Cyrus Chestnut

Sun, Jan 25

*Please note this is a dinner show and guests are required to order one entree per person. $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 –Sun Cyrus Chestnut – piano “The best jazz pianist of his generation.” – Time Cyrus Chestnut performs a special SpirioCast Solo Piano Performance, presented by Steinway & Sons, as part of the Steinway & Sons SpirioCast Series at SMOKE. This Sunday event is an addition to his shows during the week and a rare opportunity to hear him in this intimate setting. Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, a virtuoso renowned for his soulful brilliance, celebrates his birthday by leading this exceptional trio featuring guest vocalist Carla Cook. Chestnut’s playing, deeply rooted in gospel and blues, infuses each performance with profound emotional depth. As The New York Times notes, his “crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evoke another era… multifaceted and dynamic,” seamlessly blending tradition with fresh innovation to captivate audiences. Chestnut’s artistry has earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most distinctive and compelling jazz pianists of his generation. As The New York Daily News aptly describes him, he is “the rightful heir to Bud Powell, Art Tatum, and Erroll Garner.”