Nightcap Notes: Midnight jazz and Monday mornings

Illustration by Jacey Chen

Welcome to Nightcap Notes — a monthly exploration of hidden gems, old favorites, and headaches to avoid at night in New York City. This week we visit Smalls Jazz Club (183 West 10th St.) and step in for a drink at Marie’s Crisis Cafe (59 Grove St.).

Music Of Our Souls: The way to end Black History Month

Professor Marlon Saunders accompanies his performers on stage, showcasing the harmonic bond they built in preparation for the Music of Our Souls event. Photo by Jordan Fong

To end Black History Month with sentiment and soul, Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School, Marlon Saunders directed a show stopping performance on Feb.…

Jazz legend Charles Lloyd celebrates 85th birthday with standout set at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Charles Lloyd celebrated his 85th birthday with a performance at the Rose Theatre at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Oct 14. Photo by Lawrence Sumulong

Legendary jazz instrumentalist Charles Lloyd celebrated his 85th birthday with back-to-back concerts at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre on Oct. 13 and 14, wowing spectators with a…