Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin

By: A.A. Cristi Mar. 20, 2019

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present jazz pianist Matt Baker in an evening of George Gershwin on Monday, March 18.

Mr. Baker returned to the Birdland stage with the world premiere of a new project: "A Rhapsody of Gershwin." Mr. Baker presented a whole new spin on the music one of America's most celebrated composers, with an all-star lineup from the heart of New York's jazz scene.

Comprising music from Crazy for You, Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, plus other exciting gems from the classical and popular worlds of George Gershwin! Joining Matt were Endea Owens on bass, Curtis Nowosad on drums and Alex Goodman on guitar, plus special guests Nico Sarbanes on trumpet & voice and Grammy® nominated vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.

Photos by Kevin Alvey

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nico Sarbanes

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nico Sarbanes, Nicole Zuraitis

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nicole Zuraitis, Nico Sarbanes, Matt Baker

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nicole Zuraitis

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Matt Baker, Penny Fuller

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Matt Baker, Nicole Zuraitis

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Matt Baker and Band

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Matt Baker

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Daniel Glass, Curtis Nowosad

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Curtis Nowosad

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Alex Goodman

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nico Sarbanes

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nicole Zuraitis

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Nicole Zuraitis, Matt Baker

Photo Flash: Broadway at Birdland Welcomes Matt Baker In An Evening Of George Gershwin Image
Matt Baker

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