Hiromi plays piano like a percussion instrument one minute and a chamber instrument the next, and pairing her with a string quartet leans hard into that second mode. The Blue Note is a low-ceilinged basement where the front tables are close enough to watch her hands, and two sets a night means the late show is the looser one. If you want a jazz night that is genuinely a concert rather than background, this is it.
What to expect
You are seated at a table or at the bar in a room that holds only a couple of hundred people, with a food and drink menu and a per-person minimum. Expect a tightly arranged set with real dynamic range, and an audience that stays quiet during the playing, which is not always a given in this city.
Good to know
- Take the A, C, E, B, D, F or M to W 4th St–Washington Sq; the club is a short walk east on West 3rd.
- There is a per-person minimum on top of the ticket, so plan for a food or drink spend.
- The bar area is 21 and over; table seating is open to all ages.
- The late set generally draws a smaller crowd than the early one if you prefer more room.
- Tables are tight and shared with other parties, so it suits couples and small groups better than large ones.
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Common questions
Is there a minimum on top of the ticket?
Yes. The Blue Note applies a per-person minimum in addition to the ticket price, so budget for food or drinks.
Can I bring someone under 21?
Yes, in the table seating area. The bar area is restricted to 21 and over.
Are the two sets the same show?
They are separate ticketed performances of the same engagement. Programs usually overlap, but the later set tends to run looser.
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