Live Jazz Across Cities

About Alon Nechushtan and his Quintet perform at the Greenwich House Concert Series at the heart of the Greenwich House Village!

Trombonist Nick Vayenas has been a mainstay on the music scene for the past 20 years. Working as a sideman as well as a leader, Nick has appeared on many albums, and has worked with prominent artists from both the jazz and pop genres. Since 2003, Nick has played lead trombone for Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael Bublé. He is also a sought after teacher and clinician and has given workshops around the world on behalf of Conn/Selmer musical instruments. Nick teaches trombone and brass lessons at the New School, United Nations International School, and the Yamaha Conservatory. He earned scholarships to attend Berklee College of Music, the Manhattan School of Music and the Herbie Hancock Institute. Nick has released nine albums as a leader, including his latest album ‘Dynamic State (2025).

Fri, Jul 24, 8:00 PM

David Blake Quartet at Five Spot Jazz

Five Spot Jazz / New York / Map

Brooklyn based jazz guitarist David Blake was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is now developing a name for himself in New York’s vibrant jazz community. David has recently released two albums. “Fun House” (CellarLive) a quintet effort, features Vancouver greats Brad Turner, and Bernie Arai with appearances from Conrad Good and Thad Bailey-Mai. “Trio” David’s latest release features internationally renowned artists Ari Hoenig and Drew Gress. Currently, his working group includes pianist Dabin Ryu (South Korea) double bassist Warren Louie (USA) and drummer Jonas Esser (Germany). The four musicians met at an impromptu session in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and quickly developed an exciting musical connection. The quartet explores David’s original compositions, rooted in the post-bop tradition while incorporating elements of contemporary composition and free improvisation. David is an accomplished jazz educator who has taught private lessons at NYU (New York), while he was completing a Master’s degree and the VSO School of Music (Vancouver) where he taught for 6 years before moving to New York. His students have gone on to win prestigious scholarships and attend post secondary education at renowned music conservatories