This event is in the past.It took place on April 27, 2026 at Smalls Jazz Club.


West Village, New York
🎷Open jam at 12 AM, all musicians welcome
🍸One drink minimum per session
🪑Arrive early for front row seats
Descend into Smalls' basement cave for late-night hard bop and one of NYC's most authentic jazz experiences. Aaron Johnson leads a crack septet at midnight, then the stage opens to all comers for a legendary open jam that runs until 4 AM.
intimate basement club
hard bop septet
open jam session
late-night energy


West Village, New York
🎷Open jam at 12 AM, all musicians welcome
🍸One drink minimum per session
🪑Arrive early for front row seats
Descend into Smalls' basement cave for late-night hard bop and one of NYC's most authentic jazz experiences. Aaron Johnson leads a crack septet at midnight, then the stage opens to all comers for a legendary open jam that runs until 4 AM.
intimate basement club
hard bop septet
open jam session
late-night energy