PETER EVANS - CRAIG TABORN
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
At Close Up, the bill brings together Peter Evans and Craig Taborn for a two-person performance in the venue's Lower East Side listening room. The event is presented simply under their two names, with no additional guests, record-release framing, tribute theme, late-set designation, or other program details supplied. It is a chance to hear this pairing without any announced supporting performers or expanded ensemble attached to the bill.
No biographical background, hometowns, instruments, previous collaborations, recordings, or critical quotations are provided for Peter Evans or Craig Taborn in the available event information. Close Up is a Manhattan venue devoted to jazz programming, with a compact back room, a sound system and acoustics designed for close listening, and an audience drawn to artist-led music that connects established jazz traditions with newer work. Its calendar runs across multiple nights each week, placing this appearance within a regular program of focused performances rather than a one-off festival or large-room presentation. For this night, the essential detail is the meeting of the two billed artists, with the music itself left to define the occasion.
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.