Charles McPherson Quintet featuring Terell Stafford
Smoke Jazz Club2751 Broadway, New York 10025
Charles McPherson brings a quintet to Smoke Jazz Club, with Terell Stafford featured on the bill. The engagement is listed for November 8 at the Manhattan club; no other performers are named in the event information. The group will play in Smoke's focused listening room, one of two connected spaces at the club. Its setting includes candlelit tables, red velvet curtains, exposed brick, antique chandeliers, jazz photography, and acoustics intended for close listening.
The available information identifies the act as the Charles McPherson Quintet featuring Terell Stafford, but supplies no biography, hometown, recording history, musical affiliations, or critical quotations for either artist. It also gives no further detail about the quintet's personnel or the night's repertoire. What is established is the billed formation: McPherson leads a quintet, with Stafford presented as the featured artist. Smoke Jazz Club programs legendary artists, contemporary masters, and emerging talents; this date is presented under the quintet's name rather than as a tribute, residency, release event, or guest appearance beyond Stafford's feature.
Smoke Jazz Club offers a refined evening where jazz takes center stage in a space defined by its candlelit tables, plush red velvet curtains, exposed brick walls, and antique chandeliers. The club spans two connected rooms: one designed for focused listening with impeccable acoustics and iconic jazz photography, and a second lounge featuring a historic full-length bar and café seating. Guests can enjoy classic American cuisine during the first set, which begins at 7pm, creating a supper club experience that blends dining with world-class performances. The venue showcases a mix of legendary artists, contemporary masters, and emerging talents, making each night a unique encounter with jazz artistry. The recent expansion has enhanced comfort without losing the close proximity to the stage that defines the club’s appeal.