Caffe Vivace's Upcoming Shows
Fri, Sep 11
Adam O’Farrill - trumpet, electronics
Yvonne Rogers - piano
Walter Stinson - bass
Russell Holzman - drums
"Elegant, exploratory, and emotionally dynamic." —Qobuz
“Elephant is O’Farrill’s most engaging and impressive recording to date. The album pops and jabs, hops and slithers. It has all the moves. 9/10” – Will Layman, PopMatters
"This superb band stretch time into abstraction as easily as they can generate dance rhythms- sometimes doing both within the space of a few bars. In fact, their creative core revolves around such contrasts, less as a conceptual framework than simply because it sounds good." —Peter Margasak, The Wire
"There’s a directness to Elephant, an unabashed commitment to clarity, that I think will carry its message to a wider audience than O’Farrill has engaged thus far. If that sounds like qualified praise, let me be clear: I also consider it one of the most artistically compelling statements of his career." —Nate Chinen, The Gig
Acclaimed trumpeter and composer Adam O’Farrill introduces ELEPHANT, his first quartet as the sole horn voice, with a self-titled debut to be released March 20, 2026 via Out of Your Head Records on CD, LP, hi-res download, and streaming. Widely regarded as one of the most vital musicians of his generation, O’Farrill has been hailed by The New York Times as “among the leading trumpeters in jazz” and “perhaps the music’s next major improviser.” At just 31, he has earned deep respect across the jazz community for his staggering technique, emotional insight, and cultural breadth. His name on a record signifies integrity, surprise, and excellence—qualities reinforced by a remarkable run of recent projects. In 2025 alone, O’Farrill appeared on acclaimed recordings including Mary Halvorson’s About Ghosts, Hiromi’s Out There, Tarun Balani’s Kadahin Milandaasin, and his own OOYH octet release For These Streets. His résumé includes collaborations with Rudresh Mahanthappa, Vijay Iyer, Tyshawn Sorey, Anna Webber, Mulatu Astatke, Mali Obomsawin, Micah Thomas, and many others, placing him firmly among the most critically lauded artists shaping 21st-century improvised music.
Despite this visibility, O’Farrill waited deliberately before leading a quartet without a second horn, having built his reputation in bands defined by frontline interplay and collective chemistry. That changed through years of touring and recording experience—most notably as the lone horn in Hiromi’s quartet Sonicwonder—and through the discovery of collaborators who could support a broader, more expansive vision. ELEPHANT brings together three rising New York–based musicians: pianist Yvonne Rogers, bassist Walter Stinson, and drummer Russell Holzman. Rogers combines deep study with fearless spontaneity; Stinson balances consummate fundamentals with elastic, expressive musicianship; and Holzman—an old friend from LaGuardia High School—melds natural swing with high-precision, electronic-rooted rhythms and a finely tuned sense of dynamics. Together, the quartet achieves a controlled intensity that feels both muscular and intimate, equally grounded in jazz tradition and contemporary sound worlds.
Musically, ELEPHANT draws from a wide constellation of influences—post-bop, electronic music, classical minimalism, Radiohead, Jonny Greenwood’s film scores, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and more—absorbed organically rather than as overt crossover gestures. The album’s centerpiece, The Sea Triptych, reflects water’s comfort and mystery across three pieces, from the crashing textures of “Along the Malecon” to the ambient meditation “The Three of Us, Floating,” and the percussive, groove-driven “Iris Murdoch.” Elsewhere, “Herkimer Diamond” exemplifies O’Farrill’s pursuit of balance between density and clarity, while the quartet’s striking reinvention of Sakamoto’s “Bibo No Aozora” replaces strings with trumpet, delay, and electronic harmony without sacrificing the instrument’s essential voice. Throughout, ELEPHANT captures an artist fully inhabiting his moment—confident, curious, and unafraid to let contemporary influences reshape the language of modern jazz on his own terms.
If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.
Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.
Sat, Sep 12
“Tyreek McDole is about to spring to global fame with his stunning voice.”
Jazzwise
“Indeed, McDole’s sound evokes shades of Nat King Cole, his baritone is warm, rounded, unforced, and touched by a quiet elegance. He can croon, yes, but never indulges in excess…At times, the vocal technique is so seamless it becomes invisible. What remains is a rare sense of intimacy and timelessness…In Tyreek McDole jazz finds not just a new star, but a new steward, one with an ear for the past, a voice for the present, and a vision for the century ahead.”
Paris Moves
Tyreek McDole – vocalist
Wilfie Williams– piano
Dan Finn – bass
Mekhi Boone – drums
Tyreek McDole, a 24-year-old Haitian-American vocalist from sunny Florida, shines brilliantly as his star rises in the bustling New York scene. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, Tyreek stands out as a bold new voice in jazz on his 2025 Artwork Records debut, Open Up Your Senses. This artistic statement pushes forward the heritage of jazz music with a strong and distinctive energy. His baritone voice and visionary approach firmly establish him as one of the most compelling jazz vocalists of his generation.
In November 2023, Tyreek won 1st place in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Noted as one of the most anticipated events in jazz, McDole's accolade now ranks him among the competition's previous winners including the standout artists Samara Joy (2019 winner) and Jazzmeia Horn (2013 winner). Tyreek is the 2nd male to ever win in the competition’s 12 year history.
It was during the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center's 2018 Essentially Ellington National Competition that Tyreek made his vocal debut, winning the prestigious Outstanding Vocalist Award.
Tyreek has shared the stage with an impressive roster of musicians, including Theo Croker, NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz, Miki Yamanaka, Mike King, Rodney Whitaker, Winard Harper, Marcus Printup, Eric Reed, Carl Allen, Victor Goines, and many others.
Tyreek received a degree in jazz performance from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Under the guidance of esteemed instructors LaTanya Hall, Gary Bartz, Gerald Cannon, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Dan Wall, Sullivan Fortner, and Weedie Braimah.
With his roots firmly planted in the musical soil of the Caribbean, New York, Florida, and beyond, McDole now casts his spell on the bustling streets of New York City, leaving an indelible mark on the vibrant tapestry of worldwide music.
If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.
Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.
Tue, Sep 15
Lucía - vocalist
Gabriel Chakarji - piano
LUCÍA is a 24-year-old vocalist from Veracruz, México whose singular artistic vision bridges the gaps between Jazz, Latin, and Pop music.
Gutierrez Rebolloso started her musical career at the age of two, singing and dancing in her parents’ son jarocho band, “Son de Madera.” She began studying voice at the age of 13 at Universidad Veracruzana, and in 2022 received a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from this same university.
In 2022, she became the first artist from Mexico to enter the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which she won. Lucía has already collaborated with several world-renown artists and musicians, including Natalia Lafourcade, Aloe Blacc, La Santa Cecilia, Quetzal, Son de Madera, Alex Mercado, and the National Jazz Orchestra of Mexico (ONJMX in Spanish). She has performed on stages around world: Carnegie Hall, Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Royce Hall at UCLA, the ASU Gammage in Arizona, El Cantoral, the National Center for the Arts, and the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris in Mexico City. She has also performed in renowned festivals like the Folk Festival in Vancouver and the International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Most recently, Lucía has just released her first full album. Produced by Grammy-winner Matt Pierson, it presents Lucía’s interpretations of jazz standards (“What a Difference a Day Makes,” “You Must Believe in Spring,” etc.) classic Spanish songs (including “Silencio,” “La Llorona,” “Como Fue”) and current pop songs (by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo), featuring an extraordinary group of musicians including Edward Simon, David Sanchez, Larry Grenadier, and Antonio Sánchez.
If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
Important Notices:
If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund.
Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.
