Off-Broadway Jazz Concert

Ashley Jones3
#1Off-Broadway Jazz Concert
Posted: 8/3/18 at 5:21pm

Jazz has come back to Hell’s Kitchen! Weekly concerts showcasing the best musicians in NYC.

SpoonFed NYC, located in the heart of the theatre district, has recently become the home for New York City Jazz Guitarist Chris Crocco. He leads his modern jazz ensemble called FLUID on Wednesday nights.

“Guitarist Chris Crocco’s scorching lines and wide intervals herald the arrival of a new guitar star on the scene.” – Bill Milkowski, Jazztimes

“Chris Crocco’s Fluid Trio+ stands out a bit from the gaggle of current jazz guitar recordings by virtue of its sheer stylistic range, and by the virtuosity of the playing therein.” –Dave Wayne, Allaboutjazz.com

SpoonFed NYC opened its doors to the public in 2017 with the hope of making each customer feel a sense of love and hospitality though its food. Owner and chef Randy Strickland-Witherspoon has been catering for Broadway shows, including Wickedand Hamilton since 2008. SpoonFed NYC serves up classics from the South Carolina low-country, alongside unique takes on traditional meals. 

Chris Crocco has established himself as one of the most unique improvisational voices performing in jazz today. Over the past 25 years he has performed with Kenny Werner, Mike Mainieri, John Lockwood, Dennis Irwin, George Garzone, Greg Tardy, Sam Yahel, Antonio Farao, Frank Tiberi, Bob Gulloti, Francis Mela, Ben Street, Kenny Brooks, Ross Pederson, Peter Slavov, Pete Zimmer, Jeremy Allen, John Sullivan, Rick Margitiza, Essiet Essiet, Elvind Opsvik, Charles Blenzig, Sean Conly, Tony Moreno, and Ian Froman. Along with his group FLUID, Chris delivers a unique voice while giving his music a life of its own.  

Each biweekly performance at SpoonFed NYC consists of two sets, one at 8:30 PM and another at 10:00 PM. There is a cover charge of $10. 

Dates of Upcoming Performances:

August 8th– Feat. Kenny Brooks (Saxophone) and Ian Froman (Drums)

            22nd– Feat. Sean Conly (Bass) and Ian Froman (Drums)

September 5th– Feat. Kenny Brooks (Saxophone) and Ian Froman (Drums)

                  19th– Feat. Evan Gregor (Bass) and Ian Froman (Drums)

October 3rd, 17th, and 24th.

For more information, contact c2studiosnyc@gmail.com or visit his website www.chriscrocco.com for a complete biography and album/single releases.