TRIUMPHS
ESPRESSO
& WHISKEY
Today, live jazz runs Wednesday through Saturday, and as of February 2026, I’ve now led this program for three years. Something I’m genuinely proud of.
What makes the growth even more meaningful is that we never spent a single cent on external marketing, paid ads, or promotional collateral. Everything was built organically through word of mouth, great service, thoughtful food, strong cocktails, and most importantly, great music. The musicians carried the culture. The room built the reputation. The community made it sustainable. In our debut year, the impact was recognized when D Magazine named Triumphs a Top Jazz Venue of the Year. A huge honor for a new venue in a city with a deep musical legacy. I’m incredibly grateful to the owners of Triumphs for trusting me with the creative direction and live music programming, and for giving me a platform to merge my passion for design and live music into something that continues to grow three years later.
I want to publicly say thank you to my friend, mentor, and forever teacher, Joseph Olide. Thank you for trusting me with this process. This was a 50/50 split in terms of work and execution.
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