Rich Townsend The Magnificent Nightrain
About This Event
Saxophonist Rich Townsend leads The Magnificent Nightrain in a late-night set at Arthur’s Tavern. Townsend moves between straight-ahead jazz and free improvisation; the group's playing favors risk and quick responsiveness, with shifting tempos and open harmonies. The room’s emphasis on close listening and unadorned ensemble interplay lets collective decisions unfold in real time.
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.