Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this October with a full slate of nightly performances!
At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Emmet Cohen Trio, Dave Stryker Quartet with Troy Roberts, Jeff Harnar Sings the 1959 Broadway Songbook, Ron Carter Duo Featuring Bill Frisell, Susan Mack in ‘Tis Autumn, Pasquale Grasso Quartet, Ron Carter’s New Jazz Trio, The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Ron Carter’s Foursight Quartet, Natalie Douglas “Tributes: The 70’s”, The Andersons Present: BIG BAND ROYALTY, and Ron Carter’s Great Big Band.
Birdland Theater will present Bouncin’ With Bud: Bud Powell Celebration, Thelonious Monk Birthday Celebration, Evan Palazzo & Friends, Carole J. Bufford in Daring Dames of the Silver Screen, and Scott Robinson’s Heliotones: A Halloween Spectacular!
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, Pasquale Grasso Trio, Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist Present The Nonet, and The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
See below for the full schedule! More information can be found at www.birdlandjazz.com
September 30 – October 4 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (9/30-10/2); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (10/3-4) – Birdland Jazz Club
Emmet Cohen Trio
Virtuoso pianist Emmet Cohen has taken the jazz world by storm. When the pandemic sent musicians and audiences into lockdown in March 2020, the already well-established pianist—Cole Porter Fellow of the American Pianists Association, 1st prize winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, Finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, and young collaborator of masters Benny Golson, Ron Carter, George Coleman, The Heath Brothers, and Christian McBride—decided to begin filming concerts from his Harlem apartment, calling them “Live From Emmet’s Place” and featuring his electrifyingly-swinging trio of bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole with special guest friends. The series became an instant hit; his Youtube channel now boasts over 1000 videos with an accumulated 45 million views, and Emmet’s Place is a (literal) household name in jazz. For this week at Birdland, he presents the latest from his working trio.
$50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 3-5 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Bouncin’ with Bud: Bud Powell Celebration
Over his life in music, the singular master drummer Steve Smith has proven himself a dedicated practitioner of big band, rock, fusion, South Indian music, and straight ahead bebop. In this engagement, he celebrates the life of genius American pianist Bud Powell, the modern jazz innovator of the 1940s and 50s. Joined by bassist Lonnie Plaxico and pianist Uri Caine, Smith presents Bud Powell’s seminal music, canonized as fundamental and unavoidable for the last 60 years of jazz. Bud Powell was born on September 27th, 1924 and would be 101 on this annual birthday celebration at Birdland. Help Steve and crew wish the beloved pianist a happy birthday as they bounce through his radiant compositions: “Cleopatra’s Dream,” “Wail,”
“Un Poco Loco,” “I’ll Keep Loving You,” “Dry Soul,” “Danceland,” “Tempus Fugit,” and “Birdland Blues.”
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 6 (Monday) 7:00 – Birdland Jazz Club
Jeff Harnar Sings The 1959 Broadway Songbook
On Monday, October 6 at 7pm, Birdland will present “Jeff Harnar Sings The 1959 Broadway Songbook.” The 1959 Broadway Songbook is a musical collage of the 21 musicals that were playing in New York in 1959. Gypsy, The Sound of Music, Fiorello, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The Music Man, Flower Drum Song, Bells are Ringing, and Once Upon a Mattress are among the shows in this tribute to an era some have called the twilight of The Golden Age of Broadway. Harnar—a multi-award-winning cabaret, concert and recording artist whose Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas, and whose PBS televised concerts include “The 1959 Broadway Songbook” with Alex Rybeck; “American Songbook Live” from NJPAC: Stephen Sondheim; and “Remember: Songs of the Holidays” with KT Sullivan—first performed “The 1959 Broadway Songbook” as a one-man show for his 1991 debut at The Algonquin Hotel’s fabled Oak Room. The show was recorded live, televised (PBS) and has toured nationally and internationally. In it, you’ll hear the greatest of songwriters Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburgh, Leonard Bernstein, Comden & Green, and Lerner & Loewe, all woven together: “Tonight,” “On The Street Where You Live,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Til There Was You,” “The Party’s Over,” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 7 (Tuesday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Dave Stryker Quartet with Troy Roberts
“One of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years,” states Village Voice, with “one of the most joyous feels around,” according to Pat Metheny. Dave Stryker is a fabulous guitarist who has served as the featured accompanist for Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and hundreds of others, as well as leading 30 recording projects of his own. Stryker’s 2022 recording, As We Are, was named one of DownBeat’s top albums of the year and featured Brian Blade, John Pattitucci, Julian Shore, Sara Caswell and others. “The jazz gods have alighted on the guitarist and elevated his playing, his composing, his soloing, and his music,” says Jazz Times’s Ken Micallef. Stryker then headed into the studio with his Organ Trio featuring special guest Bob Mintzer after the ultra-swinging group opened twenty dates for Steely Dan, delivering 2024’s gritty, soulful Groove Street. This Tuesday night engagement at Birdland sees him uniting with special guest saxophonist Troy Roberts, the 2x Grammy-nominee known for his work with Jeff “Tain” Watts, Joey DeFrancesco, Aretha Franklin, Kurt Elling, and Christian McBride. Together they make a soulful sound for contemporary ears.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 8-11 (Wednesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (10/8-9); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (10/10-11) – Birdland Jazz Club
Ron Carter Duo Featuring Bill Frisell
It’s Ron Carter month at Birdland this October! One of the most celebrated bassists in the history of American music, Ron Carter—who will perform four consecutive weeks at Birdland in Duo, Trio, Quartet, and Big Band formats—has performed on over 2,000 albums since starting his career in the 1960s. Besides his iconic five-year stint with the Miles Davis Quintet, Mr. Carter’s appearances with Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon, Jacki Byard, Cannonball Adderly, and countless others have cemented him as one of music’s greatest sidemen. As a leader, he has commanded inspiring ensembles large and small, and with this engagement at Birdland Jazz Club, he brings the pastoral prodigy of guitar, Bill Frisell, to engage in a week of intimate duet performances. Frisell—for decades one of jazz’s leading voices and a sonic partner to masters Elvin Jones, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Charles Lloyd, Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, John Zorn, Jack Dejohnette, and so many others—is a worthwhile companion to Mr. Carter’s brilliance. Don’t miss the chance to hear the legendary Ron Carter! *Also streaming live Thursday, October 24 @ 7pm: veeps.com/birdland
$55 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 10-12 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Thelonious Monk Birthday Celebration
The venerable Steve Smith presides at the drum set for two consecutive weekends, honoring two eccentric compositional geniuses of early modern piano: first, the bebop master Bud Powell; second, the sly genius Thelonious Monk. With “Thelonious Monk Birthday Celebration,” Smith will celebrate the pianist’s legendary ouvre. Expect Monk’s beloved originals, such as “Blue Monk,” “Evidence,” “Trinkle Tinkle,” “Let’s Cool One,” “Bolivar Blues,” “Rhythm-A- Ning” and other classics. Heavy-hitters Greg Osby (alto sax), Mitch Stein (guitar), James Weidman (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), join Smith for three unforgettable nights.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 13 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Susan Mack in ‘Tis Autumn
On Monday, October 13 at 7pm, join award-winning vocalist Susan Mack as she returns to Birdland for “‘Tis Autumn.” Backed by Tedd Firth (musical director/piano), David Finck (bass), Eric Halvorson (drums), and Geoff Burke (tenor sax/flute), Susan—winner of the 2025 MAC Award for Best Female Vocalist and the 2024 BroadwayWorld NYC Cabaret Award for Best Vocalist—will celebrate the magic of the fall season, breathing new life into an eclectic selection of jazz standards, timeless Songbook classics, and a few contemporary surprises. Delivering this unique blend of jazz and cabaret with wit, heart, and sophistication, Mack possesses a “voice as full-bodied as honey, with impeccable pitch and delicious taste in music.” Expect gems from legendary composers including Michel Legrand, Dizzy Gillespie, Burt Bacharach and Stevie Wonder.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 14 (Tuesday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Pasquale Grasso Quartet
Praised by Pat Metheny as “maybe the best jazz guitar player I’ve heard in my entire life,” the stunning guitarist Pasquale Grasso is one of the most beautiful and innovative musical voices of a generation. Grasso’s eloquent classical technique, jazz phrasing, bebop rhythms and nimble fret fireworks have distinguished him as a celebrated 21st century virtuoso. He has recorded 11 albums on the Sony Masterworks label, showcasing Grasso in solo-guitar format; and he performed on the 2x-Grammy-winning Samara Joy’s two recordings, Linger Awhile and Samara Joy. Grasso performs every Saturday of this month with his trio, but he brings a special fourth member to augment his normal set up for this special Tuesday night show.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 15-18 (Wednesday-Friday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (10/15-16); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (10/17-18) – Birdland Jazz Club
Ron Carter’s New Jazz Trio
It’s Ron Carter month at Birdland this October! One of the most celebrated bassists in the history of American music, Ron Carter—who will perform four consecutive weeks at Birdland in Duo, Trio, Quartet, and Big Band formats—has performed on over 2,000 albums since starting his career in the 1960s. Besides his iconic five-year stint with the Miles Davis Quintet, Mr. Carter’s appearances with Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon, Jacki Byard, Cannonball Adderly, and countless others have cemented him as one of music’s greatest sidemen. As a leader, he has commanded inspiring ensembles large and small, and with this engagement at Birdland Jazz Club, he brings his New Jazz Trio, a group formed in the aftermath of the passing of Carter’s Golden Striker Trio guitarist, Russell Malone, in 2024. The New Jazz Trio features Golden Striker pianist Donald Vega and the legendary New Orleans-based saxophonist Donald Harrison. Don’t miss the chance to hear the great Ron Carter!
$55 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 17-19 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Evan Palazzo & Friends
Evan Palazzo is the pianist and co-founder of The Hot Sardines—a Birdland favorite whose five albums and performances, called “delightfully energetic” by Downbeat, have made them stars of the trad-jazz world. The Hot Sardines have brought audiences across the globe to their feet, selling out Joe’s Pub, performing at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, and opening for the Bad Plus, Lulu Gainsbourg and French gypsy-jazz artist Zaz. In this weekend at Birdland Theater, pianist Palazzo takes main stage, bringing his trio in for a romp through the Great American Songbook, where vintage jazz gets a modern makeover as classic jazz for the 21st century. Watch out for special guests!
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 20 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
The Bean Tones
Rising star vocal group The Bean Tones make their highly-anticipated New York debut on Monday, October 20th at 7 PM! Founded in 2018 at Berklee College of Music, this dynamic Los Angeles-based quartet began as a barbershop group and has since evolved into a forward-looking vocal jazz ensemble, with each member playing an instrument (brushes, guitar, trumpet, and bass) while delivering brilliant harmony. Their inventive arrangements, flawless blend, and infectious energy have drawn comparisons to legendary harmony groups like The Hi-Lo’s, The Four Freshmen, and even The Beach Boys. Fresh off a wave of viral success — including millions of views for their playful arrangement “A Trout No Doubt” — The Bean Tones have opened for the Four Freshmen at their annual convention and toured internationally, with stops including the Mt. Fuji Five Lakes Jazz Festival in Japan. With roots in tradition and eyes on the future, they’ve captivated global audiences and caught the attention of viral star Laufey—a fellow Berklee alum who shares their vision of making vocal jazz thrillingly modern and irresistibly cool. Sophisticated as it is fun, The Bean Tones’ music appeals to die-hard jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike. Don’t miss this chance to catch the band live!
$75 VIP tables / $40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 21 (Tuesday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Frank Catalano Quartet
Possessing a full-bodied tone and a passion for hard-hitting lines, Frank Catalano’s famed tenor saxophone power has taken him across the world and landed him on Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recordings with Jennifer Lopez, Destiny’s Child, John Legend, and others. Recent highlighs as a coveted guest artist include playing a 7-minute improvised sax solo at The Hollywood Bowl with The Smashing Pumpkins, closing out the Chicago Blues Festival with Los Lobos, and performing with Les Claypool, Sean Lennon, and the Violent Femmes. After signing with Delmark Records at age 18, he became the only saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school. He hasn’t let up since: his 11 albums as a leader evince a mighty musician with a broad stylistic palette and a deep commitment to the legacy of his forebears. Catalano’s connection to Birdland runs deep; indeed, as he serves as Celebrity Endorser for Drambuie Scotch Liqueur, he inspired the Catalano Sidecar proudly served in The Birdland Theater. Get ready for a mighty weekend of high-octane performances from his quartet.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 22-25 (Wednesday-Friday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (10/22-23); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (10/24-25) – Birdland Jazz Club
Ron Carter’s Foursight Quartet
It’s Ron Carter month at Birdland this October! One of the most celebrated bassists in the history of American music, Ron Carter—who will perform four consecutive weeks at Birdland in Quartet, Trio, Big Band, and Duo formats—has performed on over 2,000 albums since starting his career in the 1960s. Besides an iconic five-year stint with the Miles Davis Quintet, Mr. Carter’s appearances with Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon, Jacki Byard, Cannonball Adderly, and countless others have cemented him as one of the music’s greatest sidemen. As a leader, he has commanded inspiring ensembles large and small. With this engagement at Birdland Jazz Club, he brings his Foursight Quartet, featuring his longtime rhythm partner the drummer Payton Crossley, the brilliant saxophonist Jimmy Greene, and the incredible pianist Renee Rosnes.
$55 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 24-26 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Carole J. Bufford in Daring Dames of the Silver Screen
The brilliant Carole J. Bufford returns to Birdland Theater with her newest show, “Daring Dames of the Silver Screen.” From femme fatales and sultry sirens to plucky ingénues and leading ladies, Bufford will celebrate the women who put their indelible stamp on the face of American Cinema. Expect an evening of songs made famous by Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall, Julie Andrews, and more! Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought after performers on the American vintage pop and cabaret scenes. Her shows, including “speak easy” (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks), “You Don’t Own Me: The Fearless Females of the 1960s,” “Come Together,” and “Vintage Pop” earned her rave reviews from The New York Times (“The real thing!”); The Wall Street Journal (“the last of the red hot mamas!”); and The Times (UK). In addition to her solo shows all over the U.S. and in London, as well as regular performances with symphony orchestras across the country, Bufford hosted the weekly “Jazz Party” at NYC’s Birdland Jazz Club for a highly praised 10 month run. The recipient of a BroadwayWorld Award, Bistro Award, and Nightlife Award for Vocalist of the Year, she is also the recent Gold Medal winner of the American Traditions Vocal Competition.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 27 (Monday) 7:00 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Natalie Douglas “Tributes: The 70’s”
Fourteen-time MAC Award, two-time Backstage Bistro Award and Nightlife Award Winner Natalie Douglas returns to the Birdland spotlight with “Tributes: The 70’s.” This one-night-only event will take place on Monday, October 27 at 7pm. Natalie is thrilled to collaborate with her longtime Music Director, Mark Hartman (Avenue Q, Sondheim on Sondheim, Drama Desk Nominee), and her band as they debut an exciting program celebrating this singular decade: from bell bottoms to “Dyn-O-Mite!” to feathered hair to disco and Watergate – these symbols of the “Me Generation” heralded great musical, cultural and social transformation, including iconic tunes by artists such as Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, The Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, Linda Ronstadt, Janis Ian, and a few unforgettable “one-hit wonders.” In the second five-star review bestowed upon one of Natalie’s London appearances, Clive Davis of The Times (UK) said, “For pure energy, playfulness and heart-on-sleeve emotion, (Natalie Douglas) is in a league of her own.” Natalie Douglas has performed throughout the U.S. and internationally as well as having produced more than 80 concerts at her NYC musical home, Birdland, where she continues to captivate audiences with her signature warmth, humor, and passion.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 28 (Tuesday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
The Andersons Present: Big Band Royalty
Juilliard-trained identical twins Peter and Will Anderson have been hailed as “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by The New York Times. Their passion for classic jazz shines through each time they perform. Having shared the stage with some of the music’s biggest straight-ahead jazz acts—including Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Wycliffe Gordon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Paquito D’Rivera, and Wynton Marsalis—the brothers constitute a formidable force. They’ve headlined shows at Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and live on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion Radio Program. Birdland welcomes them this Tuesday in October as they deliver their no-funny-business, straight-down-the-middle, jazz-lover’s type of jazz: this time paying tribute to the great royal figures of Big Band music—composers and bandleaders such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman (The King), Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Harry James. Don’t miss!
$45 tables / $35 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 29-November 1 (Wednesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (10/29-30); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (10/31-11/1) – Birdland Jazz Club
Ron Carter’s Great Big Band
It’s Ron Carter month at Birdland this October! One of the most celebrated bassists in the history of American music, Ron Carter—who will perform four consecutive weeks at Birdland in Duo, Trio, Quartet, and Big Band formats—has performed on over 2,000 albums since starting his career in the 1960s. Besides his iconic five-year stint with the Miles Davis Quintet, Mr. Carter’s appearances with Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon, Jacki Byard, Cannonball Adderly, and countless others have cemented him as one of music’s greatest sidemen. As a leader, he has commanded inspiring ensembles large and small, and with this engagement at Birdland Jazz Club, he opts for the big band: particularly, his Great Big Band, which includes an incredible cast of master musicians. Don’t miss the chance to hear the Maestro!
$55 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 31-November 2 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM – Birdland Theater
Scott Robinson’s Heliotones: A Halloween Spectacular!
Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson is widely hailed for his unique, eccentric approach and his powerful improvisations. The top call man for baritone saxophone, Robinson has worked with orchestras led by Maria Schneider, Frank Mantooth, Bob Mintzer and John Fedchock, but his skills on tenor sax, trumpet, clarinets, and even the mysterious sarrusophone are well-known. Having appeared on over 280 recordings to date—20 as a leader—Robinson’s music draws from a wide range of traditions. His playing at once wry, humorous, magnetic, and profound, this is the rare musician from whom you don’t know what to expect—and it’s precisely that joy of surprise which makes Robinson so assuredly a wonder to watch perform. For this October’s “Halloween Spectacular,” he brings an eclectic cast to the Birdland Theater
Oct. 31: Godwin Louis (alto/soprano), Frank Lacy (trombone/horn), Gary Versace (piano), Pat O’Leary (bass), Matt Wilson (drums)
Nov. 1: Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Chris Lewis (alto/soprano), Michael Weiss (piano), Pat O’Leary (bass), Matt Wilson (drums)
Nov. 2: Ingrid Jensen (trumpet/electronics), Bruce Arnold (guitar), Gary Versace (piano), Barry Stephenson (bass)
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
Monthly Engagements:
October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 (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 October 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
October 6, 13, 20, 27 (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
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (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
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (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 October, catch Jimmy Bruno & Pasquale Grasso (guitars, 10/1 & 10/15); James Chirillo & Sam Raderman (guitars, 10/8); Champian Fulton & Ken Peplowski (piano/vocals & clarinet, 10/22); Ken Peplowski & Pasquale Grasso (clarinet & guitar, 10/29).
**Guitar night streams live every week at: YouTube.com/RadioFreeBirdland
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (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
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (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!”
$45 tables / $35 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 4, 11, 18, 25 (Saturdays) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Pasquale Grasso Trio
Praised by Pat Metheny as “maybe the best jazz guitar player I’ve heard in my entire life,” the stunning guitarist Pasquale Grasso is one of the most beautiful and innovative musical voices of a generation. Grasso’s eloquent classical technique, jazz phrasing, bebop rhythms and nimble fret fireworks have distinguished him as a celebrated 21st century virtuoso. He has recorded 11 albums on the Sony Masterworks label, showcasing Grasso in solo-guitar format; and he performed on the 2x-Grammy-winning Samara Joy’s two recordings, Linger Awhile and Samara Joy.
$35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 5, 12, 19, 26 (Sundays) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club
Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist Present The Nonet
Hot off their critically-acclaimed recording At Home (Turtle Bay Records, May 2025), pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton and saxophonist/clarinetist Klas Lindquist bring their new 9-piece outfit to the Birdland stage every Sunday in October. Champian Fulton, hailed as “a charming young steward of the mainstream jazz tradition” (The New York Times), and Klas Lindquist, praised for his “technical brilliance, imagination and style” (Göteborgs-Posten), reimagine jazz standards to infectious delight. Named the Hot House Readers Poll 2019 Pianist and Vocalist of the Year, and with 17 albums to her name, including 3 named Album of the Year by the NYC Jazz Record, Fulton is a Birdland fan favorite; Lindquist is a shining star in Sweden’s jazz landscape, awarded the Gavatin Prize and a prestigious “Golden Sax” prize for his contributions, which include over 40 albums as a featured artist and 5 of his own as a leader. The collaboration with Fulton has been called “a conversation of high art” by GRAMMY-winning historian Ricky Riccardi: expect big-band grandeur with the intimacy of a late-night jam session.
$40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum
October 5, 12, 19, 26 (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