Are you a musician who has performed at Smalls or Mezzrow in the past and doesn’t have an artist account then please contact us directly at musician@smallslive.com.
The SmallsLIVE Foundation for Jazz Art & Education is a not-for-profit arts organization.
Our mission is to subsidize the operation of our venues, recording projects, tours and educational initiatives.
During this Covid-19 pandemic our mission is to keep the clubs floating until business can be restored.
We will also sponsor live-streamed concerts from the club that will keep the musicians working during this period.
We will also be offering emergency aid for Jazz musicians in need due to this calamity.
Archive
The SmallsLIVE Archive is an audio/video library of all the shows at Smalls & Mezzrow.
Royalties are paid directly to the musicians by The SmallsLIVE Foundation.
Members sponsor their favorite musicians by listening to their music.
Live Stream
Smalls Jazz Club has been a pioneer in live streaming and began streaming shows live from the venue in 2007.
There is no cost to watch our live streams. During normal operating times the entire evening is streamed.
During this Covid-19 pandemic period there will be special live concerts scheduled in advance.
SmallsLIVE Catalog
The SmallsLIVE Catalog is a collection of individually produced artist projects.
SmallsLIVE Members may sponsor artists of their choice and receive their music as downloads or CDs.
Sponsorships directly support the artist.
Russ Meissner
Drums
Recently Added
06/08/2017
Smalls
The David Ambrosio / Russ Meissner Sextet
12/19/2016
Smalls
The David Ambrosio/Russ Meissner Sextet
12/17/2016
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
09/26/2015
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
10/10/2014
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
09/13/2013
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
08/31/2011
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
12/29/2010
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
03/24/2010
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
12/11/2008
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
01/31/2008
Smalls
The Sean Smith Quartet
Upcoming Shows
New York drummer/composer Russ Meissner is currently involved with several projects including, Jim Campilongo and Honeyfingers, the Sean Smith Quartet, the Matt Renzi Trio, the Kenny Wessel Group and the JC Sanford Quartet. He also co-leads a group with bassist David Ambrosio and their new album Moments in Time is out on SteepleChase Records. Russ grew up in Toronto Canada and attended William Paterson University in New Jersey where he studied with John Riley and Rufus Ried, graduating with a BA in jazz performance. As a vital part of the New York music scene, Russ has performed with diverse artists including John Abercrombie, Bill Charlap, Norah Jones, Lucy Wainwright Roche and many others. He can be heard on more than thirty albums and has performed throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Israel and Japan.
Weblinks:
http://www.russmeissner.com/