Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this June with a full slate of nightly performances!
At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch: Close To You, Stacey Kent, Hilary Kole Quartet, Yardbird Big Band directed by David DeJesus, Jeff Harnar in “It’s De-Lovely”, The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Stilgoe, Miss Maybell and Her Ragtime Romeos, Natalie Douglas in “A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE – The Nat Pack: Sammy & Nat & Stevie & Joe”, The Hot Sardines, Caelan Cardello Trio, Mariel Bildstein Septet, Rosena Hill with Cyrus Chestnut, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Naama Quartet: “Dream With Me”, Sam Dillon Quartet, and Amanda Green and Friends.
Birdland Theater will present Wycliffe Gordon Quintet, Joe Alterman Trio (feat. Houston Person), Steve Smith and Vital Information, Matt Munisteri Quartet, and Tony Glausi “Awaken” Album Release.
Repeat engagements include Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, The Birdland Big Band, and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
See below for the full schedule! More information can be found at www.birdlandjazz.com
May 30 – June 1 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Ethan Iverson Trio w/ Buster Williams & Billy Hart
Ethan Iverson came to prominence in the early 2000s as the pianist in the iconoclastic trio The Bad Plus, a group famed for legendary explorations into genre cross-pollination and an experimentalism with style that connected with a new generation of music listener. But the pianist’s success has included many other expeditions, including a long-time post in the quartet of Billy Hart, the Miles Davis/Herbie Hancock drummer; work with legends Ron Carter and Albert “Tootie” Heath; recordings with Mark Turner, Tom Harrell, and Jack Dejohnette; and significant works of both program curation (Duke University’s Thelonious Monk Centennial Celebration) and jazz scholarship (his popular blog “Do The M@th). In this three night engagement at the Theater, Iverson reassembles a profound configuration in which he has spent considerable time: trio with legends Buster Williams on bass and Billy Hart on drums, some of the most recorded, influential artists of the past 60 years. As the pianist cautions: “Expect the unexpected!”
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 1 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Adrian Galante Album Release Celebration
The sensational clarinetist and pianist Adrian Galante possesses that rare ability to bring absolutely anyone into his music. Known for his “vocal-like” quality on the clarinet, his swing-styled, bebop-oriented, and blues-steeped expression has led to tours throughout America, Australia, Europe, and Asia and work with artists such as Tamir Hendelman, Alan Broadbent, Rossano Sportiello, Joe LaBarbera, Randy Porter, Larry Koonse, Rebecca Kilgore, James Morrison, Greta Matassa, Ashlin Parker, and Eric Hardgrove, among others. He celebrates the release of his debut recording, out on Zoho Music this past April: “Introducing Adrian Galante.” The recording features a special combination of clarinet, guitar, and the beautifully nostalgic sound of the celeste, all over drums and bass—and with masterful musicians at the helm of each. Let Galante introduce himself in person at this one-night-only engagement.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 2 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch: Close To You
Birdland Jazz Club is proud to present Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch: Close To You on Monday, June 2. This highly anticipated concert pairs the legendary singer/pianist Billy Stritch with acclaimed jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli in an inspired musical collaboration that transcends genres and celebrates the art of song. In Close To You, Stritch and Stravelli will explore a thrilling repertoire that spans jazz, pop, Brazilian music, classic rock-n-roll, country, and rhythm & blues. With selections from artists such as The Everly Brothers, Lou Rawls, Milton Nascimento, Michel Legrand, and Jule Styne, the evening promises a rich and diverse musical journey—brought to life with extraordinary artistry, improvisation, and heart. Over the course of more than a dozen years of performing together, Stritch and Stravelli have cultivated a profound musical connection, one rooted in deep respect for melody, lyric, and story. While both are widely celebrated for their interpretations of jazz and the American Songbook, this collaboration showcases their shared passion for timeless music from all corners of the popular canon. They will be joined by two of New York’s most sought-after musicians: Pat O’Leary on bass and Mark McLean on drums. Expect pure delight!
$40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 3-7 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (6/3-5); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (6/6-7) – Birdland Jazz Club
Stacey Kent
A singer of marvelous talent, Stacey Kent’s beautiful voice and natural musicality have been the feature of 12 studio albums, including Platinum, Double-Gold and Gold records that have garnered her a much-deserved worldwide audience clocking over 500 million streams. With performances in over 55 countries during her stellar career, Kent’s global fandom makes perfect sense: over the course of two decades as a recording artist, her miraculous fluency singing in French, Italian, German, Portuguese and English allows her to relate to audiences across cultural borders. Naturally, Kent’s vision has broadened beyond the Great American Songbook: French and Brazilian classics also feature prominently in her contemporary work. Her September 2021 album, Songs From Other Places, was released to critical acclaim; she released her latest studio album, Summer Me, Winter Me (Naive Records) in November of 2023. Her newest recording is due in the fall of 2025. For this special summer show, Kent is backed by her working group of veteran collaborators.
$50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 6-8 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Wycliffe Gordon Quintet
Widely regarded as one of the foremost voices on trombone in the world today, the great Wycliffe Gordon brings his Quartet to Birdland for a weekend of good old New Orleans fun. The trombonist-composer has been presented with some of the jazz’s highest distinctions: the 2019 Sonny Award from Suncoast Jazz; the 2018 “Louie Award” by the Louis Armstrong House Museum; the 2017 International Trombone Association Award; the 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014 ASCAP Plus Awards for his composing; Downbeat Magazine’s “Best Trombone” Award in 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2012; and the Jazz Journalists Association “Trombonist of the Year” Award a whopping 15 times. His signature artistry is a combination of impossible technique, jubilant swagger, and soul-drenched expression.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 7 (Saturday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Hilary Kole Quartet
The wonderful Hilary Kole is proud to be making her return this year to Birdland, where she led many jazz parties and performed for many years. A singer, composer, and arranger who has headlined in the United States and around the world at the Umbria Jazz Festival, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Town Hall, The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, and throughout Japan and Europe, Kole has recorded with music legends David Brubeck, Oscar Peterson, Michel LeGrand, Hank Jones, John Pizzarelli, Monty Alexander, Kenny Barron, and Freddy Cole, the Indianapolis Symphony, and The Colorado Symphony, among others. Her debut recording, “Haunted Heart,” was released to critical acclaim in 2009, winning the Gold Disc Award in Japan and receiving a 4-star review in Downbeat. Her sophomore recording, “You Are There,” was named as “Record Of The Year” in USA Today, as well as receiving the 2010 Bistro Award for “Record of the Year.” Kole’s third release, “A Self- Portrait,” earned a place on a USA Today top 10 list. She is also a Delius Award-winning composer and a 3-time award-winner with the National Federation of Music for her compositions.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 8 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Yardbird Big Band directed by David DeJesus
Birdland celebrates Charlie “Yardbird” Parker’s life and legacy with this performance dedicated to the Bird’s trailblazing genius. Join the Yardbird Big Band, directed by David DeJesus, on June 8th for a tribute to the great master’s music. This band brings together some of the best musicians in New York City to play Bird’s songs, and DeJesus—an expert on the life of Charlie Parker—will guide audiences through this evening of iconic music. The songs may be classic, but the arrangements are fresh with this bebop big band!
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 9 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Jeff Harnar in “It’s De-Lovely”
What better place to celebrate Cole Porter’s birthday than Birdland—the crown jewel of New York’s music scene? On Monday, June 9 at 7:00 PM, award-winning concert and recording artist Jeff Harnar, hailed as one of Porter’s premier interpreters, brings his celebrated show IT’S DE-LOVELY to the Birdland stage. A joyful, stylish celebration of Porter’s timeless wit and elegance, IT’S DE-LOVELY features beloved standards including “It’s De-Lovely,” “Let’s Do It,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Begin the Beguine,” “Easy to Love,” and a few delightful surprises originally introduced by Danny Kaye and Jimmy Durante. The New York Times has declared, “Harnar and Porter are a perfect fit,” and this evening promises to be just that—an ideal pairing of interpreter and inspiration. Harnar’s impressive résumé includes Carnegie Hall appearances for both the Cole Porter and Noël Coward Centennial Galas. His televised PBS concerts include The 1959 Broadway Songbook with Alex Rybeck, and American Songbook: Stephen Sondheim and Remember: Songs of the Holidays with KT Sullivan. His recent recordings on PS Classics—A Collective Cy (2023) and I Know Things Now: My Life in Sondheim’s Words (2022)—have earned critical acclaim. Harnar will be joined by special guest Billy Stritch, the Grammy-winning singer, pianist, arranger, and songwriter. The performance will also be joined by Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano. The show’s music director is Alex Rybeck, an award-winning musical force in his own right, who leads a stellar trio featuring Ritt Henn on bass and Dan Gross on drums. This evening promises to be a swinging, stylish, and unforgettable tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century—on the night of his birth, in the city that never sleeps.
VIP $50 / $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 10-14 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (6/10-12); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (6/13-14) – Birdland Jazz Club
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra
Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie was and still is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 19 Grammy Awards (including 2024’s Best Large Jazz Ensemble), performed for kings, queens, and other world royalty, appeared in several movies, television shows, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world. Jazz greats like Lester Young, Billie Holiday, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, Sonny Payne, and more became international stars once they began working with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra. This 18-member orchestra, many hand-picked by the Count himself, is still continuing the excellent history started by Basie of stomping and shouting the blues, as well as refining those musical particulars that allow for the deepest and most moving of swing.
$50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 13-15 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Joe Alterman Trio (feat. Houston Person, 6/15 only)
Enjoy a weekend with Birdland favorite Joe Alterman—and, on Sunday night, join him in welcoming special guest and jazz legend Houston Person to the stage, hot off the release of their new recording, “Brisket for Breakfast”! Alterman is the pianist who Ramsey Lewis calls “a joy to behold”; who Les McCann calls “a giant”; and whose warm, upbeat pianism calls forth the exuberant wit of Ahmad Jamal, the blues of Red Garland, and the reflections of Bill Evans. An Atlanta native who has been performing in New York City for over ten years, former releases included Joe Alterman Plays Les McCann: Big Mo & Little Joe (August 2023) and Solo Joe: Songs You Know both in the same month. His prior recording, The Upside of Down, captured the power of two sets he played at Birdland in 2019 and 2020 in the months just preceding the pandemic. Alterman’s expertise lies in his ability to bring the heat on keys, conjuring up the down-home good feelings which we so badly need right about now. Perhaps this is why famed jazz critic Nat no Hentoff says that the young pianist “would have been able to hold his own jamming with…Lester Young, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, and Duke Ellington.” On night three of this engagement, he will be jamming with jazz royalty in the form of Houston Person, whose soulful saxophone cry brought him into collaboration with Horace Silver, Lena Horne, Ron Carter, and so many others throughout the second half of the 20th century. Let Alterman and Person swing you out of your seats. Don’t be surprised if you dance the whole show!
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 14 (Saturday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Joe Stilgoe
A world-class singer, pianist, and songwriter whose sharp wit, dazzling musicianship, and authentic charisma have made him one of the UK’s most distinctive performers, Joe Stilgoe—the son of songwriter Richard Stilgoe and opera singer Annabel Hunt—has built a genre-defying career wherein jazz, theatre, and classic pop tangle in a modern twist. His latest album THEATRE, featuring the Metropole Orkest and BBC Concert Orchestra, marked a career high point—a lush, orchestral journey that, as Bebop Spoken Here wrote, “lures you into a wonderful world of make-believe.” This after the singer’s pandemic-era project “Stilgoe in the Shed” became an online sensation, raising over £50,000 for charity and topping the UK Jazz Chart. Stilgoe has headlined Royal Albert Hall, co-created shows for the London Jazz Festival, and composed a family musical (“ZOG”), always bringing warmth and humor to each stage. A regular on BBC Radio and JazzFM, he has performed for royalty and collaborated with orchestras across the globe. Catch this modern entertainer with an old soul as he marries vintage elegance and new flair.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 15 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Miss Maybell and Her Ragtime Romeos
Miss Maybell plays “old music for the young at heart,” and it’s a sight to behold. Offering an exuberant mix of ragtime, early jazz, blues, and country classics, Maybell (the talented Lauren Sansaricq) and crew transport audiences to a different time, but in their expert hands, the music feels as fresh as ever. Vocalist/washboardist Sansaricq’s lovely connection with pianist Charlie Judkins—called a “genius piano player” by the Syncopated Times—radiates an infectious energy. Their toe-tapping romps will leave audiences smiling. Brian Nalepka (bass and tuba) and Andy Stein (saxophone) round out the group, which was recently featured on The NPR Show “Person Place Thing” with Randy Cohen. Don’t miss this delightful one-nighter—this time with her Ragtime Romeos!
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 16 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Natalie Douglas in “A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE – The Nat Pack: Sammy & Nat & Stevie & Joe”
Birdland Jazz Club is proud to welcome back the powerhouse vocalist and fourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas for her fourth annual Juneteenth concert, “A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE – The Nat Pack: Sammy & Nat & Stevie & Joe,” on Monday, June 16 at 7pm. Known for her deeply soulful voice, charismatic storytelling, and joyful presence, Douglas will pay tribute to four iconic African American musical legends: Sammy Davis, Jr., Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, and Joe Williams. This concert marks the New York City debut of the new program, which recently premiered to rave reviews at London’s famed Crazy Coqs. Clive Davis of The Times (UK) awarded the show a rare five-star review, writing: “(Natalie Douglas) For pure energy, playfulness and heart-on-sleeve emotion, she is in a league of her own. Her latest show…turns out to be even more exhilarating.” Douglas will be joined by her longtime collaborator and acclaimed Music Director Brian Nash (Jennifer Holliday, John Cameron Mitchell), along with her stellar band, for an evening that promises to be as celebratory as it is soul-stirring. With a career that spans performances across the U.S. and around the globe, Natalie Douglas has also created more than 80 concerts at her beloved musical home, Birdland Jazz Club, where she continues to captivate audiences with her signature warmth, humor, and passion. Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of music, legacy, and liberation.
$40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 17-21 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (6/17-19); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (6/20-21) – Birdland Jazz Club
The Hot Sardines
Stars of the trad-jazz world, The Hot Sardines bring early jazz into the modern day. With their love of classic jazz—jazz that feeds the heart and soul—bandleader Evan Palazzo, lead singer Elizabeth Bougerol, and a New York-based ensemble have brought their music across the globe for years. Their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, smooth vocals and love for audience engagement earned them the respect of Downbeat Magazine, who called the group “one of the most delightfully energetic bands on New York’s ‘hot’ music scene.” The Hot Sardines have released eight records since 2011 to critical acclaim. “Everything in our DNA is about connecting with the audience,” says Bougerol. Make sure not to miss this exciting night!
$50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 20-22 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Steve Smith and Vital Information
A truly unique musician with a fabulous artistic path, the great drummer Steve Smith began playing in big bands in the 1970s as he studied with legendary teachers Alan Dawson and Freddie Gruber. His all-star group Vital Information has performed since the early 1970s, since before Smith joined the iconic rock band, Journey, with whom he rocketed to international fame. After decades of performances that has seen new members join over the years, Vital Information now includes the incredible Manuel Valera (Guggenheim Fellow and Grammy nominated pianist) and the world-class Janek Gwizdala (electric bassist for fusion jazz legends Mike Stern, Randy Brecker and Peter Erskine). Vital Information has, over the years, been a four-member ensemble. This new trio format allows for new possibilities in the group’s miraculous combination of bebop, funk, South Indian traditional, and contemporary influences. And, for Vital Information’s 40th Anniversary celebration in 2023, Wounded Bird Records released Steve Smith and Vital Information: The Complete Columbia Recordings, a four CD set of Vital Information’s first 4 albums. With: Steve Smith (drums) Manuel Valera (keyboards) Janek Gwizdala (bass).
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 21 (Saturday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Caelan Cardello Trio
A talented young pianist with a sensitive touch, a love for swinging, and a robust technical facility, Caelan Cardello started playing piano at the age of 5. Since his early training in both jazz and classical styles, the young artist has been recognized by the music community many times over, including as the recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Award, the James Moody College Scholarship Award for “Outstanding Musicianship,” the 2021 BMI Foundation’s Future Jazz Master Award, and selection as a Semifinalist in the prestigious Herbie Hancock 2023 International Piano Competition and as a Finalist in the American Pianist Awards. He has performed at some of New York City’s most famed halls of music, including Dizzy’s Club, Minton’s Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club and the Jazz Standard. Currently set to receive a Master’s degree this year from The Juilliard School, Caelan is active in and out of New York City, and brings his sparkling trio to the Jazz Club for one night in June.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 22 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Mariel Bildstein Septet
The talented jazz trombonist Mariel Bildstein is a bold improviser whose vocalistic sound delights her audiences. Bildstein’s concept spans reflections on early New Orleans-based styles all the way to contemporary innovations. She serves as the lead trombonist in the Birdland mainstay Arturo O’Farill’s Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and the rock band Brass Against, and her performances at Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Caramoor Jazz Festival, Smalls Jazz Club, and other prestigious venues have marked her career for success. Across her work as both sidewoman and leader, excellence shines through. On her debut album Backbone (2020), featuring the finest of both young and veteran New York jazz artists, she creates tonal pictures that evoke a range of eras and emotions; and on Steppin’ Out (2023), she develops this contemporary ease with vintage timbres. Bildstein always stays invested in the romance of swing music—its raw yet restrained energy, and the colors that emerge from a band which values Duke Ellington as much as the urge to make modern statements.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 23 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Rosena Hill with Cyrus Chestnut
Be there when the incredible Rosena Hill performs with piano great Cyrus Chestnut at the Jazz Club in June! Rosena Hill Jackson is a vibrant force on Broadway and beyond, known for her captivating performances and rich musicality. She made her mark as Nettie Fowler in Carousel, stepping in after Renée Fleming—a testament to her remarkable talent. Handpicked by Harold Prince, she starred in Prince of Broadway, further solidifying her theatrical stature. Her Broadway credits include After Midnight, Come Fly Away, The Color Purple, Monty Python’s Spamalot (as the Lady of the Lake), Imaginary Friends, Oklahoma! (2002 revival), Riverdance on Broadway, Marie Christine, and Ragtime. Internationally, she toured Europe as a featured soloist with Queen Esther Marrow and the Harlem Gospel Singers & Band. As a concert soloist, Rosena has performed with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, appeared with the New York Philharmonic for PBS’s Live at Lincoln Center, and collaborated with orchestras across the U.S. and abroad, including Sicily’s Teatro di Massimo. A Carnegie Mellon BFA graduate from Sarasota, Florida, she honors her late father with her CD If You Believe, blending jazz, gospel, and show tunes with heart and soul. Cyrus Chestnut, helming the keys with Hill, is counted among the modern greats of jazz piano, adored for his imaginative and virtuosic combination of blues, soul, and swing.
$40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 24-28 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (6/24-26); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (6/27-28) – Birdland Jazz Club
Ravi Coltrane Quartet
The son of jazz’s greatest trailblazers, beloved saxophonist Ravi Coltrane honors the legacy of his parents John and Alice Coltrane with his powerful, free-thinking musical projects. With six albums as a leader, seven as a co-leader, and over 100 more as a sideman with jazz music’s greatest innovators—including Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Jack DeJohnette, Geri Allen, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Barron, Steve Coleman, Joanne Brackeen, and others—the GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist has made a powerful mark on contemporary jazz. His recent quartet has featured David Virelles (piano), Dezron Douglas (bass), and Johnathan Blake (drums).
$45 tables / $35 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 27-28 (Friday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Matt Munisteri Quartet
What do New Orleans legend Henry Butler, jazz vocal extraordinaires Catherine Russell and “Little” Jimmy Scott, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, and singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright have in common? They’ve all called upon the talents of Matt Munisteri, a genre-defying master guitarist whose work has been featured on over 70 recordings. Munisteri, who was asked to be a part of the legendary Bill Frisell’s Guitar Invitational alongside other world-class six-stringers, is adept in a surprising variety of sonic worlds, from noise music to New Orleans jazz, and this has led him to develop a musical personality that is at once gentle—in its lighthearted embrace of so much music—and profound, offering heartfelt melodies and accompaniment in each passing moment. He performs for three nights this June at the Theater with his Quartet featuring Dennis Licthman (clarinet, mandolin, violin), Danton Boller (bass), Ben Perowsky (drums).
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 28 (Saturday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Naama Quartet: “Dream With Me”
Celebrate the release of “Dream With Me”! Vocalist Naama Gheber’s newest recording, out on La Reserve, builds on her self-assured, easygoing talent—a deft melodism and pleasing swing feel that have brought her to the front lines of the New York jazz scene. Gheber’s debut album, 2020’s Dearly Beloved, and her 2nd recording, 2022’s If I Knew Then, earned her acknowledgement in All About Jazz and Downbeat Magazine, and her 2023, Where Flamingos Fly, featuring vibraphone legend Steve Nelson, received further critical acclaim. Gheber’s love for joyously bouncing rhythms and the power of song has led to frequent performances at leading New York jazz institutions Smalls, Mezzrow, the Django at the Roxy Hotel, and Birdland. For this one-set-only engagement, she sings audiences into spring with “Dream With Me”’s beautiful selection of Great American Songbook standards, each one about dreaming: “Dreamsville,” “Street of Dreams,” “You’re A Weaver of Dreams,” and more.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 29 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Sam Dillon Quartet
The ever-exciting Sam Dillon is a saxophonist, woodwind player, composer and teacher based in New York. In 2013, Sam was selected as a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition; as a semifinalist, he performed at The Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for legends Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Bobby Watson and Jane Ira Bloom. Performances at Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Smoke Jazz Club, The Iridium, Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, The 55 Bar, The Zinc Bar, The Kitano Hotel, Cornelia Street Cafe and live on WBGO 88.3 FM have marked this musician as one of New York’s finest practitioners.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 29 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Tony Glausi “Awaken” Album Release
The award-winning Tony Glausi has long cultivated a sound that defies easy categorization. Even on his 2015 debut, Identity Crisis, the trumpeter and composer presented a mixture of hard-hitting hip-hop styles, straight ahead jazz portraits, and smooth, languishing balladry. In 2016, ’17, and ’18, Glausi continued to deliver across genres; and in 2021, he released When It All Comes Crashing Down and EVERYTHING AT ONCE, which both offer up a broad spectrum of styles, with Tony singing, playing, and producing a storm of original music that brings his full palette of influences to life. This winner of the 2017 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Solo Competition will surely surprise his audiences in this one-night engagement at Birdland Theater celebrating his latest recording, “Awaken,” featuring his quartet of Sean Mason (piano), Russell Hall (bass), and Domo Branch (drums). Join this dream team of Gotham talent for a spectacular evening.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 30 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Amanda Green and Friends
Birdland Jazz Club is thrilled to present Amanda Green & Friends on Monday, June 30 at 7pm. Join two-time Tony and Grammy Award nominee Amanda Green (Mr. Saturday Night, Bring It On, Hands On A Hardbody, Regency Girls, Crazy Rich Asians) for an unforgettable evening of song and laughter. Green will be joined by a dazzling lineup of Broadway friends to celebrate her hilarious, heartfelt, and uniquely clever songwriting—from fan favorites to sneak peeks at new projects. The evening features expert musical direction by James Sampliner (Regency Girls, Honeymoon in Vegas, Legally Blonde). Special guests include Helen J. Shen (Maybe Happy Ending), Ryann Redmond (Regency Girls, Frozen, Bring It On), and Kate Rockwell (Regency Girls, Mean Girls, Bring It On). As the San Diego Tribune raves: “The song lyrics by Amanda Green are so funny, it’s sometimes hard to hear them over the laughter.” Green’s Broadway credits include Mr. Saturday Night, Hands On A Hardbody, and Bring It On. She co-wrote and revised Kiss Me, Kate, and co-created Regency Girls with Curtis Moore. Other credits include High Fidelity, Peter Pan Live!, and On The Twentieth Century. She’s a Jonathan Larson Award winner and the first female recipient of the Frederic Loewe Composition Award.
$40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
Monthly Engagements:
June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 (Mondays and Tuesdays) 5:30 & 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks
Catch Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks every Monday and Tuesday evening in June at Birdland Theater! Giordano, the recipient of a GRAMMY Award for his work scoring the HBO show Boardwalk Empire, is a master composer and arranger whose 11-piece band, The Nighthawks, recreate the jubilant 1920s jazz sound with amazing definition, using violins, tubas, banjos, and collector’s item drum sets. The band has provided soundtracks for film and television productions including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Cafe Society, Boardwalk Empire, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and many more. Not to be missed!
$40 tables / $30 bar / $20 partial view table seating + $20 food/drink minimum
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Mondays) 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party
Step into the glittering world of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the legendary weekly open mic night that turns Birdland into the ultimate showbiz playground! Every Monday, the iconic venue transforms into a raucous, star-studded celebration of music, comedy, and jaw-dropping talent, where seasoned pros and up-and-coming performers share the stage in an unforgettable, high-energy variety show. Leading the charge is the ever-dapper Jim Caruso. With his signature charm and boundless enthusiasm, Caruso keeps the night moving at a thrilling pace, welcoming Broadway belters, jazz virtuosos, master tappers, and the occasional surprise megastar drop-in! Fueling the musical magic is the incomparable trio of powerhouse musicians: the dazzling Billy Stritch at the piano, the rock-solid Steve Doyle on bass, and the dynamic Daniel Glass on drums. Together, they create a swinging, electrifying sound that transforms every performance into a showstopping moment. From Tony and Oscar winners to hopeful newcomers, Cast Party is where talent shines, friendships are forged, and the spirit of live performance is alive and thriving. Whether you’re gracing the stage or cheering from the audience, one thing’s for sure—you never know who might take the mic next! Join the party every Monday night at Birdland and witness why Jim Caruso’s Cast Party remains a can’t-miss New York City tradition.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) 5:30 PM – Birdland Theater
David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band
Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band breathes life and passion into America’s own great art form. Now in its 25th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city’s best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder and more!
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night
It’s the best jazz guitar lover’s show in the world. Frank Vignola’s virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Les Paul, the Boston and New York Pops, and more. Every Wednesday at 8:30pm in the Birdland Theater, Frank leads “Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night at Birdland.” Inspired by journeyman jazz guitarist John Pisano’s now famous Los Angeles Guitar Night, the Frank Vignola Quartet, featuring pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Gary Mazzaroppi, and drummer Alex Raderman, perform tunes from the standard repertoire, bringing in special guests weekly. In June, catch Sheryl Bailey (guitar, 6/4); Pasquale Grasso (guitar, 6/11); Rodney Jones (guitar, 6/18); and Pasquale Grasso (guitar, 6/25).
**Guitar night streams live every week at: YouTube.com/RadioFreeBirdland
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 5, 12, 19, 26 (Thursdays) 5:30 PM & 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
Led by veteran trumpeter Simon Wettenhall and Grammy winning pianist Conal Fowkes, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band is a New Orleans-style group which for decades has served as Woody Allen’s band of choice in his movies, concert tours and other performances—including, on the silver screen, the celebrated Wild Man Blues, Sweet and Lowdown, Midnight in Paris, Blue Jasmine, Cafe Society, Magic In The Moonlight, and A Rainy Day In New York. Appearing on all the premiere concert stages of Europe and the United States, the group features Conal Fowkes (piano/vocals co-leader), Simon Wettenhall (trumpet/vocals co-leader), Tom Abbott (clarinet), Harvey Tibbs (trombone), Josh Dunn (banjo), Brian Nalepka (bass/vocals), and Kevin Dorn (drums). Catch them each Thursday at Birdland Theater.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 6, 13, 20, 27 (Fridays) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
The Birdland Big Band
Every Friday, and for two headlining weeks a year, the “BBB” roars into action playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music for sold-out audiences. Featured weekly guest artists drop in from television bands (David Letterman, Saturday Night Live) and pop music touring bands (Rob Thomas, Rod Stewart). Come see for yourself why Time Out New York called the BBB “A completely unique experience… there isn’t another band like this anywhere,” and why yelp.com proclaims, “If you hear one band in NYC make sure this is it… and prepare to be blown away!”
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Sundays) 8:30 & 10:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz, the culture of Latin music, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the world’s most accomplished solo musicians. Thirteen years of critically-acclaimed performances internationally have firmly established the ALJO as the standard-bearer for creative interpretation of Latin jazz greats such as Tito Puente, Frank “Machito” Grillo, and Chico O’Farrill, as well as the driving force behind new commissions from Latin music’s most talented composers and arrangers.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum