This event is in the past.It took place on May 24, 2026 at Smalls Jazz Club.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesDescend into Greenwich Village's legendary basement for hard bop played inches from your face. The Chris Byars Octet brings eight top-tier musicians together in a room so intimate, you'll catch every breath between solos.
intimate basement venue
world-class musicians
authentic jazz atmosphere
cozy listening room
Tips
🎷"feels like you're in on something"
🍸Negroni and espresso martini both solid
🪑bar seats beat the row chairs
Chris Byars Octet
West Village
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesDescend into Greenwich Village's legendary basement for hard bop played inches from your face. The Chris Byars Octet brings eight top-tier musicians together in a room so intimate, you'll catch every breath between solos.
intimate basement venue
world-class musicians
authentic jazz atmosphere
cozy listening room
Tips
🎷"feels like you're in on something"
🍸Negroni and espresso martini both solid
🪑bar seats beat the row chairs
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