TJG Residency Commission '26 Presents Simon Moullier
The Jazz Gallery1160 Broadway, New York 10001
The Jazz Gallery’s 2026 Residency Commission presents Simon Moullier on December 5. The billing identifies Moullier but does not specify the musicians or formation for this performance, so the night stands as a commission presentation rather than a documented quartet or solo set. In the Gallery’s focused listening-room setting, the occasion places new work and collaboration at the foreground of an evening devoted to progressive jazz.
French-born and raised in Nantes, Moullier is a New York-based vibraphonist, composer, arranger and producer. He has built a distinctive, boundary-pushing voice on the vibraphone while working with figures including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Heath, Gerald Clayton, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ben Wendel and the SFJAZZ Collective; his recording credits also include Mark Turner, Kendrick Scott and Miguel Zenón. His honors include DownBeat’s Rising Star Vibraphonist of the Year. DownBeat called him “the unchallenged new star of jazz vibraphone,” describing his playing as “out of this world.” Jazzwise heard “yearning, wistful themes” in Isla, while PopMatters praised the “exceptionally strong and original” interplay on Ceiba.
The Jazz Gallery offers a focused listening room experience on the fifth floor of a Midtown office building, where the audience gathers to hear progressive jazz performed by emerging and established artists. The space is designed to highlight the music without distractions: seating is arranged to bring listeners close to the performers, fostering a direct connection with the sound. There is no food service, but a bar is available, and ticket prices are modest, encouraging accessibility. Shows typically run from 7 to 11 pm on select nights, featuring multiple sets that invite deep engagement rather than casual socializing. The venue’s commitment to artistic growth is evident in its support for new compositions and collaborations, making an evening here a chance to witness jazz as a living, evolving art form in a setting that respects both the musicians and the audience.