Exclusive Jazz 78rpm Listening Session @ Jazz Archivist's Home Studio

While the sounds of 20th century jazz standards can be brought up in seconds on your favorite music streaming platform, nothing compares to hearing them played from their original records. Fortunately, one local jazz archivist has amassed a trove of thousands of records from the biggest names in jazz, and is ready to show off his private collection to the public for the very first time. It's time to step inside a private residence (turned bona fide jazz den) to listen to some of history's most groundbreaking jazz records like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive listening session through the deep and comprehensive jazz 78rpm record collection of The Hot Club of New York, a jazz listening organization in New York City that explores the many eras of jazz.

Led by jazz archivist Matthew "Fat Cat" Rivera, who spins records each week for The Hot Club of New York and on WKCR-FM, this exclusive experience surrounding his one-of-a-kind studio and collection in Brooklyn will include:

• A behind-the-scenes tour of Fat Cat's home with its priceless record collection and music archiving studio
• A discussion of the history of 78rpm records, from the earliest Jazz recordings, to its evolution through Ragtime, Swing, BeBop, and beyond
• A close look at the special equipment Rivera uses to preserve and play historic recordings
• An intimate listening session featuring a curated selection of rare 78rpm records, all played on a vintage high-fidelity sound system
• Complimentary wine to indulge in

No experience at The Hot Club of New York headquarters is ever the same.

See you there!

*This experience is located inside a private residence in Brookyln — the exact address will be revealed in the confirmation email

**This experience is limited to 10 guests

***Please note that the residence is located up one flight of stairs

About Matthew "Fat Cat" Rivera

The sounds of Jazz first captivated archivist Matthew "Fat Cat" Rivera at a young age, compelling him to seek out the music and dig deeper into its history. It was Sidney Bechet's "Blue Horizon," Louis Armstrong's "Potato Head Blues," and Billie Holiday's "Did I Remember?" among others, that ignited Rivera's fervent passion for collecting and sharing the music, a passion that has since led him to assemble an archive of thousands of records that he presents each week with a listening group called The Hot Club of New York and on WKCR-FM. Now, for the first time, Rivera is offering a behind-the-scenes tour of his deep and comprehensive Jazz collection and the opportunity to hear the music on a world class sound system.

Testimonials

"It was awesome" -Monica

"Loved listening to and hearing about jazz. Presenter was very nice and interesting - make you feel comfortable at his place too." -Lorraine

"Incredible, in-depth knowledge of “Fat Cat” You can ask him any question and he can answer off the top of his head, and then hand you a book with a complete history." -Michael

"It was great listening to jazz 78s on great vintage equipment & Matthew’s deep knowledge" -Deb

Disclaimer

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Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. ID will be checked at door.

Ticket price is for listening session with complimentary snacks and beverages.

Photo Credit: Main - John G. Cannon

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