Benny Benack News

Photo Flash: Benny Benack III Returns to Birdland

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2019

Trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III returned to the Birdland stage on Monday, July 15, with his inimitable brand of energetic, swingin' songs and irrepressible charisma.

Birdland Presents The Freddy Cole Quartet And More Week Of July 8 And 15

by A.A. Cristi — June 28, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

CURSED CHILD Cast, Laura Osnes, and More Headline Birdland in July

by Julie Musbach — June 14, 2019

Birdland Jazz Club announces July 2019 Schedule featuring Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio, Freddy Cole Quartet, Steve Smith's Groove Blue Organ Trio, John Pizzarelli: Two-week engagement, Nancy Kelly, Konrad Paszkudzki and Pasquale Grasso, Lew Tabackin Trio, Michael Wolff Trio, Laura Osnes,

Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane, Melissa Errico, and More Week Of June 3

by Julie Musbach — May 24, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ravi Coltrane, Veronica Swift with Pasquale Grasso, Melissa Errico, and more!

Birdland Announces June 2019 Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Matt Baker Returns to Birdland with A RHAPSODY OF GERSHWIN

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2019

Jazz pianist Matt Baker returns to the Birdland stage (315 West 44th Street NYC 10036) with the world premier of a BRAND NEW project: A Rhapsody of Gershwin on Monday, March 18th at 7:00 pm.

Will Reynolds Makes Birdland Debut March 11th

by Julie Musbach — February 21, 2019

Actor/writer and 2018 Fred Ebb Award winner Will Reynolds makes his Birdland debut premiering all new songs, including selections from his musicals RADIOACTIVE and THE VIOLET HOUR (recently developed by MTC), written with collaborator Eric Price.

Birdland Presents Kurt Elling And More Week Of December 31

by A.A. Cristi — December 21, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Gives Thanks Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — November 22, 2018

Birdland Presents Dee Dee Bridgewater, Anita Gillette, And More Week Of October 1

by Julie Musbach — September 21, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Anita Gillette, Jay Leonhart, and more!

Photo Coverage: Max von Essen, Billy Stritch, and More Perform at the Official Opening of the Birdland Theater

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — September 21, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club officially opened the Birdland Theater last night, September 20, 2018.

Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More

by Julie Musbach — September 14, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Anita Gillette, Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Alan Broadbent Trio, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen, Jay Leonhart, Pasquale Grasso Tr

Birdland Presents The Freddy Cole Quartet And More Week Of 6/18

by A.A. Cristi — June 8, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club announces schedule for June 18-June 24:

BWW Review: Isaac Mizrahi Plants His Own Tree in Sophomore Show MODERATE TO SEVERE at Cafe Carlyle

by Troy Frisby — February 7, 2018

Returning to Cafe Carlyle, fashion designer-plus-TV personality-plus-performer Isaac Mizrahi was far too controlled to fall prey to anything remotely resembling a sophomore slump.

Sarah Arison Appointed Chair Of YoungArts At Backyard Ball

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2018

On Saturday, January 13, 2018, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) announced the appointment of Sarah Arison as Chair of the Board of Trustees during the organization's largest annual fundraiser, the Backyard Ball performance and gala.

A SWINGIN' BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS and More Set for Week of Dec. 25 at Birdland

by BWW News Desk — December 15, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for December 25-December 31, 2017, featuring Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch In 'A Swingin' Birdland Christmas,' Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch 'Snowfall,' The Birdland Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Veronica Swift, and more.

James Barbour, Christine Ebersole, Billy Stritch & More to Offer Holiday Concerts at Birdland This December

by BWW News Desk — November 15, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its December 2017 lineup, featuring Eliane Elias, Stacey Kent, Freddy Cole Quartet, The Birdland Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Veronica Swift, 'A Swingin' Birdland Christmas,' Fleur Seule, Billy Stritch, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.

Julie Halston, Billy Stritch and More Coming Up This Fall at Birdland

by BWW News Desk — November 10, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 20-November 26, featuring Veronica Swift with The Green Benny Green Trio, Melanie Stace 'A Night Like This,' Billy Stritch 'Lucky To Be Me, and more.

Norm Lewis, Jenn Colella and More to Join Amanda Green at Birdland This Month

by BWW News Desk — November 3, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 13-November 19, featuring Diane Schurr, Amanda Green's Amazing Colossal Sh*t Sheaux!, Memo Acevedo, and more.

Ann Hampton Callaway, Ella Fitzgerald Tribute and More Coming to Birdland This November

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its November 2017 lineup, featuring Veronica Swift with the Benny Green Trio, Ann Hampton Callaway, Memo Acevedo, Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars, Thana Alexa's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schurr, Marcus Roberts Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.