Yvonnick Prene Quartet: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Yvonnick Prene Quartet

The Yvonnick Prene Quartet is a jazz group led by harmonica player Yvonnick Prene, presenting small-ensemble sets shaped by swing-era language and modern New York pacing. At Smalls Jazz Club, the band works in close conversation, giving space for the harmonica to function as a frontline horn rather than a novelty. Their performances favor clarity over spectacle, with arrangements that keep the melody in view while leaving room for concise improvisation. The quartet’s identity is tied to the working-club circuit, where repertoire is tested night after night.