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Jazz Ballads events in New York City this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Jazz Ballads Events This Weekend · New York City

George Garzone, Ralph Lalama, Allen Farnham, Chuck Zeuren, David Kingsnorth

Janice Friedman, Primary Influences Band

Bill Charlap, Renee Rosnes

Jochen Rueckert

David Hazeltine, Jaleel Shaw, Steve Davis, David Williams, Steve Nelson, Byron Landham

Eric Alexander Quartet

Ilhan Ersahin, Yusuke Yamamoto, Gintas Janusonis, DJ Monofied

Bill Charlap, Renee Rosnes

David Hazeltine, Jaleel Shaw, Steve Davis, David Williams, Steve Nelson, Byron Landham

Jochen Rueckert
Sound profile
A downtempo, organic sound.
Jazz ballads are a subgenre of jazz characterized by their slow tempos, lyrical melodies, and deeply emotional expression. Originating from the broader jazz tradition, they often feature a lead melodic instrument like saxophone, trumpet, or piano, frequently accompanied by a vocalist, supported by a rhythm section of piano, bass, and drums. The mood is typically romantic, melancholic, or introspective, emphasizing harmonic richness and melodic improvisation over virtuosic speed. They draw heavily from the Great American Songbook and original compositions, offering a more intimate and reflective side of jazz.
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