Praised by Pat Metheny as "maybe the best jazz guitar player I've heard in my entire life," Pasquale Grasso has established himself as one of the most innovative musical voices of his generation. His classical technique, jazz phrasing, bebop rhythms, and fret work have distinguished him as a celebrated 21st century virtuoso, and he has recorded 11 albums on the Sony Masterworks label in solo-guitar format. Grasso also performed on vocalist Samara Joy's first two Grammy-winning recordings, Linger Awhile and Samara Joy. He performs at Birdland Jazz Club with his trio.
Cast and Creative Team for Pasquale Grasso at Birdland
Cast
Tom Abbott
Ensemble
João Bosco
Ensemble
Quintin Harris
Ensemble
Ginita
Ensemble
Pasquale Grasso
Ensemble
Kevin Dorn
Ensemble
Brian Nalepka
Ensemble
Josh Dunn
Ensemble
Harvey Tibbs
Ensemble
Billy Stritch
Ensemble
Simon Wettenhall
Ensemble
David DeJesus
Ensemble
Vince Giordano
Ensemble
Jim Caruso
Ensemble
Steve Doyle
Ensemble
Daniel Glass
Ensemble
Anat Cohen
Ensemble
Conal Fowkes
Ensemble
Natalie Douglas
Ensemble
Gabrielle Cavassa
Ensemble
Frank Vignola
Ensemble
Creative Team
Amanda McBroom
Composer
Vince Giordano
Arranger
Vince Giordano
Composer
Pat Philips
Producer
David DeJesus
Educator
David DeJesus
Director
Conal Fowkes
Band Leader
Simon Wettenhall
Band Leader
David DeJesus
Band Leader
Frank Vignola
Musical Director
Michele Brourman
Composer
David Ostwald
Band Leader
Jim Caruso
General Manager
Billy Stritch
Musical Director
David Ostwald
Composer
News About Pasquale Grasso at Birdland
Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night To Celebrate Jimmy Bruno With Performance At Birdland
July 10, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night is set to present a very special Jimmy Bruno Birthday Celebration at the Birdland Theater in New York City.
Birdland Reveals July 2026 Performance Lineup Featuring Christian Sands, Stella Cole, Bill Charlap & More
June 30, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances featuring Christian Sands Quintet, Liz Gillies, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, the Birdland Big Band, and more.
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.
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Karen Akers, Yellowjackets & More in April
April 03, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Karen Akers, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, Ben Allison, and Billy Stritch Trio, alongside returning acts like Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.
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.
Karen Mason, John Beasley, Yellowjackets And Christian Wiggs Lead Birdland Jazz Club And Theater Lineup
March 27, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for late March through mid-April. The lineup includes Karen Mason, UNLIMITED MILES: MILES DAVIS AT 100, Yellowjackets, and more. Performances will run across both venues in New York City.
Julie Benko, Chad LB, Nicole Henry And More Perform Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater This Week
February 13, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a wide-ranging lineup from February 16 through March 1, featuring established jazz icons, Broadway favorites, and rising stars across both venues.
Natalie Douglas, Catherine Russell, Melissa Errico, And More Set for Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater This Week
February 06, 2026 Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, programming from February 9 through February 22 will feature a wide range of jazz, cabaret, and Broadway artists.
Wendy Moten, Maria Schneider Orchestra and More Lead February Lineup At Birdland
January 30, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from February 2 through February 15, featuring returning favorites and guest artists across jazz, cabaret, big band, and Latin music.
Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
January 16, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
January 02, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.
Maude Maggart, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marilyn Maye & More Set For Birdland Jazz
December 26, 2025 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances running December 29 through January 11, featuring cabaret, big band jazz, vocalists, and instrumental ensembles across both venues.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
November 14, 2025 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
October 18, 2025 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
Susan Mack, Pasquale Grasso, and Carole J. Bufford Come to Birdland Jazz This Month
October 10, 2025 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater present an all-star lineup October 13–26 featuring Ron Carter, Susan Mack, Pasquale Grasso, Carole J. Bufford, The Bean Tones, and more.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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KID OF NEW YORK 54 Below (9/25-9/25) |
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Housso Sémon 54 Below (10/12-10/12) |
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Natasha Castillo: Darin to be Different...The Not So Splish-Splashy Side of Bobby Darin Don't Tell Mama (9/27-9/27) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Carols for a Cause 54 Below (10/11-10/11) |
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Isaac Mizrahi Hooray 54 Below (8/14-8/14) |
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The Music That Makes Me Laugh Caveat (8/17-8/17) |
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Isaac Mizrahi Hooray 54 Below (8/12-8/12) |