Photos: Julie Benko Celebrates Mardi Gras At Birdland Jazz
Broadway's former Funny Girl, Julie Benko and her "Euphonic Gumbo" served up a jazzy celebration of Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz.
Broadway's former Funny Girl, Julie Benko and her "Euphonic Gumbo" served up a jazzy celebration of Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz! Check out photos from the show.
With a band included Michael O’Brien on bass, Jay Sawyer on drums, Evan Arntzen on reeds, Andy Warren on trumpet and Ron Wilkins on trombone, led by Benko's partner Jason Yeager as musical director and on keyboards, the show brought the spirit of New Orleans to the heart of New York City.
Photo Credit: Kevin Alvey

Julie Benko, Jason Yeager

Jason Yeager, Julie Benko

Julie Benko, Jason Yeager

John Manzari, Julie Benko, Jason Yeager

Michael O?Brien, Jay Sawyer, Evan Arntzen, Andy Warren, Ron Wilkins, Jason Yeager, Julie Benko, John Manzari

Jason Yeager

Band

Julie Benko & Euphonic Gumbo

Jason Yeager, Julie Benko

Jason Yeager

Ron Wilkins

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