The Jazz Gallery

It's no exaggeration to say that the NYC music scene would be a different animal if not for the presence of the Jazz Gallery over the past two decades. I've seen it grow from a small venue to a central hub for the creative music scene. The programming combines legends of the music such as Henry Threadgill and Kenny Barron with mid career artists trying out new projects and most importantly, young artists who are just finding their way. The relatively new and expanded space has increased the options for performers and comfortability for audience members. There is no other place like it - an essential stop on anyone's visit to NYC to see creative music.

The Jazz Gallery has become like a second home for us, and the amazing staff and board members are practically family! The adventurous programming, the passion of everyone involved both on- and off-stage, the quality of the music and the experience...it all gives us hope for the future of music and of NYC. Thank you, Jazz Gallery!

Many jazz institutions speak of community and the family aspect of the music scene, and their dedication to it. No other comes close, in my estimation, to what The Jazz Gallery is able to achieve so consistently and so effectively. Not just in its programming -- which clearly prioritizes emerging and emergent talent, in many cases overlooked by other venues — but also in the variety of non-performance activities and projects TJG produces on a regular basis, from the musicians-as-DJ series, the awards events, an Xmas party that drew an amazing cross-generational, cross-genre swath of musicians and jazz-world professionals, and fans. One can only wonder when Rio and her staff find time to take care of personal needs -- even sleep! I am continuously amazed by what TJG achieves, and how, when people walk in there, a VERY different vibe takes over and a feeling of welcome, acceptance and camaraderie takes over. It translates into the music as well of course -- recent performances by groups led by the likes of Patricia Brennan, Dezron Douglas and Harish Raghavan were all stellar examples of TJG effect, how this one institution inspires performances that in quality and musical prowess are worthy of bigger stages and festivals. But I'm glad I caught them at TJG -- the intimacy being part of the magic as well. Thanks to Rio and her staff, NYC maintains its role as a home for jazz and its future.

Best curation of creative music in the city! This place is a home for us artists. It supports musicians at different points in their careers and keeps a beautiful and diverse scene of music alive.

An incredible arts space that fosters true musical development in NYC. An absolutely lovely staff that is a complete joy to work with. The organization as a whole is an amazing display of teamwork, kindness, and dedication to presenting amazing music. Top shelf on every level - I would leave 10 stars if I could! - Alexander Claffy, Bassist and Bandleader

The Jazz Gallery is an incredible venue! The programming is always excellent and offers a lot of variety. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. This venue is also integral to the community of musicians. The Jazz Gallery has supported and helped push forward the paths of so many musicians. I highly recommend this venue and as a member of the professional community, I’m also thankful for its continued positive impact on the community.

The Jazz Gallery is a truly inspiring venue that has nurtured countless incredible artists and captivated art lovers over the years. It stands as a safe, welcoming, and encouraging space where creativity flourishes. This amazing place continues to be a cornerstone for the art community, fostering growth and connection for so many.

I go hear a lot of jazz in NYC, & there's no place like The Jazz Gallery. An intimate space with great sound, a fantastic vibe, the loveliest staff on earth, and amazing, progressive music by big names & up and coming stars 4 nights a week. And talk about diversity of talent, genre, and women in jazz! The place is my home away from home, a little piece of heaven in the middle of Manhattan. If you like jazz, you owe it to yourself to visit. And support the music, (and save yourself some money) by becoming a member!

New York City is jazz central, and The Jazz Gallery is the home away from home for NYC's finest musicians. It's been nurturing young talent for almost thirty years and as these great musicians find themselves in front of bigger worldwide audiences, they still come back to the Jazz Gallery. It's where audiences want to hear what is new, new players, new compositions, new combinations. Its ability to discover the best emerging artists is proven constantly when one later sees them playing in the most prestigious venues in New York and around the world. There really is nothing like it, and mentioning The Jazz Gallery to a NYC jazz luminary will always make her or him smile. And there is no jazz venue *anywhere* (prove me wrong!) that supports women artists the way The Jazz Gallery does.

The Jazz Gallery is much more than a club. It's a place that builds community. Not only do they support well-known artists, they also support artist at the beginning of their career through concerts, grants, and residencies. There is no other organization like them.
Angelica Sanchez, musician

The Jazz Gallery not only presents some of the best musicians in town but they foster their artistry and growth. Hands down, the only jazz organization I would ever partner with as a professional and my #1 pick for a destination when I'm looking to listen to music.

Absolutely top notch venue in NYC. At the forefront of presenting the very best in Jazz and doing an unparalleled job of encouraging and fostering the careers of younger generations. An invaluable place that strongly benefits the NYC artistic ecosystem.

The Jazz Gallery is a lighthouse for all of us artists in the city. Nyc wouldn't be the same without it!

The Jazz Gallery has been a wonderful hub for this community. I am grateful for each opportunity and experience I’ve had there. It’s existence is essential. May it continue to thrive and expand!

I'm so grateful for The Jazz Gallery!
An amazing place that educates, gives opportunities, and provides amazing music to the community.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the most special places in the world. Either if you are a tourist or a local, TJG is definitely a must go whenever you have a chance. The artists the perform there are A list thanks to its magnificent artistic director, who has a perfect eye for raw talent and artistry. My favorite venue in the world

One of Most important venues in New york City A true treasure for the jazz community and aficionado. The Jazz Gallery is an experience that will leave you spellbound and longing for more

The Jazz Gallery has been such an important place for young musicians to grow and develop over the last couple of generations, and continues to give important opportunities to young, deserving artists. There is no place in New York that is more valuable to the future of improvised music than the Jazz Gallery!

The Jazz Gallery is another home to me - I love it

The Jazz Gallery has been the creative home for generations of musicians in NYC providing a place for nurturing talent and community. They create life changing opportunities for younger musicians that uplift and help develop their careers, making them able to interact and learn from established older musicians while connecting with an enthusiast and faithful audience. It would be fair to say that The Jazz Gallery is the core of NYC jazz and creative music scene.

The Jazz Gallery is a very important Organization for young musicians.
It has been a place where I have been able to explore , try new musical ideas and I will always be thankful to Rio and all the members for the support to the jazz community!
Melissa Aldana

I feel The Jazz Gallery easily represents THE reference venue for every musician in the improvised and creative music scene both in New York and in the world. It personally became my second home since I moved to New York because of its very welcoming vibe and of course for its top quality calendar which hosts not only established musicians but also some of the most interesting upcoming artists in the globe. I really appreciate the fact that Rio and everybody in the crew at The Jazz Gallery always strive to support new music - what's new and leans towards the future of our art-form - so it's the perfect place to go to discover what the future sounds like.

As someone who has been both an audience member and an artist in this extraordinary venue, I can state with certainty that it is an indispensable institution in New York City's cultural life. The Jazz Gallery is a unique organization that offers special resources and performing opportunities to both established and promising new artists to further develop their work.
Pedro Giraudo

A New York cultural institution, The Jazz Gallery is where you go to hear the most exciting, vibrant NY jazz scene. Under the guidance of the brilliant Rio Sakaria, this is where the cats hang and play. And true to its name, it's a gallery as well, with varying exhibits about and from jazz artists. A great place with a community of first rate musicians and a loving and embracing atmosphere.

The Jazz Gallery is a highlight of the contemporary music/ jazz scene. A small club like atmosphere that isn't full of distractions of having a food or beverage service. The non profit is always booking exciting artist for the main purpose of exposing an audience of challenging work at an extremely affordable cost for the discernable listener.

During the ongoing COVID crisis they were one of the first venues to come up with several new streaming options that they were exploring way before lock downs began, but that experience gave them a head start on to what has become the current "normal" for professional musicians to continue to reach an audience.

An informed and passionate staff encourages all comers to share and embrace all aspects of today's music. The Jazz Gallery will continue to be one of the top go to venues for my musical needs!

The Jazz Gallery is an iconic performance space in New York City whose visionary artistic director Rio Sakairi has presented a variety of up and coming and legendary artists over the past 20 years. I frequent ALL the great jazz clubs in New York City, but this warm atmosphere may be the best place of all to hear "live" jazz.

My favorite jazz club in the city! The Jazz Gallery does an amazing job of finding emerging artists and giving them a forum to grow and develop, not only through performances but through mentorship programs. So many wonderful musicians have grown up through the Jazz Gallery and often come back to perform. Every show is thoughtfully chosen and you will almost certainly never go wrong spending an evening here. No frills, just great music!

The Jazz Gallery chooses music over money. This is only possible because the organization understands its distinctive role, a special calling. The venue is home to many musicians, empowering us to express our true selves. The respect and trust that the Jazz Gallery gives to artists allow us to enrich the jazz scene with our diverse and unique voices. The philosophy continues to provide opportunities to up-and-coming talents based on potential, and I am forever grateful that my 17 piece orchestra and I were able to experience this generosity.

The Jazz Gallery is an essential part of the New York City Jazz ecosystem. It's a truly forward-looking institution that has an uncanny ability to spot new talent. NYC would be much poorer without it.

The Jazz Gallery is a beautiful venue that supports musicians of all ages. It was my first serious show as a bandleader in New York City. I'm thankful for all that this venue has to offer to live music and the careers of young musicians and more.

This venue is more than a stage where music happens and art hangs on the walls, it is a nurturing home for exploration in sound and culture. It is an indispensable landmark for New York.

The Jazz Gallery is a rarity. I can’t think of another venue that has done more to provide space, resources, and mentorship on a regular basis to emerging artists, while still maintaining an extraordinarily high level of compelling performances.

If I have to describe the Jazz Gallery in a couple of keywords, then here they are: home, family, sharing is caring, freedom to express and support.
Yes, this place definitely captures all of those keywords.
In the beginning, I went to hear performances that ranged from emerging artists until well-established artist concerts. Then later on my dream of playing there became a reality, I was the happiest person on the whole planet. In fact, that was my first biggest concert in NYC, such a memorable experience.
I think the uniqueness of the Jazz Gallery is that they are helping the music to grow, they are focusing more on the artistry and how to help the artist spread their message. It's a place where all of the little ideas or craziest ideas can be explored. :) As an artist, it is very fulfilling if someone else believes in you and the music you do! I have no doubt that every single artist who walks into this space feels so much love and support and is looking forward to their musical return.
I am wishing The Jazz Gallery success and keep on bringing the beautiful artists every single week to our hearts and ears!
Arta Jēkabsone

The Jazz Gallery plays a fundamental role in the New York creative music scene. Its role expands well beyond the realm of presenting performances by some of the best musicians and artists in the world to encompass a host of just as important activities, including outreach, mentoring series, partnership, internship, networking with other venues in the 5 boroughs end beyond and more.
It fosters a vast musical community by being actively engaged in its very fabric, and as such, assumes a function which makes it an essential for us, the musicians and audience alike.
The Jazz Gallery's contribution is invaluable and fills a gap sorely needed in today's creative scene.

The Jazz Gallery is such an important and unique part of the NYC jazz community, and jazz itself. Many of the current leading forces and innovators of this music were given opportunities early on to cultivate their artistic visions here, and The Jazz Gallery continues to support and showcase the best of this music, in seasoned professionals or up and coming artists.

My experiences here were nothing but influential, productive, and unique. The Jazz Gallery is a space where musicians can flourish and make music without preconceived notions, judgement, and expectations. It truly is an organic and rich environment for anyone that walks in.

The Jazz Gallery is instrumental in legitimizing and developing the careers (and musical maturation) of young creative musicians from all over the world. It is an honor to land a performance opportunity here, yet the booking is constantly bold, creative and prescient. There are many thousands of people who are grateful to The Jazz Gallery both directly and indirectly for being such a crucial presence in the world of 21st century Jazz and Improvised music.

The Jazz Gallery is a marvelous resource for modern jazz ~ we have had relaxed live music experiences here on our yearly trips to New York City. One of the founders, trumpet phenom Roy Hargrove, who died recently, was instrumental in establishing a culture of jazz generosity, which I feel is essential to continue in his name. An excellent nonprofit that deserves your support!

The Jazz Gallery has shaped my artistic perspective in many since I have moved to New York City 3 years ago. This is not only the performance venue but it is a venue where the idea is shared and being inspired by the musician in the scene. I have witnessed so many artists who are now established well around the world started to experiment and share their idea here. I can say with confidence that The Jazz Gallery stand out among other jazz performance venue and the club as an important driver of the jazz music around the world.

Been coming to the Jazz Gallery regularly for years now. The music and artwork being showcased is always of a high quality and has clearly been selected with great care. The staff is welcoming and helpful and the overall atmosphere is exactly what one desires in an important music venue like the Gallery. It has become my second home.

The Jazz Gallery works tirelessly to successfully present numerous concerts each year of New York City's most promising rising jazz stars. Their team is highly professional, and they want everything to be at its best.

Jazz Gallery is The most valuable Jazz venue in New York City. If you are a Jazz musician in NYC, your debut concert should be made at the Jazz Gallery. Then you are considered to be a real NY artist. From Emerging artist to well accomplished musician, this is everyone's favorite venue. I am honored to have chance to be on the stage and have my CD release concert. This place should remain as a symbol of NY Jazz scene.

The Jazz Gallery is home to some of the most forward-thinking musicians in New York. It's a place where music can be premiered with those of the highest caliber, with adequate artistic, emotional, and financial support. It's not only about the music, as the space is usually adorned with photos or pieces from a visual artist, which completes the energy of the space just perfectly.

Rio and the staff at the Gallery are always warmly welcoming the next generation of musicians, treating everyone with respect and giving them positive energy. This comes down to allowing musicians to use the space for rehearsals, early sound checks, and simply as a place to come and hang.

For the listeners, it's always about the music and artistic vision. There are never any set of guidelines for what your music needs to be, it just needs to reflect you as an artist. This kind of love is difficult to find in a place like New York, but the Jazz Gallery does just that.

As a musician, music fan and native New Yorker, I can confidently say that The Jazz Gallery is THE best space in NYC for live music. It is the one space in the city that grants artists the complete creative freedom they need to push the music forward. The curating is spectacular and the talent always exceeds expectations. It is one of the few venues that offers extremely high quality music night after night and never disappoints.

The Jazz Gallery is a wonderful listening space which has been supporting jazz and creative music in New York City for many years. In addition to programming great music of a wide stylistic range, they also commission many artists for the creation of new works. As both a listener and as a performer, I believe the Jazz Gallery is invaluable to the growth and livelihood of the music community in NYC.

The Jazz Gallery has been supporting some of my favorite artists for the last couple of decades by presenting their music, being a home for the to experiment in, and by encouraging them to write new music and ingage in new creative collaborations. It's an essential part of the young NY jazz scene, and ran by people who really care about the music!

The Jazz Gallery has nurtured generations of creative musicians, in a scene where support for upcoming artists is very rare and commercial interests are the priority. The "jazz" landscape in NY would not be the same without them. They are a hub for creativity and positiveness.

An essential incubator for the youngest generation of creative jazz musicians in NYC, The Jazz Gallery has a track record of providing critical assistance to an underserved community. They deserve special thanks for advancing the artistry and careers of some of the most important and trailblazing jazz musicians in the United States today. They deserve your support; please consider contributing to a small, community focused organization building great things from the ground floor up!

Consistently great music, and a breeding ground for musicians to create, collaborate and present their work to audiences who love music. A real community and treasure in NYC.

The jazz gallery was always known to be one of the top jazz clubs in NY.The music is always greattttttt.

The Jazz Gallery is an essential music venue and cultural center in NYC. Both emerging and established international artists have found a home in which they can nurture their craft and creativity, thanks to The Jazz Gallery's adventurous programming and eagerness to support new music . Having had access to this space has enabled me to develop projects and introduce my work to new audiences. The first concert I played after moving to NY was at their original location at 290 Hudson St., and I am grateful for having them open their doors to my music and vision, without ever questioning or having me compromise my artistic and esthetic choices. I look forward to more art being developed at this oasis for creativity in NY.

The Jazz Gallery is a great club. It's an essential part of the New York City creative music scene. The Gallery will take chances an program young artists while also keeping veteran artists visible - it offers a great variety of quality shows. Overall a wonderful place, focused on musical creativity. Comfortable and simple, the environment here is entirely dedicated to music (no loud waiters or people talking during performances here).

The Jazz Gallery is an essential jazz venue in NYC. They are always on the lookout for cutting-edge music and have introduced many young, emerging musicians to the world. The Jazz Gallery team is so supportive and friendly; this venue has a special atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at "home". Not only as a musician but also as an audience member, I greatly admire what they have been doing and I think this venue will continue to be a symbol of the bright future of New York's jazz scene.

As a young creative musician, I regard the Jazz Gallery as one of the most important cultural entities in New York. Not only does it allow audiences to access the most truthful and innovative musicians, it also nurtures these musician's creations and reinforces the bonds within the musical community. It's a place where artists and audiences are treated with utmost respect, and the jazz scene in New York simply wouldn't be what it is without it.

The Jazz Gallery is a great venue which truly supports new music and provides a great platform for music of the highest quality without pigeonholing.
I have always felt welcome and appreciated, even when I first moved to NYC and was not established here.

The Jazz Gallery team is fantastic and everyone works tirelessly to make this one of my favorite venues in town - it's a place run by people with a deep belief in music and its essentiality in life.

The Jazz Gallery has become like a second home for me. They were one of the first venues in Manhattan to invite me to perform my music at the very beginning of my career in New York.

Over the years, they have included me in their incredible family of world class musicians, and in 2015, The Jazz Gallery commissioned me to write an hour of new music that I never would have written without their support and belief in my abilities. They provided the means, the deadline, audience members, promotional support, and the stage, sound, and lights for me to create and realize a new expression of my artistry. What a gift!!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the few remaining organizations in New York that truly supports the creation of NEW music. As a believer in the importance of artists nurturing a constantly evolving artistry, having support from a place like the Jazz Gallery is essential to the evolution of music.

The Jazz Gallery has established itself as one of New York's best venues for live music, and a runway for the new generation of musicians.
The Jazz Gallery has a vision of allowing new music to bloom, giving the opportunity to musicians to pursue their craft and helping them in a countless ways.
For the listeners, coming to the Jazz Gallery is always a great experience. A beautiful listening room with deep respect to the music gives the platform for experiencing something unique and deep every night.
As a performing musician, the experience is as strong.
I strongly encourage people to support this great venue.

Highly Recommended to Lovers of Music. You will always have an important, memorable experience at The Jazz Gallery.

I've been seeing live music - and occasionally making it - at The Jazz Gallery since 2004 or so, when I saw Avishai Cohen's big band play there. Various, unforgettable concerts have followed the aforementioned, including nights of commissioned music by Jason Lindner, Mark Guiliana, and Chris Morrissey.

Those musical experiences truly influenced and inspired my own artistic journey; without them I wouldn't have ended up composing and presenting my own recent night of original music there. 'Jeff Taylor's Musterion' is a small body of songs composed specifically for a one-night-only event: Sept 10, 2015 at The Jazz Gallery. It was a true joy and an honor to make a statement on that stage!

Guests / audience members visiting The Jazz Gallery - and I'd add that the new Broadway venue rivals the vibe of the old Varick Street one - can expect great sound, friendly staff, a discerning booking department (the season's program always promises great artists, from start to finish), as well as a place where one can actually LISTEN to music.

The venue is set up for focused intake of what's happening on stage. In this manner, The Jazz Gallery is a place where the audience member is really just as big a part of the event as the artist performing. For when an audience of well-listened, eager-eared, respectful individuals takes their place before a performer and their band, there is a silent communication that happens between onlooker and artist, a certain kind of magic which can't always be realized in more raucous environs.

I cannot say enough about The Jazz Gallery. As a musician I'm grateful for the 2nd home TJG provides for composers. Moreover, there is no better place to go for new, exciting music from the finest musicians in NYC's legendary roots music community.

With Love,
Jeff Taylor

It is hard to put into a paragraph how essential and important The Jazz Gallery is to New York city. Not only does the venue serve as a temple of knowledge to both the upcoming and established musicians, The Jazz Gallery also offers the most interesting concerts in jazz and contemporary music. It is obvious their musical/ artistic vision is one step ahead. The Jazz Gallery has served such an important role in capturing and supporting both the established and upcoming artists. The acoustics are amazing and the staff is educated and very passionate about jazz and music in general. All of this and not to mention their initiative to not only participate as a venue but to also always find a way to build interesting bridges between artist and listener.

The Jazz Gallery is an extremely important venue for young emerging artist on the NYC jazz scene. They have provided a performance space for 20 years where musicians can create and develop there craft. Not only have they been responsible for giving a start to many world renown musicians and artist, they are a key component to the evolution of this music and keeping it alive. There strong since of community and helping one another makes no other venue like this. I'm happy to call The Jazz Gallery family. Please support this venue not just for NYC but for the world.

I've been to The Jazz Gallery as both a performer and an audience member and I can say with confidence that this is one of the best venues in NYC. The staff and management are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is one always primed for high quality music. It's no wonder that the Jazz Gallery always features the most in demand professionals from a wide array of musical backgrounds. I would recommend the gallery to anyone looking to see fantastic music in a comfortable and intimate setting.

The Jazz Gallery has, for almost 20 years, provided a world class performance venue for cutting edge jazz in a city known for such music but, ironically, painfully lacking in venues of this kind. Through it's commissioning of new music, community building, and general support of jazz, the Jazz Gallery leads by example in the jazz capitol of the world.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the most prestigious institutions that is committed to promoting young talent as well as established musicians .
Through its Residency / Commission Series I had the opportunity to write a Suite based on the music that surrounded me in my childhood in a poor neighborhood in my hometown, Santiago de Cuba.
The music was written during a one-week residency and was released on a two-night premiere for a wonderful audience thanks to the promotional work done by members of the staff.
I am eternally grateful for this wonderful opportunity and the effort made by each of the staff members.
This organization is key to the development of jazz and the growth of young artists, a laboratory of ideas, a fundamental space for artists as well as a global beacon for the global jazz community .

The Jazz Gallery is one of NYC's most vital creative components. For many years the institution has been instrumental in putting on some of the most forward thinking and innovative music. Besides being a world-class venue, it is a hub for creativity and fosters a community by means of residency commissions, mentoring programs, clinics and much more. I've benefitted greatly from all that the Jazz Gallery offers and hope to do so for years to come.

The Jazz Gallery is a special organization. Not only have I been inspired by the many concerts I've attended over the past seven years, I've had the opportunity to develop and to present my music in this amazingly welcoming venue, which has nourished my career as a performer and composer in many ways. Most recently, I was very fortunate to be selected to participate in the Jazz Gallery Residency/Commission Series for 2014. During the month of April, the Jazz Gallery was my workshop where I composed and rehearsed the music for my project entitled, Capturing Sunlight, a musical tribute to one of my great mentors, world-renowned visual artist, Preston Jackson. This project also features a short documentary, which was created by Diana Quinones Rivera, and lyrics created by Brianna Thomas. We presented this work in May at the Jazz Gallery to a wonderfully receptive audience. I am so happy with how this piece came together and will forever be grateful to everyone at the Jazz Gallery for providing me with the opportunity to create this work. So much can be accomplished if we are willing to work hard and if we are provided an opportunity. The Jazz Gallery is providing many opportunities to many up-and-coming artists, as well as presenting the music of some of the greatest performers and composers in the world. This organization is vital to the development of our immediate arts community here in NYC, as well as having a great impact on contemporary improvisational music around the world.

Thanks,
Greg Ward

The Jazz Gallery is home to some of the most creative and forward thinking music in NYC. It is an incredible home for emerging artists and is vital to the jazz and instrumental scene within this community.

The Jazz Gallery is an essential organization for the NYC jazz scene and a standard bearer for the world to look to when it comes to showcasing innovation and progress in composition, improvisation, and performance from the artists they present.

They provide an invaluable service through presenting artists both new and established in an environment that fosters creativity and integrity.

As a first time bandleader, The Jazz Gallery walked me through all the necessary steps to get the most out of my performance both from a musical and professional standpoint. Their guidance and help were invaluable in making my performance a success and helped my project gain greater visibility.

Thank you!

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The Jazz Gallery is a beautiful space and an essential part of the New York jazz scene. It highlights some of the most innovative musicians in the community and supports the creation of new music.

Many thanks to the Jazz Gallery for the world class performing they provide and talent they foster. Here's to many more years to come!

There's probably not a place in the world like The Jazz Gallery. It not only has some of the most cutting-edge programming of any music venue in NYC, but it also puts the spotlight on young, rising artists. They first gave me an opportunity to perform there when I was 16, and the warmth, the enshrined history, and the love of the people working and running The Jazz Gallery make it, to this day, my favorite place to play. Every show I've seen there, I feel in awe of what I'm seeing and listening to, and so happy to see all the audience members relishing in this great and meaningful art. Thank you so much for what you do, it's truly amazing.

Jazz Gallery is home to many veterans as well as up-and-comers in the jazz world. To me it exemplifies music for music's sake! It is innovative in its programming. Jazz Gallery is vital to have a place where musicians can experiment and feel free to do so. I feel grateful that I am amongst the community of listeners and appreciators of the music. I personally recommend Jazz Gallery as a venue to anyone who wants to hear the same quality music as a Village Vanguard or Blue Note, but who doesn't want to spend $60/ set. Jazz Gallery is affordable and the experience of hearing such great music in an intimate space should be a destination for anybody who loves jazz!

The Jazz Gallery is a innovative place for young and established jazz musicians in NYC and around the globe. I heard some of the most forth-thinking music there, some of the most beautiful and sensitive music and some of the most exciting music there...I LOVE THE JAZZ GALLERY!

My performance at The Jazz Gallery (with Jonny King, Larry Grenadier and Tony Reedus) in the late 1990s is one of my most treasured memories. The atmosphere was convivial, the audience supportive and the staff most professional. The presence of the old Bradley's piano made the night extra special.

Since then the organization has grown in size and prestige, developing new programs and encouraging the creation of new music. Rio Sakairi does a great job with the programming.

I look forward to visiting the new venue on my next trip to NYC.

The Jazz Gallery is an amazing organization, presenting performances and support for so many musicians, not just in NYC but around the world. May it continue to thrive forever.

The Jazz Gallery is an exemplary institution. It presents and supports innovative jazz artists. Jazz, by its nature, is an evolving medium and requires venues with innovative programming to keep it on the cutting edge. I The Jazz Gallery charges reasonable prices. I try to see shows there when ever I am in New York. My experiences have always been positive. It is also well regarded by jazz musicians and you often see them in the audience.

The Jazz Gallery is the most unique music venue in New York City. Musicians love the venue because they are allowed the freedom of playing original compositions. The listening experience for the audience is wonderful as well. The organization deserves as much support as possible. Dr Alan Beckles

I love Jazz Gallery! When I played there it was something special! I really looking forward playing there again!

The Jazz Gallery has been home to me since i moved to the city four years ago. It's a venue that I feel fortunate to call "home" and their fostering of young talent is truly remarkable. Music is number one at the Gallery and I've learned so much from peers, elders, and mentors by hearing them at countless shows there. It is one of the most important places for music and the development of artists/groups not only in New York City, but in the world!

Like many that have posted, I only have the most positive things to say about the Jazz Gallery. So many in fact that it's difficult to choose, and even more difficult to not be utterly repetitive. I guess what always leaps out at me is the absolute consistency of excellence in their programming. When scrolling through their future and former shows there's an incessant internal "Wow, I want to see that!" that chimes without end. There's no other club in the city that offers that kind of attention to the scene and with such an accurate and thoughtful barometer. But what makes that extra special, is that the club manages to maintain its reputation as having the best shows nightly, while offering chances to a slew of young and upcoming artists that might not get the opportunity to showcase their talent and vision. It cannot be overstated how essential this is to the community, and the JG pulls it off with grace and a ludicrous success rate. Having both played there and sat innumerable times in the audience, I couldn't recommend this organization enough, or speak an higher to it's impact in the community.

I am still pretty new to the New York Jazz scene but the Jazz Gallery is the single most important venue/community in my life. I think this statement would ring true to many of some of the most respected jazz musicians today, both upcoming and established. This is New York, so to hear amazing music by amazing musicians is really nothing special by itself but the Gallery is something more, much more. It is a place that allows growth. Where musicians can feel free of pressure and really push themselves. I will never forget the night Walter Smith played at the gallery. It was like a scene out of a jazz history film. Everyone was there, I mean everyone. The energy from the audience alone was so crushing. This is something that you do not find every where. Musicians as well as fans are drawn to the Gallery because of the love and support that resides there. Another special night for me was the night I lead my band at the Jazz Gallery. Stepping on the stage that I watched so many amazing players play was something that touched me down to my very core. I was literally stepping into the history of that stage and all the music that had every been played and would be played was there with me. I can never repay the Gallery for what they have given me. All the music, friendships and the opportunity to play are all priceless. All I can give them is my thanks and praise. The Jazz Gallery is a shinning example of how to support the arts. It takes more than money or even a space. You have to be behind it 100%. Slow nights, long nights, difficult players and bad weather. If you stand for the music it will stand for you.So I am standing firmly behind the Jazz Gallery and I am most certainly not alone.

The Jazz Gallery is THE most important place for the development of jazz music in New York City. Virtually all of the major movements and innovations in jazz over the past decade were initiated at the Jazz Gallery. It has long had a reputation as an incubator of the finest talent, where musicians are encouraged to develop their craft, which by definition shapes the development of the wider art form in a profound and lasting way. The Jazz Gallery is directly responsible for shaping the NYC and therefore the global jazz music scene. Personally speaking, it has provided me with countless opportunities to perform and try out new ideas and new music. I have benefitted immensely from all of the opportunities the Jazz Gallery has provided me, and it has been an integral part of my development as an artist. I know that countless other musicians feel the same way. Simply the best and most important organization that exists for jazz music today, anywhere.

Experiencing live Jazz Music is one of the most powerful ways to change peoples awareness of what life could be in a better world (waiting just around the corner) and The Jazz Gallery is great example of that...there task is fundamental and the way they do it is beyond perfect, really inspiring space, the spirit and the music will open the door to a better world, support for this is a great investment.

Jazz in NYC does not exist without the Jazz Gallery! it's that simple!

There is nowhere else in New York City that does what The Jazz Gallery does. No other venue is as thoughtfully curated and offers as many services to its musical family and its music loving patrons. As a musician relatively new to the city and the jazz community, The Jazz Gallery's support of my music and my career has been invaluable. Going way beyond offering my band a place to play, they have opened their doors in off hours for rehearsals and have even offered critical advice and co-writen grant proposals with me. They are one-of-a-kind, and a necessity to New York's music community.

This is an extraordinary venue in which both traditional and experimental jazz can be heard. It really is a laboratory for the art form. It's intimate, exciting, and utterly vital to New York's cultural life.

I became a volunteer at The Jazz Gallery after four years of frequent attending of events. The music and events I saw at The Jazz Gallery completely changed my life. My ideas on creative music changed and I discovered many new artists that went on to have big impacts on my musical career. Getting the change to volunteer at The Jazz Gallery and help with these events was a truly special opportunity that i feel lucky to have had.

I have had the pleasure to perform and see shows at the Jazz Gallery on many occasions. The Gallery has had a powerfully positive impact on the artistic community of NYC by supporting innovative artists and allowing them professional opportunities to develop and share their ideas.

Jazz Gallery is one of my favorite places to go in NYC!

It's an oft-repeated trope that you can tell the best ethnic restaurants by the make-up of their clientele. Walk into a Chinese restaurant on Canal St. and see tables full of the coach-bus-to-Broadway crowd, and you can safely turn around and walk out. Hop to the place next-door and do a double-take to make sure you're not in Fujian province, and you've probably hit the jackpot.

I've always thought of the Jazz Gallery as the music's New York hole-in-the-wall for people-in-the-know. It's the club in which I see the most musicians in the audience and the club that's most single-mindedly dedicated to the music. They're non-profit; they don't have a liquor license (and discontinued long ago their offering of a suggested-donation jug of wine); and they won't charge you for a second set if they don't have to. Artists who headline at Lincoln Center come to the Gallery to work through their ideas, to push farther and deeper, to experiment. I remember hearing Lee Konitz kill at the Gallery. I paid $10. Just before he became mega-star, I heard Jason Moran play a duo show with Rudresh Mahanthappa. You could catch Jason at the Vanguard and the show would be polished. Or you could hear him at the Gallery and it would be riskier, weirder, and—quite possibly—greater. The city has other great jazz venues, but the Jazz Gallery has always felt just a little more vital.

The Jazz Gallery is a wonderful venue fostering creative music of highest quality and visual arts. I have seen many great shows there.

As the musician I have had the opportunity to present me in in Jazz Gallery. The personnel offers clear information about the programmatic and logistic aspects of the contracting. The space promotes an open, diverse cultural dynamics to all the musical styles with great level.
As the guitarist, arranger, singer and composer of the duet Gema and Pavel I have had the opportunity to promote the concept of the Afro-Cuban music in NY through my presentations in the Jazz Gallery. They provided a cultural scene without parallels in that city. Is a supportive, welcoming, and comfortable environment with the professionals of the music and its followers.

Of course living in New York, it's easy to get spoiled by all the great clubs and music venues. That said, Jazz Gallery stands out as an unique atmosphere, where the jazz lover can enjoy world class musicians, in an intimate setting, in which artists are invited to explore and experiment beyond what they might be able to do in other venues...
Because the Jazz Gallery survives not solely on ticket sales, the space is able to and has become famous for providing fertile ground in which new projects, concepts, and modes of expression within the jazz idiom can take root and be shared.

I'm proud to have performed on the stage, and am always fulfilled and delighted when I have the privilege of attending one of their always outstanding concerts. Certainly unique in it's field, (in fact in the U.S. there are VERY few venues operating at such a successful and publicly accesibe level)

The Jazz Gallery deserves 10 stars in my opinion

Great place to hear jazz in NY. I love the spirit of the organization, and I hope the flourish.

Over my years involved with the music culture of New York, I have always found my experiences at The Jazz Gallery to be that week's highlight every visit. The staff is warm and knowledgeable, plus they book a myriad performers, presenting both well known and little known with the same enthusiasm. Musicians like Taylor Ho Bynum, Steve Lehman or Tony Malaby, are a few examples of artists who have developed and widened the listener's aural palette through The Jazz Gallery.
The facility itself has seating for each performance and is clean with bathrooms and free water. It is a location to nurture music appreciation, not sell drinks and food or for "hanging out". I greatly appreciate The Jazz Gallery for its devotion to the arts.

The jazz gallery is the best jazz venue in NYC, consistently allowing young jazz artist to emerge and express there hearts, mind and soul. There is a strong sense unity, and the staff is warm hearted and dedicated
letting musicians be themselves ....

feels like you've snuck in on a great jam session.

I had been meaning to go to the Jazz Gallery. I knew many of the folks who worked hard to ensure its success, and I love jazz. Actually, I'm obsessed with jazz. Anyway, I went on Valentine's Day this year and got to see just how fabulous the Jazz Gallery is. The space is compact, but has everything you need to experience live music properly. The set I saw was outstanding! I want to get more involved in the Jazz Gallery. I definitely want to see more performances there. I can't think of a venue I have been to in the last year that I enjoyed more. And I am a big fan of live music. So, kudos to the Jazz Gallery! I can't wait to go back!

The Gallery is one the few venues that are really all about the music.
Their integrity & commitment is very much needed and very much appreciated. Thank you!

The Jazz Gallery has always been a pillar in the NYC landscape for improvising musicians. I say that because I find their programing to be diverse but what is common throughout is the artists ability to weave their melodic inventions spontaneously before an attentive audience. In this day where funding is sparse and many venues are closing/have closed and while others are trying to find the sure thing weather it be an artist/a group of artists or style the Jazz Gallery has kept it's doors open to the up and coming, the off the beaten path and those that are cross breading genres.

The Jazz Gallery is a national treasure--the music that it presents, so purely, intelligently and affordably, is always cutting edge, fresh, exciting and suggesting new directions for music. The Jazz Gallery has created a vibrant community here in the city and that community extends to listeners and artist around the globe: something very special is happening here! In addition, my students at New York University regularly met there for several years to study jazz, world music, and the arts related to jazz. The Gallery staff and musicians made them feel welcome, creating new audiences as a result. My students have connected with artists and jazz fans from around the globe, and in their studies overseas, reconnected with them, approaching global cultures with fresh insights and understanding that they could not have gotten without the laboratory that the Jazz Gallery provided for them.
I should add that as a photographer of music, I first got to know the Jazz Gallery when I entered a contest they sponsored on art related to jazz. I was fortunate to have exhibited there several times subsequently, so I am in a good position to attest to how thoughtfully and successfully they have curated their exhibits, as well as their music programs. There is literally nothing like this particular non-profit institution: its approach is unusually intelligent, passionate, creative and communal. It is an irreplaceable educating force, support and shaper of America's richest musical contribution to the world. I think both the music and art world would be poorer without The Jazz Gallery.

The Jazz Gallery has grown into a truly prominent an important role in the creative music scene in NY. They have maintained their mission to support and feature young and upcoming artists that they believe in regardless of their potential ticket sales or media response. The Jazz Gallery board and staff have genuine experience and knowledge in their field and have worked hard to create an open and creative environment for New York's hard working and talented Jazz musicians. They always treat the musicians with respect.

The Gallery has become a laboratory over the last decade, nurturing new ideas and offering a forum for their implementation. Improvised music is one of the most fascinating arts around, and the process of presenting jazz in a non commercial manner has given the Gallery a unique persona. Plus, the sense of community the space has created has widened the pool of participants. There are a number of aesthetic slants at play during their annual calendar, and brings together a disparate cross section of artistic sensibilities.

The Jazz Gallery has been a great venue that has supported the present and future of jazz music for years. As a jazz musician that got my first opportunity as a leader in this venue, I will be the first to say that it is extremely important to the future of jazz music, as most venues in NY are not very open to new, young voices with new things to say. This is not only important to the artist, but also to the jazz community as a whole. Because not only does it give many opportunities to new artists, but it also brings new music and artist for jazz fans to experience

Like many other jazz musicians coming up in the NYC jazz scene, the Jazz Gallery gave me my first opportunity to lead a band a NY jazz venue. Their mission, which is to support the future of jazz, is so very important to not only the jazz community, but to the arts community as a whole. When you go to see shows at the Jazz Gallery, its just you and the musicians. Its so much more than just a music venue, its a community center thats open to anyone. Places like this are so necessary in the often-pretentious music scene. By supporting the Jazz Gallery you are investing in the future.

I love Jazz, and I generally don't enjoy Jazz clubs. The typical combination of cave-like ambiance and mandatory drinks is irritating. The Jazz gallery offers a great mix of emerging and established artists, in a simple, pleasant environment that lets the audience focus on the music. More clubs should be like this.

this is a wonderful place that nurtures and supports emerging jazz artists, as well as providing a chance to experience what we all love about jazz.

the staff is great and so committed to what they're doing.

Jazz Gallery is one of the most important venues in New York City, if not the world, in its fostering role for innovations in jazz. Its emphasis on new compositions and approaches helps push the music in fascinating ways. The fact that there is no food or drink service means that the focus is also always on the music.

The Jazz Gallery is a historic space devoted solely to creative freedom and innovation in music. Many years from now, when we're long gone, future generations will be able to track the break-throughs in jazz and many other art forms to places like the Jazz Gallery. Musicians and music-lovers alike need and deserve a place to explore and expand the art and of course, to enjoy music without the pressure to purchase and consume, or draw a crowd.

The atmosphere is respective and professional, clean and humble. There are no frills and no extra gimmicks, just great music by the brightest and brilliant artists.

P.S. its a great date spot.

Just want to say the Jazz Gallery is an amazing, incredible place! At a time when other nonprofits are folding or cutting back, New York is extremely fortunate to have the Jazz Gallery offering music at the forefront of contemporary jazz. Love your programming!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the most unique venues we have in NYC. Because they are a non-profit, the bookings are based solely on musical integrity. It is an equal mix of established and emerging artists. This ensures that concertgoers are hearing a truly representative slice of NYC's jazz scene. The Gallery is an indispensable part of New York City, and the opportunities I have had there as both a performer and listener have greatly enhanced my life.

Upon my first visit to the Jazz Gallery I found in to be a warm and inviting space of artist in support of one another. There were seasoned professionals along side growing artist.

In Jazz as in all the arts, the artist flourishes in a safe environ.

Leslie Harrison and the Jazz Gallery have crafted the prototype.

All the best,
Ikahn El

In an age where Art and true talent has taken a backseat to forced cookie cutter proclamations of American "Idols", the jazz Gallery is like a refreshing oasis! I drive all the way from Philadelphia to New York city to experience the Jazz gallery. It is a small place with no dazzling decor or smells of delicious food cooked by an expert chef. There is no fancy bar or stage sparkling with lights. There is only a small stage, chairs facing the stage and visual Art on the surrounding walls. The Jazz Gallery is a relaxed place to come and enjoy visual art and the art of jazz! I love it!!

Celebrated my 50th Birthday with wonderful people. The music and atmosphere was inviting and relaxed. The next time that I am in New York, The Jazz Gallery will definitely be one of my destinations. Thank you all for sharing a special day.

Great music, great atmosphere, great hang! Not only will you have a fun time at the Jazz Gallery, you will meet cool people and if you so desire you will learn something too!!!

When I first moved to New York three years ago, I knew no one and certainly had no clue about where the best place to listen to music was. The very first time I went to the Gallery, I not only found an amazing place to hear music, but I also found a strong sense of community and family. The Gallery is truly a place that foster's young artists development and continues to gives musicians an opportunity to play their music in hands down, the best and most welcoming venue to do so in the city. I believe so strongly in what the people at the Gallery do, and I am so thankful for the opportunities they have given me to hear music and play music at their venue.

Reasonable entry price, incredible musicians, and comfortable intimate setting, makes the Gallery a unique and rare space. Sometimes I go because I know about the musicians who are going to be playing there, and at other times, I go to discover new sounds, always trusting, completely, the Gallery's picks. I am thankful for what it offers us in the community, and for the opportunities it gives upcoming musicians, and grateful for its efforts to keep the new jazz generative in New York City.

In New York City, the jazz capital of the world, no organization has been doing more for this art form than The Jazz Gallery. Since it's inception The Jazz Gallery has been at the forefront of what's happening in the global jazz scene, and one would be hard-pressed to find a creative jazz artist that has not been profoundly impacted by The Jazz Gallery in some way. The importance that this organization has for creative music cannot be understated.

When I discovered the Jazz Gallery, I was so impressed by the quality of the music and the welcoming ambiance, I became a regular. My admiration led me to volunteer, where I now help with membership. I believe so strongly in the mission, to promote and nurture the next generation of jazz artists, that I proudly serve as the Jazz Gallery's biggest cheerleader!

The Jazz Gallery is a unique and important organization. For years, it's been one of the rare venues in the city that has taken an interest in nurturing and promoting the creative music being made by the younger generations of improvisers. It's a place to try new ideas out and develop music within a supportive community.

I am a professional drummer/composer/bandleader here in New York City. I have not only performed at The Jazz Gallery as a leader and a sideman, but I have also seen many concerts, and attended many functions there. This venue not only has served as a beautiful launching pad for many of the great artists of our time, but also offers the most creative and innovative acts I've ever seen booked in any jazz club, or any venue for that matter. With a warm and friendly staff dedicated to the continued integrity of jazz, and performance art as a whole, I will always support and be a part of their family. The Jazz Gallery is my favorite venue - redefining and reinforcing the role of a venue.

My husband and I have been going to the Jazz Gallery for years and became members a couple of years ago. In addition to offering a nurturing environment for artists, the JG provides a sense of community for listeners who love jazz and who rely on live performance for restoration of the spirit and senses. It's intimate, welcoming, free of distraction and attracts interesting people across the spectrum of age, class, race and culture. The entry price is affordable enough to warrant frequent visits and members enjoy additional benefits, including an annual holiday party. The JG is a rare GEM and a tremendous asset to NYC.

The Jazz Gallery is my favorite club to go to to hear young (and not so young) musicians create their music in a hospitable environment. Though I dont play there much, its the club I"ve consistently gone to over the years to check out great new music...the musicians are treated with respect... the staff is great...full of people who love the music..... New York is a much better place because of the jazz gallery...also their cd selection is top notch...always great new music to take home....also they have commissioned some great new compositions...thank you JG!

The Gallery is more than a jazz club. It's a place for musicians to learn, hang out, and workout new ideas. No other club in the city (or in the world) has provided such a unique environment. Every show I see at the Gallery is an amazing experience.

Since its inception, The Jazz Gallery has been an invaluable ally to myself and countless musicians. Not only have they been an incredible venue for musicians as myself to debut new materials (and bands) they have also been a great place for musicians to coalesce/network and hear what fellow musicians are doing. The Jazz Gallery has been instrumental in obtaining grants enabling musicians to develop works that may have otherwise not seen the light of day.
I have been fortunate to travel and play all over the world and The Jazz Gallery will always be my favorite place to play and I will continue to jump at the opportunity to perform there anytime.

As a jazz journalist who has followed developments in New York for over thirty years, I can honestly say that jazz would not sound the way it does today had not the Jazz Gallery served as a locus for NYC's polyglot musical community to exchange ideas and work on moving to the next step. The programming is innovative --- a la, Steve Coleman's ongoing Monday night workshop series, regular appearances by artists as diverse as Roy Hargrove, Henry Threadgill, Miguel Zenon, Vijay Iyer, and many more. The curatorial decisions (a la the various commissions, sponsored collaborations, and events like September's Ornette Coleman Festival) are spot-on.

The best club to hear jazz at in NYC. The depth of artists that have performed here from the start of their careers and have grown and gained international recognition is unparalleled. The Monday night series with Steve Coleman is the only opportunity in NYC for young artists to come and learn from a master musician in an easily, and affordable, environment. Simply stated the Jazz Gallery is an example of how the music of jazz grow will continue to develop as an art.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the finest breeding venues in the country allowing young musicians with vision to share their perspectives in an incubator, while allowing the audience to become a part of the process. Not to mention that established musicians have an opportunity to explore new ideas in a welcome environment. The focus on providing grants to foster new compositions and collaborative pieces has made The Jazz Gallery a more important part of the fabric of the jazz scene.

The Jazz Gallery is a hold-out in an era of increasingly corporate jazz clubs and institutions. A small, grass-roots organization, a venue that is intimate and listener-friendly, and a booking policy that is musician-centered and encourages experimentation and creativity. Places like the Gallery are an absolute necessity if the NYC creative arts community is expected to survive.

The Jazz Gallery is a vital part of the jazz community in NYC. Its creative programming, workshops, and jam sessions have helped shape the current creative music scene. It has brought many young up-and-coming artists wider recognition and helped launch their careers, and with a very affordable admission and member program, it has brought jazz to a wider audience.

When I think of the Jazz Gallery I think of cutting edge music, experimentation with fusion no matter the types of music, and community. When I moved to New York City in 2004, the Jazz Gallery was not only a place that I frequented often to check out great music, but it was also where I played my first gig in New York. I have always felt a great sense of family within the organization, which makes the audience feel comfortable while listening, and pushes the musicians to try new things with no fear of being judged.

THe jazz Gallery is an essential venue in the creative music seen in NY. NY needs this place to continue to be the vital force that it is to keep this city in it's progressive and traditional musical state.

Among all the jazz spots in NYC, the Jazz Gallery is the rare, dare I say only, place where music has absolute priority. There is no food offered and if you are very thirsty, you may buy a bottle of water for a dollar (on the honor system). It is not only a very special and important home for young artists who are sharpening their skills and measure their talents with the Elders; it is an equally important venue for the jazz listener. The program selections and the artist selections guarantee a consistently high quality of performances. Musicians recognize and appreciate the outstanding attention and care given to them by the incredibly dedicated staff. The Jazz Gallery must remain a constant in New York City because it is a necessity to every jazz musician.

I've been to the Jazz Gallery once, and had a phenomenal experience. I tend to keep up to date on the music calendar and I am always impressed with the diversity of music they offer and their persistence on presenting new music. The cover charge is fair, especially in comparison to other NYC clubs.

The Jazz Gallery does great work presenting new music in NYC. It allows artists the freedom to pursue their own artistic vision and gives people a venue to experience the music in it's original form at an affordable price.

The Jazz Gallery is my favorite spot to go listen in New york!
They are the most supportive and innovative music venue in the city and should receive the support they deserve!!

The Jazz Gallery has become a landmark for jazz music in NYC. By all means support the preservation of this institution. Aside from the wonderful performances, I've been hearing a lot about Roy Hargrove's jam sessions/workshops. Having masters such as Roy and many others readily available to mentor younger musicians is extremely crucial for maintaining a vibrant scene.

yep, a great resource for the city of New York, please keep it going strong!

I've always enjoyed the music you've shared and I hope you can keep on doing it!

By far The Jazz Gallery has been one of the greatest venues to listen and perform in around New York City. The support they continue to show for young artists and composers seems unparalleled, and the people that frequent the venue know that they're going to be able to listen to music and possible be introduced to something groundbreaking.

By Far the best Creative music space in the New York City area.
Its artistic scope and impact is immeasurable!
We need more spaces like these !

Many venues come and go. The Jazz Gallery has persevered through tough economic times and been a place for emerging artists to develop new music.

As a musician and lover of new music, The Jazz Gallery is my favorite music venue in New York City. It is all about the music and the quality of musicians is always high and consistent while still very diverse. As a musician, it is the ideal venue to debut material and have an interested and interesting audience.

The Jazz Gallery supports both emerging artists that don't get chances anywhere else in this city and as well established artist who get to present new works, sometimes get commissioned to write new works which is even better.. no other club supports musicians this way.

A great space in New York City that We all enjoy to visit for the versatility of performers that give us pleasure to our souls with Music and their talent.Once You walk in for the first time you stick to it for the rest of your life.It is unique and with a great team behind it. JAZZ GALLERY dseerves the best. Best wishes.Felix Medina

The Jazz Gallery is a wonderful non-profit that helps musicians showcase their music in an intimate and extremely attentive setting. This is a place that has acts almost as a 'laboratory' for musicians trying new material or simply exploring different avenues of musical expression. I find that the audiences that attend performances at The Jazz Gallery are very sophisticated and appreciative; and as a bonus, the walls of the Gallery are blessed with amazing photographs of both well known and lesser known musicians. A wonderful spot!!...

FEDERICO

The Jazz Gallery is the number one organization that has helped creative jazz artists in New York City. They have contributed not only with a great performance space, but also with advice, development and funding of a number of amazing projects. As a vocalist and composer, I am very grateful to the Gallery and its wonderful work.

The Jazz Gallery is an intimate space in which to hear fantastic live music in New York City. Tucked away on the 2nd floor of a fairly nondescript building, it nonetheless has created and served a fantastic community for jazz. As you ascend the stairs, you enter into a quiet, friendly space reserved for people who really want to listen to jazz. The music is the focus here, and they do a great job with programming.

The unique concept that is the Jazz Gallery seems to me to be such an important component of the arts community of New York. It is a venue for talented up and coming artists to get experience and exposure and for students of music as well as general lovers of jazz to see it performed for an affordable charge, compared to the commercial jazz clubs.

I count myself lucky to have the Jazz Gallery as an option and have enjoyed many top class performances there which I would not have had the opportunity to see otherwise. Another great aspect is the several established artists like Roy Hargrove, Steve Coleman and others, who give their time and reputation to help promote the Gallery. It's a great treat to see performers like this in such an intimate setting.

The Jazz Gallery performs an important service to the New York jazz community and we are all fortunate to have access to it.

My relationship with the Jazz Gallery goes back some ten years. It is a very special relationship (if my memory serves correct, it is also probably the first major venue that I've played in New York). In the previous ten years (and counting) that I've attended shows and presented concerts there, I have discovered that this venue is VERY much in touch with the musics and artists of our time. There is also the fact that the Gallery has sustained their reputation of its willingness to present lesser-known artists who are producing vital, fresh music, in addition to the diverse programming of music performed by artists from other generations. The Jazz Gallery, for me, is one out of a handful of venues that understands the ongoing need to continue support and growth of creative music (through dialogue [Steve Coleman presents], concerts, jam sessions, and workshops). I thank the Jazz Gallery for such understandings and for their support of this music. It would be nice, however, to have more opportunities to see concerts at the Gallery (say, for six nights a week) - and I think that through more funding, this may be possible. I look forward to the future of this venue!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the finest presenting organizations in the world of jazz. They are passionate about what they do and support a wide range of both up and coming and established artists. I can't speak highly enough for this amazing space.

i grew up at the jazz gallery. as a young musician trying to figure out life in new york, the gallery provided an affordable means to staying up to date, and even ahead of the times, with regards to hearing what today had to offer for jazz. it is one of the most essential places in new york city as far as honest artistic outlets go. its success mirrors the success of art in the 21st century, as well as the success of jazz remaining relevant to the youth of america

I have been attending shows at the Jazz Gallery for about ten years. There is no more consistent venue for first rate performances iin NYC. They feature a wide variety of performers with different styles, many of whom are stars in the world of jazz. it is not likely that any serious jazz fan will be disappointed at the quality of the musicians appearing at the Gallery, whether they be new to the scene or veterans of the genre. In addition to which the Jazz Gallery is by far the best dollar value in NYC for the serious, first rate jazz music.

The Jazz Gallery is a truly important venue in New York. Its doors are open to a wide variety music which keeps the programming fresh and engaging.

The Jazz Gallery is a treasure. There is nothing else like it on New York's music scene. It consistently presents the highest quality music in an appealing and intimate space. Its programming is exciting and vital.

The Jazz Gallery is one the most important venues showcasing Jazz and improvised music in New York city. It has been and continues to be an invaluable resource in fostering the development of new and established artists presenting their original work. The environment provides the performer and listener with an opportunity to truly concentrate on the MUSIC without distraction. From my vantage point as a musician and listener it is without parallel in NYC and should be celebrated as such!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the best listening venues for jazz and serves an integral role within the jazz scene.

Not only does this venue provide the listener with the highest level of seasoned talent within the field, it also provides a platform for extremely talented emerging artists.

As a performer it is by far my most favorite venue to perform at (and to listen to good music) because it is one of the few jazz venues that is a "listening" space - free from distractions provided by a bar or conversation.

Furthermore the venue runs like clockwork - this is because of their extremely diligent, friendly and professional staff who make things so easy for everyone who performs or listens.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the few remaining "listening rooms" in NYC for creative jazz musicians. It provides a fully-equipped space, well set up to present challenging, original music in an environment free from distracting, ambient noise that seems to be the norm at a majority of jazz clubs in the city. Also, the club is unique in that they support up-and-coming jazz composers through their commissioning program. As someone who has spent many hours there as a side-musician, bandleader, and audience member, I can't stress enough how vitally important the Jazz Gallery is in continuing the survival and advancement of original jazz music.

The Jazz Gallery has served as a platform for new music in NYC for the better part of the last decade. It has given young musicians like myself the opportunity to explore and experiment in a very comfortable and open minded atmosphere. It is because of places like this one that Jazz Music has been able to evolve and reach a wider audience, and I couldn't ask for a better home for our music than this groundbreaking venue.

The Jazz Gallery has offered generations of jazz musicians a home. They consistently present some of the finest musicians in the world. And they have a rare niche with always presenting the newest crops of new jazz musicians, often giving them repeated engagements to help break them into the jazz arena. As a young artist I was a recipient of their support and continue to perform there because it is becoming one of the most important venues in the world. Also, the admission price of many of their concerts are within financial grasp of the throngs of young jazz musicians and students in NYC.

I have performed at the gallery. They take such good care of the people they present, and work incredibly hard on behalf New York's jazz and arts community. I couldn't think of a more deserving venue for this award.

I always tell people that if I lived in NY I'd be broke. That's not because of what you may think (I'm a jazz trumpeter by trade), but because I would frequent the Jazz Gallery so much due to their adventerous programming that I would barely eat. This institution has been booking some of the freshest visionaries on the jazz and improvising scene in NY and elsewhere for some time. Whenever I look at the programs of what's going on in NY, I am always impressed with the artists that are slated to perform there. That not only says alot about the Jazz Gallery and it's wonderful staff, but it says alot about the dedication of the players who play there and the enjoyment they get from playing the room.

I've had the great fortune of presenting my band at the Jazz Gallery on 2 separate occasions and I can honestly tell that each time I felt compelled to present musical projects there that I wouldn't normally present anywhere else. I guess that there is an aura about the room that calls for originality.

I consider the Jazz Gallery to be one of the cornerstones to the jazz scene in NYC, which is still considered to be the "Jazz Capital of the World" by many. For the player and the listener alike this place is your one stop shop for some of the most inspiring creative music that you'll hear in this world!!!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the most important venues in New York because the music lives and breaths there. Musicians at any stage in their career can present their music in a low pressure atmosphere that is supportive. It is a venue where musicians can "work out" their music, and to some extant the audience is there to hear this process. As there are few if any distractions, the audience is there to listen...musicians are there to play.

Musician

The Jazz Gallery is one of the most important platforms for jazz musicians in the city. It provides the invaluable service of giving voice to the creative process of many talented and deserving artists. As a musician, I can attest to the positive and inspiring effects this has had on me personally, and on many of my peers. It is directly responsible for much of my compositional output, since each time I've played there as a leader, I've been inspired to premiere some new piece, or to try some idea that would perhaps otherwise never have been heard. It also feels like one of the only venues in the city that is run by people who genuinely care about the art form and it's future. This is something that is sadly rare in our time. Many thanks to the Jazz Gallery and the people who look after it!

I've had the opportunity to work at the Jazz Gallery several times over the years. It is one of the few places in New York where you can hear great live music without the distractions of food and or drinks servers. It exist purely for the music. I love the Gallery...It keeps getting better and better.

I love this place. They are the only place presenting new music on a regular basis. It has such a warm atmosphere and i can tell it's a home for the musicians. A very important place in the New York cultural scene.

without the jazz gallery there is no jazz scene of today , period. Over the last eleven or so years i have been fortunate to witness the develop of many who are considered todays pioneers of the this beautiful art form. In todays ever growing environment of internet based social media we need places like this to continue to evolve as humans. We need a place that supports ARTIST ( very different from musicians ) to liberate us from our ignorance. Artist who challenge us. Artist who force us to confront ourselves. The jazz gallery is this. Congrats To the JAZZ GALLERY !!!!!

The Jazz Gallery is one of the only remaining places in New York City (or anywhere, for that matter) to provide a quality location for young emerging jazz musicians, composers, and bandleaders to be heard. These budding artists are provided a place where they feel free to try out new music, a new ensemble, and experiment with their craft in front of a live, paying and receptive audience--this imperative to a musicians development, yet is almost impossible to do anywhere else. Coupling this with performances by more established artists creates a truly unique venue for both musicians and the listening public alike. Best of all perhaps, is the fact that the Jazz Gallery isn't prejudiced toward one type or 'style' of jazz--many different sub genres of jazz are featured, representing the many diverse strands of jazz and improvisational music that exist today. I have had the fortune to perform here on many occasions, and debuted music from my first CD here. The Jazz Gallery is truly one of a kind!

The Jazz Gallery continually serves as an exemplary model of excellence in the field of jazz. The organization is a vital contributor to the New York City jazz scene, not only championing up and coming jazz musicians, but challenging them by commissioning new works which receive their premiere performances there. To my knowledge there is no other institution in New York like it. Some of the great jazz artists of tomorrow cut their teeth at the Jazz Gallery and the ones who HAVE moved upward in their careers still consider the Gallery their home.

The Jazz gallery is providing a neutral environment for musicians to develop their craft in. I believe it is directly responsible for a huge chunk of the innovation that is currently happening in the jazz community in New York City, which in turn is spreading throughout the rest of the world.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the best places to hear live music New York City. The careful attention to programming and diversity of music makes The Jazz Gallery an important institution in the New York City jazz community. Additionally, not serving food and drinks makes the gallery a listening room, something that has become increasingly rare in the difficult economic climate. An outstanding pillar of the jazz community, the gallery serves as an important home base for lots of musicians, and plays host to an active community of artists.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the best music venues in New York. Given how competitive the jazz scene is and how expensive venues often are for the general public, it's an invaluable resource both for musicians and fans. You get the sense that musicians really have a chance to try new things and work together in a supportive environment. Listeners hear top-notch music for a reasonable price and in a casual venue. In such an expensive and demanding city, jazz needs places like the Gallery to evolve.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the mos important music venue in New York City, as it places artistic concerns above all.
Since its inception it has presented a wide stylistic range of jazz,
with the musicians being of the highest caliber, who are free to present their artistic vision without compromise. The Jazz Gallery also supports new jazz composition, and has commissioned important new works that received their debut there.
And its wonderful art exhibits around various theme often inspires listeners to hear the music in new ways, just as the music can guide us to a deeper understanding of visual art. The Jazz Gallery is indispensable to the jazz community of New York City and the world.

The jazz gallery is definitely one of the best jazz clubs in New York. It's a very unique place, giving a chance to young musicians to start a carrier in town and also for musicians who have been on the scene for awhile. Keeping a fairly low entry fee, making it easy for students and pretty much everyone on a low budget, to go and hear some of the best music in the world. The staff is very friendly and always helpful. This club definitely deserves the most support!
Ferenc Nemeth

The Jazz Gallery is a special venue. It is one of the only Jazz Clubs in New York that gives young artist a place to develop and perfect their craft while at the same time allowing the public to be a part of this process. It's a wonderful and intimate place to hear music.

In the last week two young jazz artists, bassist Linda Oh and pianist Fabian Almazan, moved out of their usual settings to present their music with a string quartet [Linda] and wind sextet [Fabian]. This would not happen anywhere else in NYC. That's why I love The Jazz Gallery!

As one of the last serious concert venues in New York that is only and all about presenting and promoting original and compelling music, The Jazz Gallery is a national treasure and one of New York's true artistic landmarks. I can't recommend supporting and visiting the Jazz gallery highly enough.

The Jazz Gallery is an unusual and important resource in the jazz world. Not only is it a high-quality and prestigious venue with curatorial vision, but one that is a pure listening room as opposed to one in which the musicians are competing for attention and sonic space with food and drinks. This is a highly unusual combination of traits among venues with regular weekly performances year-round. Furthermore, they are particularly committed to fostering new music from active jazz composers, which is a blessing for those composers and for the scene as a whole. I have had great experiences on both sides of their bandstand and am very grateful for their continued fine work.

The Jazz Gallery is definitely one of the most important jazz institutions in NYC.I've been playing there since the place first opened and it has always been a pleasure.As a listener you get a big variety of all the new jazz that's being created and played in NYC.It's places like the Jazz Gallery who keep this incredible art form a live.Their support of creative, non-commercial music is a rare and beautiful thing.They help create and sustain a real jazz community in the city.

The Jazz Gallery is an essential part of New York's jazz community. A listening room that's all about the music and supporting creativity. Considering how many jazz clubs have come and gone over the years, I am grateful for the longevity of this downtown gem!

Tje Jazz gallery not only presents great jazz musicians and funds new works, it has been a major incubator of young talent in NYC. Its audience-friendly, musician- friendly and the room has a very soulful sweet sound...both for playing and listening. Thank you Jazz Gallery for continuing to present fresh music against all odds

The Jazz Gallery is one of the hidden wonders of the New York Jazz world, and it shouldn't be. It nurtures jazz musicians, young and older, and provides them with a forum to work on new ideas, configurations, compositions in a truly cooperative atmosphere. It confers dignity both to its artists and its audience. There has never been an occasion where I have been disappointed in an evening spent at the Gallery, and some of those evenings have been transportive. It has been a privilege to part of that community. Of course, for a long time Jazz lover, it is also a comfort and thrill to see that old piano from Bradley's sitting there, waiting for yet another pair of hands to bring it to life.

The Jazz Gallery provides a unique and otherwise largely absent service in the New York City area by presenting non-commercial art and music on a regular basis, in a loft-style, listening space, through which a true art-music sub-community has been created and subsequently sustained.

The Jazz Gallery is on of my most favorite spaces to go to to play or hear music in the city. The room sounds great and the people who come, come to listen. There are no uninvited bar sounds during the performances; no ice bucket, no espresso machine, no cash register, and most importantly the staff is the sweetest group of people you can find. It's rare that at one venue you meet an owner who's passionate about good music, a sound engineer who's passionate about good sound, and a staff that is supportive and warm. The Gallery meets all these high standards.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the best jazz clubs in New York City. It's status as a non-profit makes it unique, and it takes it's role of nurturing young artists very seriously. I have benefited immeasurably from the advocacy of the Jazz Gallery, playing countless shows there over the years, and presenting two commissions specifically for them. I will always be grateful for what they've done for me personally, and for the jazz scene in New York City generally. They've helped to encourage the growth of so many, and in so doing have played a part in shaping the discourse and the sound of jazz in the current times.

The Jazz Gallery is like a second home to me -when i first came to New York as an aspiring musician, they had a warm and welcoming attitude to young musicians as opposed to many other clubs that I frequented. Their strengths are wide and varied, but if I had to choose three, I would say that one is their belief in emerging artists and their willingness to give someone without any hype behind them a chance to have their voice heard. The second is that this is a place where there is a strong community and camaraderie among musicians who have played there. Community is vital to any field of art progressing forward, and also enables us to see each other's work to prevent "isolationism" as can happen in the art world. Thirdly, the warmth of the staff is really singular - truly like a home. And that feeling is so important to an artist, allowing us to feel comfortable to be themselves personally and artistically, and not feel restricted at all.

Jazz Gallery is certainly one of the most precious live music venues of New York City! Every city should have an efficient way to present new talent that pushes the boundaries like this place. Since the inception in 1995, Jazz Gallery has been a major contributor of support for New York's emerging artists. I along with many other great and important musicians got my start at this venue. This place attracts the very demographic that new artists are searching for, and in turn provides a hub for those who crave new, innovative and inspiring music. Non-profits like Jazz Gallery are very few and far between, but absolutely necessary to stimulate our society's culture through live music.

The Jazz Gallery has been the most important place for new improvised music in NYC for a long time. I don't know what we, as musicians, would do without it. They provide a forum for young players/composers as well as established players and composers and have funded projects of mine that would never have seen the light of day otherwise.

The Jazz Gallery has provided a nurturing and educative atmosphere required for the creativity and longevity of the music and art scene. It is an integral part of why creative musicians aspire to live in New York. Musicians come to New York to be enriched and to be acknowledged and the Jazz Gallery lends itself to that paradigm.

The Jazz Gallery has been a big part of my development and progress as musician, providing me with a venue where to bring to life different projects, as well as providing a home for creative artists, not only in music but also painting, photography, visual arts, etc. I've been performing at the Jazz Gallery as a sideman and with my own groups since August of 2000, and I am very thankful for the trust they have in my music. I wish the Jazz Gallery a long life as one of the premier venues for the arts in NYC. Luis Perdomo. Pianist/Composer

The jazz gallery is an invaluable cornerstone of the new york city jazz community. The opportunities it provides for under the radar musicians, students and listeners alike is absolutely irreplaceable.

The Jazz Gallery has been the home to many of my musical projects over the past 8 years. In New York City, there are few venues that exist to present music from creative and/or emerging musicians. I value the Jazz Gallery as both a musician and an audience member because of the values they consistently espouse.

A place like Jazz Gallery is essential to New York City's jazz landscape. It continuously fosters the next generation of voices in the jazz field by consistent bookings of today and tomorrow's artists, most of which call New York their home and who deserve to be heard by more, and more often. They take great care and pride in providing a true listening experience where what art the musicians are providing in sound gets proper listening attention and that the all-important musician to listener relationship is not only facilitated but encouraged. One hopes the Jazz Gallery will forever have its place amongst the countless NYC jazz clubs and venues that this city boasts.

I am a freelance music producer and have held various A&R positions at most of the major labels over the years so there aren't many venues in New York City, commercial or non-profit, that I haven't experienced. The Jazz Gallery not only is the most important venue in New York City for presenting important music that is not presented anywhere else in town, but they also serve as an advanced educational outlet giving iconic artists such as Steve Coleman and Henry Threadgill a platform to interact with students and open minds in a laboratory setting. Besides their steadfast dedication to up and coming musicians and artists with groundbreaking ideas, they are able to deliver to the public an intimate setting without all the commercial distractions, and one that is welcoming, comfortable with wonderful lighting and sound. On top of the top flight curating of music, they also function as a wonderful visual arts space that has had some of the most striking displays by visual artists whose work intersects with the world of sound.

I am Jean-Michel Pilc, jazz pianist & composer. The Jazz Gallery is one of my favorite clubs in NYC, a rare instance of integrity, musical vision and true respect of the artists. I feel honored to have played there so many times, and hopefully many times to come. Love you guys.

Jazz Gallery hosts some of the most interesting music in New York; at a time when bland commercialism is affecting art at all levels, the Jazz Gallery allows a space for artists of integrity.

The Jazz Gallery is one of the first clubs that I visited in NY, and eventually became a significant supporter of my early career in the New York music scene. They seek out and introduce young musicians to jazz lovers who usually become a loyal fans enthusiastic friends. The Gallery is run by true musicians and devoted artists and serves both the general NY community and the Jazz world at large like no other club. It is the number one spot to witness serious musicians, young and old, in the most eclectic, interesting settings and programs.

When I first moved back to the Apple, I headed to the Gallery because I knew the acts they presented and wanted to hear them live. I found myself experiencing many of what I call those "special nights," when the musicians and the audience are all lifted into the air by their combined presence and the music that generates. So when I was offered a chance to join the Board, I was happy to do so. Since then the Gallery has continued to be a place where musicians and audience meet to celebrate the creativity that is "jazz." So it goes without saying that I am proud of the chance i have to contribute whatever I can.

The Jazz Gallery is my favorite music venue in NYC. It's a major center for the most sincere and creative music happening in the city. I’ve been going to see shows here for the past 9 years, and there is always a cordial atmosphere and great vibe that’s really centered on the music. Where else can you really find that? The scope and breadth of its presentation is unparalleled in the city. One of the truly special things about the Gallery is that it has gone beyond just presenting great music and has commissioned artists to create new works that simply wouldn't have existed otherwise.

The Jazz Gallery is the presenting the most innovative music in New York City. For musicians, critics and fans in the know, it is the place to hear what is happening in Jazz now as well as giving you a glimpse into what the future holds. Jimmy Katz

This may be the last venue left in New York City that provides a high level presentation of up-and-coming jazz musicians. This is not a little sliver of space next to a bar where musicians are "allowed" to play. And it's not a tiny little whole in the that can seat a maximum of 15 audience members. The Jazz Gallery is all about presenting amazing musicians in an environment that reinforces their talents and allows them to reach the maximum amount of audience members. It's clear that everything is devoted to the music...not to selling drinks (they only have wine for suggested donation) or making a crude connection to the jazz-business-marketplace. I've heard so much amazing music hear it's hard to keep it all straight in my mind.

The Jazz Gallery is one of my favorite places to play and hear music in NYC. Their programing is adventurous yet it always maintains a high standard in terms of quality. In other words i have NEVER heard a bad concert at the Jazz Gallery. The loft ambiance and the friendly staff make it even better. 6 stars (out of 5).