LUTHER S. ALLISON - Imani Rousselle - Jonathan Muir-Cotton - Kofi Hunter - Domo Branch
Close Up154 Orchard St, New York 10002
On November 8, Luther S. Allison, Imani Rousselle, Jonathan Muir-Cotton, Kofi Hunter and Domo Branch are billed together at Close Up in Manhattan. The bill presents the five musicians as a single evening’s lineup. No individual instrumentation, repertoire, guest appearance, release, tribute, residency or other set concept is specified. The performance takes place in Close Up’s small back room, a space designed for close connection between performers and listeners, with the music kept as the focus.
Close Up is on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and programs shows six nights a week, often with multiple sets. Its artist-driven calendar brings classic jazz traditions alongside newer sounds, and the room’s sound system and acoustics are intended to put each note in sharp relief. The venue also serves Latin American-inspired bites and cocktails, while its audience is described as attentive to the performers. No further background, previous collaborations or critical commentary for Allison, Rousselle, Muir-Cotton, Hunter or Branch is provided with this listing.
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.