Nicholas Payton Trio ft. Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
About This Event
Nicholas Payton leads a trio featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart at Dizzy's Club. Payton, a New Orleans–raised, Grammy-winning trumpeter and essayist whose playing favors direct melodic argument and attention to time and tone, will be supported by Archer—whose résumé includes work with John Scofield and Robert Glasper and is documented across Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning recordings—and Stewart, a longtime New York presence known for shaping modern trio feel.
About the Artists
Nicholas Payton Trio
As a leading voice in American popular music, the Grammy Award-winning Nicholas Payton is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist who defies musical and artistic categories.
Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart
Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart are jazz musicians often heard in small-group settings, including appearances at Dizzy’s Club in New York City. Archer is a bassist whose résumé includes work with John Scofield and Robert Glasper, and his playing is documented across Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning recordings.
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.