JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Special Edition to Celebrate New Album THE SUNDAY SET

Birdland Jazz Club will present a special edition of Jim Caruso's Cast Party - the wildly popular weekly open mic night - on Monday, April 4 at 9:30 PM. In addition to welcoming the usual lineup of stellar performers from around the city, this show will help celebrate The Sunday Set, the new album from Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso, recorded live at The Birdland Theater and recently released by Club44 Records. In addition to selections from the album, the evening will feature special surprise guest stars. There is a $30 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York.

"Jim Caruso's Cast Party" has brought a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2004. It's a cool open mic night and hilariously impromptu variety show in which showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. "Cast Party" is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. The buoyant, sharp and charming Caruso guides the entire affair, while musical genius Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett) holds court at the ivories and leads the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums). The best part is that the audience is invited to participate in the musical festivities.

The Sunday Set features a new selection of urbane standards, jazz favorites and sly comedy numbers. The album features vocals from Stritch and Caruso, with Stritch on piano and Steve Doyle on bass. Stream or download the album HERE.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is held every Monday evening at 9:30 PM. There is a $30 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan. For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com. In compliance with New York City rules for indoor activities, Birdland requires proof of vaccination or a verified medical exemption from all customers, staff, and performers.

Jim Caruso made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the Tony Award-winning Liza's At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. He has won six MAC Awards and eight BroadwayWorld Awards for his work in nightclubs, performed with the New York Pops in a tribute to Kander & Ebb, with Rosemary Clooney celebrating Bing Crosby, and sang the songs of Hope & Crosby with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. Jim was honored to sing with Barbara Cook, Lauren Bacall and a bevy of Broadway stars at President Clinton's First State Dinner at the White House. For seventeen years, he has hosted the weekly showbiz bash "Jim Caruso's Cast Party" at Birdland, Jazz at Lincoln Center and across the country. Most recently, he stormed YouTube with "Pajama Cast Party." He also books and produces the "Broadway at Birdland" concert series, and performs regularly with Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel. Jim's two CDs, The Swing Set and Caruso Live and In Person are available online. www.Jim-Caruso.com