Description
Tucked away in the Lower East Side, Closeup Jazz Club is one of NYC’s most intimate new listening rooms. With fewer than 40 seats and a no-talking policy during sets, the venue invites a level of focus and reverence rarely found outside of a recording studio. Its minimalist, modern design—dark walls, soft lighting, and a sleek baby grand—puts the music front and center. The atmosphere is hushed, but never stiff, offering a sense of closeness between audience and performer that lives up to the club’s name. Programming tends to favor acoustic, straight-ahead jazz, often in duo or trio formats, with a strong emphasis on improvisation and musical conversation. For serious listeners who want to feel every nuance, Closeup delivers jazz in its most distilled, human form.
Please visit the club's website for upcoming events.