Events
Every Monday night is a listening event at the Hot Club. Things start with a thematic set of records, presented by Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera or another Hot Club programmer, followed by a show-and-tell set of records from attendees.
Thursday April 30th Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey: Independent Women’s Blues
7:30-9:30pm
General Admission $25 - Members $20 - Students $15
Join us for a special lecture and listening session hosted by Dr. Sophie Abramowitz focusing on the bold, independent blues of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey! This event will offer social and historical context to their work, and give us new lenses for hearing their music.
Wednesday May 6th The Unseen Sidney Bechet
7:30-9:30pm
General Admission $25 - Members $20 - Students $15
See unreleased footage of legendary jazz pioneer Sidney Bechet for the first time including 1951 and 1955 live performances in great quality as well as Bechet's wedding. Includes a special concert performance with a surprise guest soprano saxophonist!
Russell Hall is one of the preeminent bassists in the New York City music scene, born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida. Join us for a special Mothers Day listening experience as Hall leads a trio in a rare, intimate setting!
Thursday May 14th Highlights from the Armand Borel Collection
7:30-9:30pm
General Admission $25 - Members $20
Explore highlights from the collection of Swiss Mathematician Armand Borel, now kept at the Hot Club of New York, including 78s and original Mono LPs in startlingly pristine condition alongside personal recollections from Borel's family and friends.
Private Events
The Hot Club is available for private listening sessions or any other type of event. Use the contact form below to describe your event (number of people, ideal date(s), length, and any other needs), and we will find a way to to make it work.