Acclaimed vocalist Robin McKelle presents a tribute to her greatest influence, Ella Fitzgerald, drawn from her recording Impressions of Ella. The album was recorded with Kenny Washington on drums, Peter Washington on bass, and the legendary Kenny Barron on piano. McKelle performs this new material and more with Luther Allison on piano, Estratos on drums, and Blake Meister on bass.
Cast and Creative Team for Robin McKelle at Birdland
Cast
Frank Vignola
Ensemble
Billy Stritch
Ensemble
David Ostwald
Ensemble
Jim Caruso
Ensemble
Vince Giordano
Ensemble
Justin Poindexter
Ensemble
Jason Yeager
Ensemble
Sasha Papernik
Ensemble
Bill Crow
Ensemble
Steve Little
Ensemble
Andy McKee
Ensemble
Darrel Green
Ensemble
Camille Thurman
Ensemble
Conal Fowkes
Ensemble
Steven Feifke
Ensemble
David DeJesus
Ensemble
Simon Wettenhall
Ensemble
Richard Cortez
Ensemble
Creative Team
Estratos
Musician
Blake Meister
Musician
David DeJesus
Musical Director
Frank Vignola
Musical Director
Steven Feifke
Composer
Luther Allison
Musician
Camille Thurman
Musician
Alex Raderman
Musician
David Ostwald
Musical Director
Vince Giordano
Composer
Jim Caruso
Producer
Ruby Locknar
Producer
Bill Charlap
Musical Director
David Wong
Musician
Ted Rosenthal
Musician
Marion Felder
Musician
Ehud Asherie
Musician
Wycliffe Gordon
Musician
Anat Cohen
Musician
Peter Washington
Musician
Kenny Washington
Musician
Dennis Mackrel
Musician
Gary Mazzaroppi
Musician
Steve Doyle
Musician
Billy Stritch
Musician
Daniel Glass
Musician
Richard Cortez
Musical Director
Justin Poindexter
Composer
Jason Yeager
Composer
Conal Fowkes
Musical Director
Simon Wettenhall
Musical Director
News About Robin McKelle at Birdland
Cabaret Roundup: May 18-24 – Harry Connick Jr, Elizabeth Gillies & More
May 18, 2026 Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Harry Connick Jr. doing his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall, Disney star Elizabeth Gillies singing songs from the 1990s, understudies and alternates from current hit Broadway shows, and more.
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
May 08, 2026 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.
Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
November 03, 2023 Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Birdland Theater?
Michael Wolff Quartet (5/15/26-5/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (5/20/26-5/20/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (5/20/26-5/20/26)
What shows have played recently at Birdland Theater?
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (5/20/26-5/20/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (5/15/26-5/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (5/13/26-5/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (5/1/26-5/3/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (4/29/26-4/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (4/24/26-4/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (4/23/26-4/23/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night (4/22/26-4/22/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (4/22/26-4/22/26)
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (4/20/26-4/21/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (5/15/26-5/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (5/13/26-5/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (5/1/26-5/3/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (4/29/26-4/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (4/24/26-4/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (4/23/26-4/23/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night (4/22/26-4/22/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (4/22/26-4/22/26)
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (4/20/26-4/21/26)
What shows have played recently at Birdland Jazz Club?
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (05/20/26-05/20/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (05/15/26-05/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (05/13/26-05/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (05/01/26-05/03/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (04/29/26-04/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (04/24/26-04/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (04/23/26-04/23/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night (04/22/26-04/22/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (04/22/26-04/22/26)
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (04/20/26-04/21/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (05/15/26-05/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (05/13/26-05/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (05/01/26-05/03/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (04/29/26-04/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (04/24/26-04/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (04/23/26-04/23/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night (04/22/26-04/22/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (04/22/26-04/22/26)
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks (04/20/26-04/21/26)
What shows have played recently at Birdland?
Miki Yamanaka Trio (07/31/26-08/02/26)
Accentuate The Positive: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song (07/03/26-07/05/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (05/20/26-05/20/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (05/15/26-05/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (05/13/26-05/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (05/01/26-05/03/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (04/29/26-04/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (04/24/26-04/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (04/23/26-04/23/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (04/22/26-04/22/26)
Accentuate The Positive: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song (07/03/26-07/05/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with James Chirillo (05/20/26-05/20/26)
Michael Wolff Quartet (05/15/26-05/17/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Mark Whitfield (05/13/26-05/13/26)
Gabrielle Cavassa (05/01/26-05/03/26)
Frank Vignola's Guitar Night with Dave Stryker & Jimmy Bruno (04/29/26-04/29/26)
Vanessa Rubin Trio (04/24/26-04/26/26)
The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band (04/23/26-04/23/26)
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (04/22/26-04/22/26)
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Let's Get Schooled: The Broadway Community Returns to the Classroom Green Room 42 (8/26-8/26) |
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