Henry Threadgill -saxophone, flute
Vijay Iyer -piano
Dafnis Prieto -drums

General Seating $82.50 ($56 members; $28 for student members)
Cabaret Seating $165 ($110 members)
Livestream $22.50 ($7.50 members)
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Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, and Dafnis Prieto are three of the most celebrated composer-performers of our time. Their collective project, informally dubbed “The Trio,” began in 2012 when Rio Sakairi from The Jazz Gallery called upon these three acclaimed musicians to participate in a fundraiser. Despite their preexisting musical ties, they all felt a unique spark in the mysterious flow of this musical encounter. They have steadily developed the project over the ensuing years, each musician serving as a composer and creative soloist, bringing each of their distinct backgrounds and strong personalities into the group dynamic. 

Their shared composer orientation gives the ensemble a special, continually evolving quality. These artists are not only electrifying performers, but also visionary creators and thinkers. As Threadgill states, “each time we come together to perform, it seems brand new… We’ve got three composers here. Every time the music changes, it holds up a different world, because it’s coming from a different place – because of each one of us, [and] our different approaches to composition.” 

TJG SIGNATURE SERIES

The Jazz Gallery Signature Series presents celebrated artists over multiple nights in our intimate listening room several times throughout the year. 

Distinct from our regular programming, TJG Signature Series features musicians whose artistic journeys have long been intertwined with The Jazz Gallery; artists who have helped define the music of our time and who continue to expand its possibilities.

For many, The Jazz Gallery was an early home for creative exploration, and it continues to be a place to experiment. Now, as established voices and internationally recognized trailblazers, they return to our stage to share new work and collaborations, and connect with audiences in a uniquely personal setting.

With just 70 seats, every performance at The Jazz Gallery offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class artistry up close. The sound is exceptional from every seat, the atmosphere is welcoming and focused, and the connection between artist and audience is unmatched.

No drink minimums. No distractions. Just music.

Made possible through the longstanding partnership between The Jazz Gallery and its artistic community, these engagements offer a rare opportunity to hear master musicians in one of New York's most intimate listening rooms.

If The Jazz Gallery's motto is "Where The Future Is Present," the Signature Series celebrates what happens when that future comes full circle—bringing extraordinary artists back home to the stage where so many chapters of their stories began.