Every October, Robert Glasper takes over the Blue Note for a month of collaborations, and this stretch pairs him with Terrace Martin, the saxophonist-producer who was a key collaborator on Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly, plus singer Phoelix. Then comes a duo night with Lalah Hathaway. If you want to see jazz, hip-hop and R&B royalty up close in a Village club, book a set now.
What to expect
Expect a small, packed jazz club with tight table seating and loose, improvised sets where guests drift on and off the stage. Glasper's Robtober nights mix jazz, hip-hop and R&B, and this pairing leans on Terrace Martin's saxophone and production instincts. Shows sell out, so reserve ahead rather than trying the door.
Good to know
- Blue Note is on West 3rd Street; take the A, B, C, D, E, F or M to West 4 St–Washington Sq.
- Seating is at shared tables, so expect to sit close to strangers.
- Robtober sets sell out quickly; buy in advance.
- The Lalah Hathaway duo night follows directly after this run.
- Glasper also hosts a Blue Note anniversary celebration later in the residency.
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Common questions
What is Robtober?
Robert Glasper's annual October residency at Blue Note New York, now in its eighth year.
Who plays with Glasper this weekend?
Terrace Martin with special guest Phoelix through Oct 10, then a duo with Lalah Hathaway on Oct 11.
