Nicholas Payton Trio ft. Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
About This Event
Nicholas Payton, a Grammy-winning New Orleans–raised trumpeter and writer, leads a trio at Dizzy's Club. He is joined by bassist Vicente Archer — whose credits include John Scofield and Robert Glasper and whose work appears on multiple Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning recordings — and drummer Bill Stewart, a longtime presence on the New York scene noted for collaborations with Melissa Aldana and Walter Smith III.
About the Artists
Nicholas Payton
Nicholas Payton is a New Orleans–raised trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist whose work moves between straight-ahead jazz and broader American song forms. A Grammy Award winner, he is also known as a public writer, using essays and commentary to address music alongside race, politics, and everyday life.
Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart, a dynamic force in the jazz world, commands the drums with unparalleled finesse and creativity. Regularly captivating audiences at the renowned Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, Stewart is a vital part of New York City's vibrant jazz scene.