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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.
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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.
Evan Schwam
Tenor Sax
Recently Added
06/01/2011
Smalls
The Evan Schwam Duo
07/22/2010
Smalls
After -hours Jam Session
06/20/2009
Smalls
The Lawrence Leathers Quartet
Upcoming Shows
Evan Schwam attended New Yorks La Guardia High School of Music, Art and the Performing Arts. Here he was first introduced to jazz while playing the tenor saxophone in the jazz ensemble under the direction of tuba great Bob Stewart.In 1996, as part of the New York All-City High School Jazz Band, Evan was selected to perform for president Clinton's 50th birthday party at Radio City Music Hall. With members of the saxophone section, he played "Happy Birthday" at a private closed-door reception for the president and first lady.While attending the Manes College of Musics New School Jazz Program, Evan studied with Chico Hamilton, Makanda Ken McIntyre, Junior Mance, Arnie Lawrence, Chris Byars, Aaron Sachs and Cecil McBee.In 2000 Evan became a permanent member Chico Hamilton & Euphoria.In 2006 Evan got the opportunity to perform again for president Clinton. With pianist Junior Mance, he played a musical tribute to the former president as he was presented with a lifetime achievement award at New School University.In 2007 also Evan performed at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival with both Cassandra Wilson and Chico Hamilton.Evan was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2008 Thelonius Monk International Saxophone Competition.Evan regularly performs around the New York City area with his Quartet