THURS 8 & 9:30 Ben Monder w/Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton, Tom Rainey
About This Event
Guitarist Ben Monder leads a quartet at Bar Bayeux with saxophonist Adam Kolker, Jeremy Stratton and drummer Tom Rainey. Monder brings three decades on New York’s jazz scene and projects that include work on David Bowie’s Blackstar; Kolker’s compositional saxophone voice, Stratton’s attentive ensemble role and Rainey’s free‑jazz drumming point toward texture‑driven, open improvisation.
About the Artists
Ben Monder
Immerse yourself in the evocative soundscapes of Ben Monder, a seasoned guitarist who has been a vibrant part of New York City's jazz scene for over three decades. Known for his mesmerizing and intricate playing style, Monder is a staple at the beloved Brooklyn venue, Barbès, where his performances captivate audiences with both solo compositions and collaborative works.
Adam Kolker
Adam Kolker is a jazz saxophonist and composer known for his work in the jazz genre.
Jeremy Stratton
Jeremy Stratton is a New York City jazz musician whose work sits between modern jazz and freer improvisation. At Bar Bayeux he has appeared in small-group settings alongside artists such as Matt Mitchell, Adam Kolker, Jeff Williams, Glenn Zaleski, Ben Monder, Kayvon Gordon, Marty Ehrlich, and Jerome Harris.
Kayvon Gordon
Kayvon Gordon is a New York City–based jazz musician whose work leans toward free-jazz structures and open improvisation. In club settings such as Bar Bayeux, Gordon appears in small-group lineups that emphasize listening and real-time response.
Tom Rainey
Tom Rainey is an American jazz drummer whose work moves between free jazz, experimental jazz, and the avant-garde. In New York City he appears at rooms like Ornithology Jazz Club, where his sets are shaped by close listening and quick shifts in texture.