Miguel Zenón writes knotty, Puerto Rican-rooted compositions that still swing hard and his quartet with Luis Perdomo, Hans Glawischnig and Henry Cole plays them with real fire. Hearing them in the Vanguard's wedge-shaped basement, where Coltrane and Bill Evans recorded, is about as close to the source as jazz gets. If you have only ever heard the live albums, go feel the room.
What to expect
You descend fifteen steps into a narrow triangular room with red walls and small tables packed close to the bandstand. Each night has two sets, seating is first come, first served within your show, and the room expects quiet listening once the music starts.
Good to know
- Seating is first come, first served; arrive when seating opens for the best tables.
- There is a one-drink minimum per person, and the club serves no food.
- The club is down 15 steps and is not wheelchair accessible.
- Minimum age is 15.
- Sold-out shows sometimes admit a standby line that forms 30 to 45 minutes before each set.
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Common questions
What time are the sets?
The Village Vanguard's shows start at 8pm and 10pm.
Who is in the Miguel Zenón Quartet?
Miguel Zenón on alto saxophone, Luis Perdomo on piano, Hans Glawischnig on bass and Henry Cole on drums.
Can I reserve a specific table?
No. The Vanguard seats first come, first served.
