Ginita y La Orquesta Esa, the brainchild of Ecuadorian-Honduran-American trombonist, arranger, composer, vocalist, and bandleader Ginita, brings original dance music rooted in salsa, cumbia, mambo, tango, and Afro-Cuban rhythms to Birdland Jazz Club. Founded just two years ago in New York City, the ensemble performs in configurations ranging from a 10-piece to a 16-piece band. The group has established a presence at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club and the Jazz Gallery, while Ginita herself performs with ensembles including The Roy Hargrove Big Band, Ulysses Owens Jr.'s New Century Big Band, and The Dee Dee Bridgewater Big Band, among others.
Cast and Creative Team for Ginita y La Orquesta Esa at Birdland
Cast
Vince Giordano
Ensemble
Gabrielle Cavassa
Ensemble
Vanessa Rubin
Ensemble
Pasquale Grasso
Ensemble
Ginita
Ensemble
David Ostwald
Ensemble
Frank Vignola
Ensemble
Simon Wettenhall
Ensemble
Tom Abbott
Ensemble
Conal Fowkes
Ensemble
Daniel Glass
Ensemble
Steve Doyle
Ensemble
Billy Stritch
Ensemble
Jim Caruso
Ensemble
David DeJesus
Ensemble
Anat Cohen
Ensemble
João Bosco
Ensemble
Natalie Douglas
Ensemble
Michele Brourman
Ensemble
Amanda McBroom
Ensemble
Harvey Tibbs
Ensemble
Quintin Harris
Ensemble
Kevin Dorn
Ensemble
Brian Nalepka
Ensemble
Josh Dunn
Ensemble
Creative Team
António Carlos Jobim
Composer
João Bosco
Composer
Ginita
Bandleader
Billy Stritch
Musical Director
David DeJesus
Director
Conal Fowkes
Co-leader
Simon Wettenhall
Leader
Frank Vignola
Guitarist
David Ostwald
Leader
Vince Giordano
Arranger
Vince Giordano
Composer
News About Ginita y La Orquesta Esa at Birdland
Amanda McBroom, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco & Gabrielle Cavassa Lead Upcoming Birdland Lineup
April 17, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman, SF Jazz Collective, João Bosco, and returning acts like VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY.
John Beasley, YELLOWJACKETS, Karen Akers & JOÃO BOSCO Lead April Lineup At Birdland Jazz Club
April 01, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced a full April 2026 schedule featuring UNLIMITED MILES: Miles Davis at 100, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, João Bosco, and more across both venues.About the Theatre
Birdland Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Birdland Jazz Club?
ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO QUARTET (06/27/26-06/27/26)
What shows have played recently at Birdland Jazz Club?
Hot Combination (06/07/26-06/07/26)
Steven Feifke Trio (05/24/26-05/25/26)
Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter: Don't Fence Me In – The Music of Cole Porter (05/18/26-05/18/26)
Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez (05/17/26-05/17/26)
Bill Charlap Solo Piano (05/16/26-05/16/26)
Bill Charlap Trio (05/12/26-05/16/26)
Julie Halston: VIRTUAL HALSTON LIVE (05/11/26-05/11/26)
Karen Mack (05/04/26-05/04/26)
David DeJesus and the Boptet – Miles Davis Centennial Celebration (05/03/26-05/03/26)
Quintin Harris (05/02/26-05/02/26)
Steven Feifke Trio (05/24/26-05/25/26)
Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter: Don't Fence Me In – The Music of Cole Porter (05/18/26-05/18/26)
Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez (05/17/26-05/17/26)
Bill Charlap Solo Piano (05/16/26-05/16/26)
Bill Charlap Trio (05/12/26-05/16/26)
Julie Halston: VIRTUAL HALSTON LIVE (05/11/26-05/11/26)
Karen Mack (05/04/26-05/04/26)
David DeJesus and the Boptet – Miles Davis Centennial Celebration (05/03/26-05/03/26)
Quintin Harris (05/02/26-05/02/26)
What shows are coming up next at Birdland?
John Pizzarelli: P.S. Mr. Bennett (08/04/26-08/08/26)
What shows have played recently at Birdland?
Camila Meza Band (07/07/26-07/08/26)
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos (07/06/26-07/06/26)
Dan Block Quartet (07/05/26-07/05/26)
Christian Sands Quintet (06/30/26-07/04/26)
ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO QUARTET (06/27/26-06/27/26)
Hot Combination (06/07/26-06/07/26)
Steven Feifke Trio (05/24/26-05/25/26)
Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter: Don't Fence Me In – The Music of Cole Porter (05/18/26-05/18/26)
Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez (05/17/26-05/17/26)
Bill Charlap Solo Piano (05/16/26-05/16/26)
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos (07/06/26-07/06/26)
Dan Block Quartet (07/05/26-07/05/26)
Christian Sands Quintet (06/30/26-07/04/26)
ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO QUARTET (06/27/26-06/27/26)
Hot Combination (06/07/26-06/07/26)
Steven Feifke Trio (05/24/26-05/25/26)
Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter: Don't Fence Me In – The Music of Cole Porter (05/18/26-05/18/26)
Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez (05/17/26-05/17/26)
Bill Charlap Solo Piano (05/16/26-05/16/26)
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Housso Sémon 54 Below (10/12-10/12) |
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