World Jazz with Tomchess & Ravi Padmanabha

There are two ways to watch the program: in-person at our venue Alphabet City or live-streamed online. If you’re coming live, you can also dine at the in-house restaurant 40 North—before, during, or after the concert. Please call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.  Open Table reservations are different from concert tkts.

Please scroll to the bottom to review our Covid-19 safety policies for indoor programs @ Alphabet City, including the proof of vaccination requirement.

Multi-instrumentalists & composers Tomchess (Pittsburgh-based) and Ravi Padmanabha present an evening of globally inspired jazz in celebration of the release of their vinyl album “Permanence of the Uninterrupted Continuity.”

Joined by bassist Eli Namay, the trio is inspired by sounds of Near Eastern music, free-jazz, and world roots. They create sounds that cross genres and are rarely played in typical jazz clubs. Their goal is to share rich audience experiences that simultaneously capture the nuances of life in our 21st century global culture.

Featured Musicians

Tomchess: Oud, Ney, Morsing, Composer

Ravi Padmanabha: Tabla, Sarangi, Percussions

Eli Namay: Upright Bass

Covid-19 policies for indoor programs [at Alphabet City] as of September 1, 2021

• To keep our audience safe, we will require proof of vaccination (physical card or photo) to attend all events at Alphabet City.
• There will be special accommodations for children under 12 and people with medical conditions or religious beliefs preventing them from being vaccinated. These audience members will be asked to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of the performance start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.
• All guests will be required to wear masks.
• Audience size will be limited to 60% total capacity and seats will be set up with moderate social distancing.