Smoke kicks off its two-week Thelonious Monk festival with Renee Rosnes, a pianist who played with Bobby Hutcherson, leading a quartet with tenor player Nicole Glover, bassist David Wong and drummer Carl Allen. The run closes on Monk's birthday, and the Upper West Side room is intimate enough that you are a few feet from the piano. If you love Monk's angular tunes played by top-tier musicians, book a set here.
What to expect
Smoke is a narrow supper club with the bandstand at the end of the room. The early sets come with dinner service, while the late set on the weekend nights is a straight show. Expect Monk repertoire refracted through Rosnes's own modern style.
Good to know
- The early two sets are dinner shows, so plan to eat there
- Weekend nights add a later third set
- Take the 1 train to 103rd Street; the club is on Broadway between 105th and 106th
- Reserve ahead through the club's ticket site; festival nights fill up
- The room is small, so arrive a little before your set to be seated
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Common questions
Is this part of a longer festival?
Yes, Rosnes opens Smoke's annual two-week celebration of Thelonious Monk.
Do I have to order dinner?
The club notes that its 6:30 and 8:30 shows are dinner shows.
