Birdland Jazz Club Reopens In July and Welcomes Back Patrons with Special 1949 Admission Prices .99 Cent Entry for Birdland Favorites all Month Long! New York, NY – On July 1, 2021 Birdland, the jazz corner of the world and a New York institution, will open its doors to the public for the first time … Read More
By Frank Dilella, NY1 The famed nightclub Birdland recently launched a new series called “Radio Free Birdland,” but here’s the catch: instead of streaming from the artists’ homes, it’s taking place at the venue. Read this article here.
By Jon Pareles, The New York Times Some livestreamed concerts emulate the one-time-only experience of live shows — they’re webcast just once in real time, then disappear from the web. Others recognize that anything that’s digitized can be recorded and replayed. Here, alphabetically, are 10 of the best virtual concerts that have stayed online. Read … Read More
By Stephen Mosher, Broadway World On 44th Street, just off of 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, there lies a Shangri-La for the lovers of jazz. In recent memory, that place that was born some 70 years ago developed a broader vision to bring inside of its’ walls musical artists of other genres, opening another room … Read More
Statement From Birdland About The COVID-19 Crisis We at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are closely monitoring the city, state, and federal safety recommendations about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our primary concern is for the safety of our artist-performers, customers, and staff. We have implemented every possible measure to ensure a safe … Read More
By Marilyn Lester, Cabaret Scenes There’s a certain thrill to be had when emerging young talent comes on the scene. Such was the case with 24-year-old Melinda Rose Rodriguez, making her Birdland debut with original songs and standards. Rodriguez has a clear, bright tone—a quality reminiscent of Jane Monheit, one of her mentors. She’s by … Read More
By Ron Forman, Cabaret Scenes Is Jane Monheit a jazz singer or is she a cabaret singer? She meshed both identities together marvelously in her latest show at Birdland. Monheit brought a unique interpretation to every song, making each selection from the Great American Songbook feel new and delightfully different. She is a true jazz … Read More
By Bethany Rickwald, Theater Mania Jim Caruso’s Cast Party lights up the stage at Birdland Jazz Club every Monday night. So even though most of Broadway has Monday night off, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Broadway-caliber entertainment. Check out this interview with Cast Party creator and host Jim Caruso (with a … Read More
By Chris Struck, Broadway World Birdland Jazz Club, NYC, February 15th, 2020 Catherine Russell blends her high-energy personality with jazz well, creating an invigorating atmosphere primed for an intimate moment. Her ballads are passionate, and her tributes to jazz greats brought the aura of their heyday to life. After her band opened on an instrumental … Read More
By Alix Cohen, Cabaret Scenes Carole J. Bufford is a red-hot mama with the moves of a lead dancer and the class of a chanteuse. There’s nothing she likes better than presenting 1920s and 1930s music with a gleeful wink. This seasonal show, the artist tells us, is about love and lust with a nod … Read More
