Sip & Spin: The Wine & 78 RPM Jazz Experience

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What happens when carefully selected wines meet the warm crackle of early jazz on original 78 RPM records? Inside a hidden jazz den in Flatiron, rare recordings and distinctive pours come together alongside the stories, traditions, and foundations that shaped them. Get ready to sip, listen, and discover how sound and flavor can shape — and elevate — one another in real time.

Join New York Adventure Club for an immersive evening at The Hot Club of New York where early jazz history meets the rich traditions of wine through guided storytelling and curated tastings, with this session spotlighting the world of port.

Led by sommelier Amy Karasavas alongside jazz archivist Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera of The Hot Club of New York — a jazz listening organization dedicated to exploring the many eras of jazz — our unique experience will include:

• Access inside The Hot Club of New York, home to an extensive archive of original 78 RPM shellac records and vintage playback equipment
• An exploration of early jazz foundations, tracing formative styles, influential artists, and the evolution of recorded sound in the 78 RPM era
• A guided tasting of four distinct port styles, highlighting production methods, history, and regional traditions
• A curated chocolate pairing, designed to complement and enhance the unique flavor profiles of each port
• A real-time, port-led listening experience, featuring 78 RPM recordings selected to reflect and respond to each pour

No Wine & 78 RPM Jazz Experience is ever the same.

See you there!

*We highly recommend eating beforehand as the only food provided during this experience is the chocolate served as part of the tasting.

About Amy

Amy Karasavas received her sommelier certification from the Sommelier Society of America in 2018. In 2025, she completed her Diploma with the WSET. She is currently studying to become a Master of Burgundy. She has traveled to some of the world’s famous wine regions, including Napa Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire Valley, Portugal’s Douro Valley, Chile'ss Maipo Valley, Greece, Tuscany, the Finger Lakes, and many regions of Spain. You can find her on Instagram @thatpourwoman.

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.

Wine Testimonials (All Wine Tastings led by Amy Karasavas)

"Amy was super. Very, knowledgable, interesting and an overall excellent speaker." -Michael

"Informative and interactive. Amy is a great resource of info!" -Catelin

"She was knowledgeable, easy to understand, well paced" -Christina

"Amy was so engaging and the opportunity to ask questions and otherwise chat helped to make it much more interactive. I would repeat this webinar for sure!" -Stacy

"Fun and educational. Amy was great at explaining wine in a way that is easy to understand without feeling like she's talking down to you." -Joanna

"Slides were great, information was easy to understand and not too wordy. Amy was a great webinar host!" -Anthony

"The subject matter! :) Seriously, though, besides general interest in wines, I’ve had the pleasure of attending another seminar led by Amy, and I knew that this event is going to be wonderful and interesting. She is an excellent speaker." -Marina

"The content was the right blend of history, science and practical advice. I learned a few things and had fun." -Penny

" I liked the atmosphere I’d discovery without judgment or pretense—it was simply fun and educational!" -Linda

" The host was affable and quite knowledgeable. Good selection of wine" -Luis

" Variety of the wine and the distinct profiles that we could taste" -Michael

" Wine was great. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the setting was charming." -Diane

" The presenter's knowledge, tasting a variety of wines and learning about them." -Katrin

" The variety of wines and the friendly environment" -Danielle

" Great that Amy was able to educate everyone on how to taste. She was articulate, pleasant and fun." -Robert

" Very informative and interesting" -Gwen

" Amy's expertise, the wine, the location." -Lori

" I liked the instructor, the venue and the overall flow of the evening." -Leah

" Well-selected wines, great information, friendly atmosphere." -Jana

" Great way to learn more about wine. The space and group size lend themselves well to open conversation, and Amy is very knowledgeable and approachable" -Femke

" Nice casual and informative" -Jeff

" Drinking wine, meeting people, learning about wine" -Lexsy

Jazz 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

"Extraordinary introductions in the world of early jazz recordings in an amazing setting, under the magic guidance of passionate host Mathew Făt Cat" -Adrian

"Fat Cat’s immense knowledge and dedication to persevering the music by sharing all the treasures collected. I’m going to make effort to attend more gatherings." -Yao

"The host was very good and obviously knowledgeable about jazz" -Kenneth

Disclaimer

Must be 21 or older. ID will be checked at door.

Ticket price is for educational demonstration with complimentary beverage tastings.

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Categories: In-Person, Food & Drink