGHTON HARRELL, TOMAS FUJIWARA
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
Âme comes to Close Up as a new collective trio: Chet Doxas on saxophone, Leighton Harrell on bass, and Tomas Fujiwara on drums. The bill presents the group under the name Âme, with Doxas, Harrell and Fujiwara constituting the trio. It is an evening built around that three-player configuration. Close Up's Lower East Side room is designed for focused listening, with its sound system and acoustics bringing the detail of the performance forward.
The available information identifies Âme as a newly formed collective, but gives no further account of the trio's history, hometown or prior collaborations. Nor does it provide biographies for Doxas, Harrell or Fujiwara, descriptions of the group's musical approach, or critical notices. What is clear is the instrumental framework: saxophone, bass and drums, with the musicians presented as equal members of a collective trio. The venue's programming places the date within a jazz-focused setting that brings classic traditions alongside newer work, and this performance is listed as part of that artist-driven calendar.
Close Up offers a focused jazz experience in a sleek, minimalist space on Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the sound system and acoustics bring every note into sharp relief. The venue features a small back room that invites close connection with the performers, creating a setting where music is the main event and distractions are minimal. Shows run six nights a week with multiple sets, encouraging a deep dive into the music rather than a casual night out. A bar serves Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails, complementing the listening experience without overwhelming it. The crowd tends to be attentive, drawn by the artist-driven programming that blends classic jazz traditions with fresh, innovative sounds. This is a place to settle in, listen closely, and savor the evolving jazz scene in a refined yet approachable environment.