Rich Townsend The Magnificent Nightrain
About This Event
Saxophonist Rich Townsend appears with The Magnificent Nightrain at Arthur's Tavern, a room that prizes close listening and unadorned ensemble playing. Drawing on Townsend's movement between straight‑ahead jazz and free improvisation, the set tends to unfold through shifting tempos, open harmonies and collective decisions made in real time, favoring risk and quick responsiveness over polish.
About the Artists
Rich Townsend
Rich Townsend is a New York City–based jazz musician whose work moves between straight-ahead jazz and free improvisation. He has appeared at Arthur’s Tavern, a room that prizes close listening and unadorned ensemble playing.
The Magnificent Nightrain
The Magnificent Nightrain is a New York City–based group working at the edge of jazz and free improvisation. The band has appeared at Arthur’s Tavern, a room where close listening and long-form interplay are part of the tradition.