Amanda McBroom, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco & Gabrielle Cavassa Lead Upcoming Birdland Lineup
Lineup includes Vince Giordano, Jim Caruso, Natalie Douglas, Pasquale Grasso, Quintin Harris and more.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a series of performances from April 20 through May 3, featuring artists including Amanda McBroom, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco, Natalie Douglas, Pasquale Grasso, and Gabrielle Cavassa.
Recurring engagements throughout the period include Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, The Birdland Big Band, Quintin Harris, and The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra.
APRIL 20–21: Vince Giordano & THE NIGHTHAWKS
Birdland Theater | 5:30 & 8:30 PM
Grammy-winning bandleader Vince Giordano leads his 11-piece ensemble in performances recreating 1920s jazz, featuring period instrumentation and arrangements.
APRIL 20: Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman
Birdland Jazz Club | 7:00 PM
McBroom and Michele Brourman celebrate 50 years of collaboration in an evening of songs and storytelling spanning theatre, film, and cabaret.
APRIL 20 & 27: Jim Caruso’S CAST PARTY
Birdland Jazz Club | 9:30 PM
Weekly open mic series hosted by Jim Caruso with Billy Stritch at the piano, featuring professional and emerging performers.
APRIL 21–25: SF JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Birdland Jazz Club | Evenings
The rotating ensemble performs new arrangements and original works, continuing its tradition of honoring jazz masters while presenting new compositions.
APRIL 22 & 29: DAVID OSTWALD’S Louis Armstrong ETERNITY BAND
Birdland Theater | 5:30 PM
Weekly residency celebrating early jazz traditions, led by tuba player David Ostwald.
APRIL 22 & 29: FRANK VIGNOLA’S GUITAR NIGHT
Birdland Theater | 8:30 PM
Jazz guitarist Frank Vignola leads weekly performances with guest artists, including Dave Stryker and Jimmy Bruno on April 29.
APRIL 23 & 30: HIGH SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND
Birdland Theater | 5:30 & 8:30 PM
New Orleans-style ensemble led by Simon Wettenhall and Conal Fowkes performs classic jazz repertoire.
APRIL 24 & MAY 1: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND
Birdland Jazz Club | 5:30 PM
The resident big band performs a mix of jazz, Latin, funk, and world music.
APRIL 24–26: VANESSA RUBIN TRIO
Birdland Theater | 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin presents a three-night engagement featuring material from her recorded catalog.
APRIL 25: PASQUALE GRASSO
Birdland Jazz Club | 5:30 PM
Guitarist Pasquale Grasso performs with his trio, highlighting bebop and classical-influenced technique.
APRIL 26: GINITA Y LA ORQUESTA ESA
Birdland Jazz Club | 5:30 PM
Latin ensemble led by Ginita performs original dance music influenced by salsa, mambo, and Afro-Cuban traditions.
APRIL 26 & MAY 3: BIRDLAND LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Birdland Jazz Club | Late Shows
Directed by David DeJesus, the orchestra performs Latin jazz big band repertoire.
APRIL 27: Natalie Douglas – “DIFFERENT DRUM”
Birdland Jazz Club | 7:00 PM
Natalie Douglas performs songs associated with Linda Ronstadt, accompanied by Billy Stritch and band.
APRIL 28–MAY 2: JOÃO BOSCO WITH Anat Cohen
Birdland Jazz Club | Evenings
Brazilian composer João Bosco celebrates his 80th birthday with a week-long engagement featuring reedist Anat Cohen.
MAY 1–3: GABRIELLE CAVASSA
Birdland Theater | 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa presents a three-night residency in support of her album Diavolo.
MAY 2: Quintin Harris
Birdland Jazz Club | 5:30 PM
Pianist and vocalist Quintin Harris performs American Songbook material with his trio.
MAY 3: DAVID DEJESUS AND THE BOPTET – Miles Davis CENTENNIAL
Birdland Jazz Club | 5:30 PM
Saxophonist David DeJesus leads a tribute to Miles Davis, featuring arrangements from across the trumpeter’s career.
All performances take place at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York City, with ticket prices and food and beverage minimums varying by event.
