Saul Dautch Quintet
About This Event
Saxophonist Saul Dautch leads the Saul Dautch Quintet at Smalls Jazz Club, moving through standards and contemporary material with an ear for ensemble balance and clear, unforced solos. The band's personnel intersects with members of the Alexi David Quartet and Trio; the evening favors close listening, steady time feel and conversational, clarity-driven playing rather than showmanship.
About the Artists
Saul Dautch
Saul Dautch is a New York City–based jazz musician heard in small-room settings like Smalls Jazz Club. He appears with his own Saul Dautch Quintet and in ensembles such as the Alexi David Quartet, where the work is built around close listening and fast, practical decisions on the bandstand.
Saul Dautch Quintet
The Saul Dautch Quintet is a New York City jazz group heard at Smalls Jazz Club, working in the close-quarters tradition the room is known for. Built around bandleader Saul Dautch, the quintet moves through standards and contemporary material with an ear for ensemble balance and clear, unforced solos.
Alexi David Quartet
The Alexi David Quartet is a working jazz group heard on New York City bandstands, including sets at Smalls Jazz Club. The quartet’s personnel and repertoire shift with the room, but the focus stays on interaction, time, and a steady commitment to the tune.
Alexi David Trio
Alexi David Trio is a New York City jazz group heard at Smalls Jazz Club, working in the close quarters of the small-room tradition. The lineup can shift night to night, but the emphasis stays on ensemble interaction, time feel, and fidelity to the tune.