The Oz Noy QuartetW/Mark Whitfield Jr, James Genus, Ray Angry

Mark Whitfield is a New York–based performer whose live work often crosses the line between rock/pop songwriting and the harmonic language of jazz. He appears at The Bitter End, a Manhattan room with a long history of testing new material in close quarters.

The Oz Noy Quartet brings guitarist Oz Noy’s fusion-minded jazz to New York City stages, including sets at The Bitter End. Built for close interaction, the group pairs Noy with drummer Mark Whitfield Jr.

Oz Noy is an Israeli-born guitarist and composer who has made New York City his base since the 1990s, moving between jazz, rock, blues, and funk with a fusion player’s instincts. A regular presence at Iridium, he leads projects like the Oz Noy Trio and the Oz Noy Organ Trio, and has shared bills there with artists including Wayne Krantz, Robben Ford, Brian Charette, and Shawn Pelton, alongside appearances tied to Les Paul celebrations.

Mark Whitfield Jr. is a New York–based jazz drummer heard in both straight-ahead and free improvising settings. At Bar Bayeux, he appears alongside vibraphonist-composer Yuhan Su and bassist Luke Stewart, working in the small-group, open-form language that ties the city’s club circuit to its experimental scene.

James Genus is a bassist whose work moves between jazz, rock, and pop settings, with a steady presence in New York City’s working music scene. He is known for his role with the Saturday Night Live Band and for frequent session work that puts him in changing ensembles and tight arrangements.

Ray Angry is a musician and composer recognized for his contributions to various musical genres, including jazz and soul.