hen the New York City jazz scene — and much of the world — went into lockdown in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic spread, clubs closed, and tours were canceled. Many musicians had few income streams but were itching to play to sustain their chops and sanity. With little hint as to what it might become, pianist Emmet Cohen started livestreaming informal concerts, dubbed “Live From Emmet’s Place,” every Monday evening. It teamed his regular trio (bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole)
