Robert Glasper, the Grammy-winning pianist who blurs jazz, R&B and hip-hop, takes over the Blue Note for the eighth October in a row, and the opening nights are Glasper on his own terms. The month ahead brings Questlove, Wyclef Jean, Lalah Hathaway, Terrace Martin and Kem, so the first weekend sets the tone. If you want to feel the Village jazz-club ritual at its most current, grab a late set.
What to expect
The Blue Note is a tight, low-ceilinged room with shared tables, dinner and a full bar, and two sets a night. Expect a packed house, servers weaving between tables, and long, improvisational performances that stretch well past the tunes you know, blending jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
Good to know
- Arrive when doors open if you want a table closer to the stage.
- The bar area is 21+.
- Take the A/B/C/D/E/F/M to W 4 St-Washington Sq; the club is on West 3rd Street.
- Groups larger than eight need a group package.
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Common questions
What is Robtober?
Robert Glasper's annual month-long October residency at the Blue Note, now in its eighth year.
Who else plays during Robtober?
Later dates feature Terrace Martin, Lalah Hathaway, Questlove with Bilal, Wyclef Jean and Kem.
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