5 Things to Know About the Live Album Cien Noches

It was recorded over a 100-night residency at Cafe Central. The Ben Sidran Hammond Quartet performed there nightly, and the album draws from those shows.

The album captures the evolution of a live set. Playing the same room for months let the band refine and deepen their sound night after night.

It features the Hammond organ prominently. Sidran’s quartet centers on that instrument, giving the album a warm, groove-heavy feel.

The recording is raw and immediate. Because it’s pulled from actual performances, it avoids the polish of studio albums.

It’s a document of endurance and chemistry. One hundred nights of playing together created a tight, intuitive group dynamic that comes through on every track.