On July 2, 2024, the Kevin Hays Trio—featuring pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Billy Hart—delivered an intimate performance at the Village Vanguard. This engagement was part of a week-long residency from July 2 to July 7, 2024, showcasing Hays's versatility and deep musical connections. (nycjazzrecord.com)
The trio's collaboration was particularly noteworthy, as it reunited Hays with Grenadier and Hart, both of whom had been integral to his previous recordings. Their shared history facilitated a seamless interplay, allowing for spontaneous improvisations and nuanced interpretations of jazz standards and original compositions.
While specific setlists from the July 2 performance are not readily available, the trio's subsequent shows on July 4 and July 6 featured a mix of Hays's original compositions and jazz classics, reflecting the group's cohesive musical vision. (setlist.fm)
Sources
- Kevin Hays Trio at Village Vanguard | Live Jazz Music in New York City on July 2
- Kevin Hays Trio at Village Vanguard | Live Jazz Music in New York City on July 5
- Kevin Hays Trio Concert Setlist at Village Vanguard, New York on July 4, 2024
- Kevin Hays Trio Concert Setlist at Village Vanguard, New York on July 6, 2024
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