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What's Coming Up at Birdland: March 24 - April 6 March 24-25 (Monday-Tuesday) 5:30 & 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Catch Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks every Monday and Tuesday evening in March 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 March 24 (Monday) 7:00 PM - Birdland Jazz Club Karen Mason: “Karen’s Back…at Birdland!” After sold-out shows in Puerto Vallarta, New York City and Chicago, the formidable Ms. Mason returns for one night only to welcome spring with a bouquet of songs from Broadway and pop, including a handful of selections from her new Award-winning CD, “Karen Mason… and All That Jazz.” Supporting her will be an ace team of musicians: musical director Christopher Denny on piano and Ritt Henn on bass. Barry Kleinbort will direct. Karen Mason was seen playing Mrs. Marsh on Ryan Murphy’s “Halston” on Netflix. On tour, starred as Madame Giry in the North American premiere of “Love Never Dies” (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera”). On Broadway, she starred as the Queen of Hearts in “Wonderland” and originated the role of Tanya in “Mamma Mia!” (2002 Drama Desk nomination as Best Actress). Her other leading roles include Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” on Broadway and in Los Angeles for three years; Velma von Tussel in the Broadway company of “Hairspray”; “Monotony” singer and Mazeppa in Jerome Robbins’ “Broadway.” In regional theater, Karen starred in “Chasing Rainbows” (Paper Mill Playhouse), “A Christmas Story” as Miss Shields; “White Christmas” (St. Louis Muni Opera); “Side by Side” by Sondheim (Coconut Grove Playhouse in Florida); “Gypsy” (Sundance Theatre in California); “Company” (Huntington Theatre in Boston). Off-Broadway, she won the Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in “And The World Goes ‘Round.” She is a 14-time MAC Award winner, and was the recipient of the 2019 MAC Lifetime Achievement Award. She also won 3 Bistro Awards. Her nine recordings include the 2024 release of “All That Jazz” (King Kozmo Records/Zevely Records Inc); the single “It’s About Time, ” written by Paul Rolnick and Shelly Markham; her 2009 MAC Award-winning “Right Here/Right Now, ” “The Sweetest of Nights, ” “When the Sun Comes Out, ” “Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!, ” “Better Days” (featuring the 1998 Emmy Award-winning song “Hold Me”); and “Not So Simply Broadway.” Also, “Wonderland” (original cast), the film “Jeffrey” (Varese Sarabande); “Wonderful Town” (JAY Records); and the cast album of “And The World Goes ‘Round” (RCA Victor). $40 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 24 (Monday) 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 March 25 (Tuesday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM - Birdland Jazz Club Anderson Brothers Present THE JOURNEY OF JAZZ 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 March as they deliver their no-funny-business, straight-down-the-middle, jazz-lover’s type of jazz: this time tracing the century-long development of American jazz from New Orleans to the Big Apple. Their all-star sextet will perform compositions by Louis Armstrong, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, spanning ragtime and blues, swing, bebop, bossa nova, cool jazz and third-stream—and showcasing such songs as “Sing, Sing, Sing, ” “Take the ‘A’ Train, ” “Summertime, ” “The Pink Panther Theme, ” and “My Favorite Things.” The Andersons will take audiences down a musical memory lane to experience how these styles evolved and became intertwined with the music of Broadway and popular culture. $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 26 (Wednesday) 6:00 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 21st 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 March 26-29 (Wednesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (3/26-27); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (3/28-29) – Birdland Jazz Club Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report With Julius Rodriguez (piano), Essiet Okon Essiet (bass), Marcus Finnie (drums), Mike Moreno (guitar), Kurt Elling returns to Birdland! Elling, the winner of 3 Prix du Jazz Vocal (France), 2 German Echo Awards, 2 Dutch Edison Awards, and 2 GRAMMY wins (with 15 GRAMMY nominations), is one of contemporary jazz’s most prolific, celebrated voices. The Guardian has called him “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers” and “one of jazz’s all-time great vocalists.” Elling’s originality is intertwined with his devotion to the masters that came before him, and he regularly writes lyrics to classic melodies and improvisations by iconic artists, such as John Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, and Jaco Pastorius. Join the singer and his masterful group for an inspiring four-night run as they reimagine the songs of jazz fusion superband Weather Report, whose contributions in the 1970s and 80s changed the sound of the music forever. Look out for songs like “Mysterious Traveller, ” “Teen Town” & “Birdland, ” plus lesser known treasures. $50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 26 (Wednesdays) 8:30 PM - Birdland Theater Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night With John Pizzarelli & Pasquale Grasso: Gene Bertoncini's 88th Birthday Celebration 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. This week it's John Pizzarelli & Pasquale Grasso celebrating Gene Bertoncini's 88th Birthday. **Guitar night streams live every week at: YouTube.com/RadioFreeBirdland $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 27 (Thursday) 5:30 & 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 March 28 (Friday) 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 March 28-30 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM - Birdland Theater Tony DeSare: Sinatra and Beyond The excellent jazz vocalist and pianist Tony DeSare, named a Rising Star Male Vocalist by Downbeat Magazine, has released 11 albums of music, delivering a gem of a recording to his fans almost every year, with 4 of them reaching top 10 positions on the Billboard jazz charts. A crooner’s crooner, he is a master interpreter of the American Songbook who has performed as a featured guest on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, and the Today Show. Over the course of his career, Desare has also ventured into pop classics by Carole King, Prince, and the Beatles; and while he remains proudly a descendant of the Rat Pack singers and the swinging tradition, he has also carved out space as an interpreter of songs even further outside his genre’s norm, covering New Order, Philip Bailey, and Bob Dylan. His smooth, clear voice and his entertainer’s sensibility landed DeSare in now long-time collaboration with jazz giant Bucky Pizzarelli and in shows like Our Sinatra. Now a veteran of the music, DeSare will deliver a weekend at the Theater that delivers Sinatra and beyond—and that’s sure to have audiences swooning. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 29 (Saturday) 5:30 PM - Birdland Jazz Club Hilary Kole Quartet The wonderful Hilary Kole is proud to be making her return 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. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 30 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Dave Pietro Quintet Celebrate saxophonist Dave Pietro’s new recording, “Satori”! One of the foremost reedmen in the jazz world for the past several decades, Dave Pietro is renowned for his writing, arranging, bandleading, soloing, and large ensemble work. His membership over the years in the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, and Toshiko Akiyoshi’s Orchestra belies his affinity for imaginative, fulfilling composition and robust improvisation. Pietro’s own projects have included a who’s who of contemporary jazz stardom since his recording career began in 1994 with Forgotten Dreams, an album featuring Dave Holland, Bill Stewart, Kenny Werner and Ben Monder. Over the next nearly three decades on the international jazz scene, Pietro established himself with scores of recording credits on projects by artists such as David Bowie, Maynard Ferguson, and Chaka Khan. He continues to write and record original work, his latest effort being 2025’s “Satori.” The band will feature Brandon Lee (trumpet); Gary Versace (piano); Johannes Weidenmueller (bass); and Adam Cruz (drums). $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 30 (Sunday) 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 March 31 - April 1 (Monday-Tuesday) 5:30 & 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Catch Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks every Monday and Tuesday evening in April 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 $40 tables / $30 bar / $20 partial view table seating + $20 food/drink minimum March 31 (Monday) 7:00 PM - Birdland Jazz Club Jamie deRoy & Friends Birdland is happy to announce that hostess/producer Jamie deRoy will be bringing her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends back to the historic stage on Monday, March 31 at 7pm. The evening will feature performances from Grammy Award nominee Harolyn Blackwell, legendary duo David Buskin; Robin Batteau, Grammy Award winner Julie Gold, comedian Rob Magnotti and the Olivier Award winning cast of Broadway’s Operation Mincemeat. Jamie deRoy & Friends is directed by Barry Kleinbort and music directed by Ron Abel. The one night only event will be a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund. $90 VIP tables / $50 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum March 31 (Monday) 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 April 1-5 (Tuesday-Saturday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM (4/1-3); 8:30 & 10:30 PM (4/4-5) – Birdland Jazz Club Eliane Elias With over 2.2 million albums sold to date, Eliane Elias’ singular sound is one of the most unique and immediately recognizable in jazz. Elias blends her Brazilian roots and alluring voice with her instrumental jazz, classical and contemporary skills as a vocalist and pianist. The New York Times has described Elias’ live concert as “a celebration of the vitality of a culture overflowing with life and natural beauty” and JAZZIZ has called her “a citizen of the world” and “an artist beyond category.” Her most recent recording, MIRROR MIRROR (Candid, 2021) – a set of duets with Eliane and the late Chick Corea, and Eliane and Chucho Valdez – won the 2022 GRAMMY® Award for Best Latin Jazz Album. With her quartet of bass master Marc Johnson (Bill Evans Trio), drummer Rafael Barata (Ivan Lins), and guitarist Leandro Pellegrino—plus special guests—she will deliver her trademark brilliance for Birdland audiences. $50 tables / $40 bar + $20 food/drink minimum April 2 (Wednesday) 6:00 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 21st 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 March 26 (Wednesdays) 8:30 PM - Birdland Theater Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night With Mike Stern 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. This week it's Mike Stern. **Guitar night streams live every week at: YouTube.com/RadioFreeBirdland $40 tables / $30 bar + $20 food/drink minimum April 3 (Thursday) 5:30 & 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 April 4 (Friday) 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 April 4-6 (Friday-Sunday) 7:00 & 9:30 PM - Birdland Theater Donny McCaslin Quintet “It’s a fresh wind that blows against the empire.” Acclaimed saxophonist and composer Donny McCaslin’s life in music stands as a testament to the power of an artist to pursue a vision beyond the ordinary and off the well-trodden. As a young artist, his four-year stint with Gary Burton’s quintet, and his subsequent three-year stretch with the legendary Steps Ahead, as well as work with Maria Schneider, Danilo Pérez, The Gil Evans Orchestra, and Elvis Costello shaped and honed his direction. His collaboration with David Bowie on the superstar’s final album, “Blackstar, ” spurred McCaslin to dive headlong into a new art-rock focus, producing a number of recordings including 2018’s “Blow” (New Jazz Album of the Year, JazzJapan) and 2023’s “I Want More, ” primers in a contemporary jazz fusion that pushes harder against traditional conceptual notions of the music. He brings his quintet for this weekend engagement at the Theater, featuring an explosive cast: the harmonica player Gregoire Maret, bassist Scott Colley, guitarist Ben Monder, and drummer Jonathan Blake. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum April 5 (Saturday) 5:30 PM - Birdland Jazz Club Hilary Kole Quartet The wonderful Hilary Kole is proud to be making her return 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. $35 tables / $25 bar + $20 food/drink minimum April 6 (Sunday) 5:30 PM – Birdland Jazz Club Anaïs Reno Quartet Anaïs Reno is a New York City-based jazz singer and composer who has studied jazz performance at SUNY Purchase. Having been a YoungArts winner for four years, she has received several accolades including the jazz award in the American Traditions Competition, the Mabel Mercer competition and Julie Wilson award. Anaïs has performed in venues such as Birdland, Carnegie Hall, Dizzy’s Club Madison Square Garden, the Caramoor Jazz Festival, PizzaExpress as part of the London Jazz Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and others. In 2021, her debut album “Lovesome Thing”, celebrating Ellington and Strayhorn featuring Emmet Cohen, rose to number 6 on the jazz chart; in the same year, she took part in a video with NYCNext celebrating the reopening of New York after Covid-19 singing Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” alongside a variety of stars including Idina Menzel and Stephen Colbert, and sang "America the Beautiful'' for the Mets/Yankees 9/11 game on national television. Anaïs released a live record with London’s PizzaExpress in February of 2024 and is celebrating the release of her sophomore studio album titled “Lady of the Lavender Mist” under Club44. $30 tables / $20 bar + $20 food/drink minimum April 6 (Sunday) 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 |
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