Birdland Reveals July 2026 Performance Lineup Featuring Christian Sands, Stella Cole, Bill Charlap & More
Liz Gillies, Bill Charlap, and Allan Harris headline the NYC jazz venue's upcoming lineup.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their full lineup of performances for July 2026, featuring a month of jazz, cabaret, and Broadway artists across both venues. The schedule includes headlining engagements from Christian Sands, Stella Cole, Jane Monheit, Gerry Gibbs' Dream Band, Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, An Evening with Liz Gillies, and numerous recurring weekly series.
Birdland Jazz Club Highlights
Among the featured engagements this month are the Christian Sands Quintet (June 30-July 4), Dan Block Quartet (July 5), Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos (July 6), Camila Meza Band (July 7-8), Emilie-Claire Barlow (July 9-11), Myles Weinstein Presents Unlimited Myles (July 12), Karen Akers: Come With Me To Paris! (July 13), Frank Catalano Quartet (July 14), Stella Cole (July 15-18), Jon Gordon Nonet (July 19), Gerry Gibbs Dream Band featuring Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, Buster Williams, and Cyrus Chestnut (July 21-25), and Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes (July 28-August 1).
Birdland Theater Highlights
Birdland Theater's July programming includes "Accentuate The Positive" Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song (July 3-5), Pasquale Grasso Quartet (July 10-12), Allan Harris: Harlem After Dark featuring Maya Azucena and AC Lincoln (July 17-19), and the Miki Yamanaka Trio (July 31-August 2).
Weekly Resident Series
Returning weekly throughout July are 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, Danny Tobias Quartet, and The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra.
For a complete performance schedule, ticket information, and reservations, visit Birdland's website.
Special Engagements
Christian Sands Quintet
June 30-July 4 – Birdland Jazz Club
GRAMMY nominee and NAACP Image Award winner Christian Sands brings his quintet to Birdland with Marquis Hill, Nicole Glover (except July 4), Matt Brewer, and Ryan Sands.
"Accentuate the Positive" Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song
July 3-5 – Birdland Theater
Robbie Lee, Bryan Carter, Angela Grey, Olivia Chindamo, Wyatt Michael, Felix Peikli, and Liany Mateo celebrate America's 250th birthday while honoring the late Ken Peplowski.
Dan Block Quartet
July 5 – Birdland Jazz Club
Broadway veteran and acclaimed saxophonist Dan Block brings his quartet to Birdland following a career performing with artists including Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, and Wynton Marsalis.
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos
July 6 – Birdland Jazz Club
Lauren Sansaricq and her ensemble present an evening of ragtime, early jazz, blues, and country classics.
Camila Meza Band
July 7-8 – Birdland Jazz Club
Guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza returns to Birdland following the release of her latest album, Portal.
Emilie-Claire Barlow
July 9-11 – Birdland Jazz Club
The two-time Juno Award winner returns following the release of La plus belle saison.
Pasquale Grasso Quartet
July 10-12 – Birdland Theater
Praised by Pat Metheny as one of the finest jazz guitarists of his generation, Pasquale Grasso performs with his quartet.
Myles Weinstein Presents Unlimited Myles
July 12 – Birdland Jazz Club
The drummer and longtime jazz manager leads an all-star ensemble featuring Sean Jones, Steve Wilson, Billy Childs, Matt Penman, and Alicia Olatuja.
Karen Akers: Come With Me To Paris!
July 13 – Birdland Jazz Club
Tony Award nominee Karen Akers returns with an evening celebrating Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, and more alongside longtime music director Alex Rybeck.
Frank Catalano Quartet
July 14 – Birdland Jazz Club
The acclaimed tenor saxophonist brings his quartet following collaborations with artists including Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, John Legend, and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Stella Cole
July 15-18 – Birdland Jazz Club
Social media sensation Stella Cole brings her celebrated interpretations of the Great American Songbook to Birdland for four nights.
Allan Harris: Harlem After Dark
Featuring Maya Azucena & AC Lincoln
July 17-19 – Birdland Theater
Award-winning vocalist Allan Harris is joined by vocalist Maya Azucena and tap dancer AC Lincoln for a weekend engagement.
Jon Gordon Nonet
July 19 – Birdland Jazz Club
The Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition winner leads his nine-piece ensemble.
An Evening with Liz Gillies
July 20 – Birdland Jazz Club
Fresh from Little Shop of Horrors, Broadway and television star Liz Gillies performs an evening of Great American Songbook favorites, jazz standards, and contemporary selections.
Gerry Gibbs Dream Band
Featuring Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, Buster Williams & Cyrus Chestnut
July 21-25 – Birdland Jazz Club
Drummer Gerry Gibbs assembles an all-star group featuring NEA Jazz Masters Gary Bartz and Randy Brecker alongside Buster Williams and Cyrus Chestnut.
Dan Wilson & Peter Bernstein Quartet
July 24-26 – Birdland Theater
Acclaimed guitarists Dan Wilson and Peter Bernstein share the stage for a special weekend engagement.
Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio
July 26 – Birdland Jazz Club
Pianist Arcoiris Sandoval brings her acclaimed trio featuring Mimi Jones and Jerome Jennings.
Max Pollak Group
July 27 – Birdland Jazz Club
Percussive dancer, composer, and vocalist Max Pollak presents an evening blending tap, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and jazz.
Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes
July 28-August 1 – Birdland Jazz Club
The husband-and-wife piano duo reunite for a week of two-piano performances following last summer's acclaimed engagement.
Miki Yamanaka Trio
July 31-August 2 – Birdland Theater
Pianist Miki Yamanaka closes the month with performances ahead of the release of her new trio album, Breathe.
Monthly Engagements
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks
Mondays & Tuesdays
Jim Caruso's Cast Party
Mondays
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band
Wednesdays
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night
Wednesdays
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
Thursdays
The Birdland Big Band
Fridays
Danny Tobias Quartet
Saturdays
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra
Sundays
Birdland's signature weekly series continue throughout July, featuring Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, The Birdland Big Band, Danny Tobias Quartet, and The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra.
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