Kevin Alvey News

Once again, hostess/producer Jamie deRoy brought her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends, back to Birdland on Monday, October 23.  See photos of the evening.

Amanda was joined by some talented Broadway pals who performed an evening of her hilarious and moving songs. Guest performers included Tony Nominee Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, Alan H. Green, Kristoffer Cusack, and Jade Jones. Check out the photos here!

They're swell and just a couple of the acts that you can catch up with at the Cabaret Convention concerts that are around the corner.

Birdland recently presented Jeff Harnar in “A Collective Cy,” celebrating the PS Classics album release of the songs of master songwriter Cy Coleman. Check out photos from the event here!

On Monday, September 18, singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom returned to the Birdland stage with her musical director/songwriting partner Michele Brourman and special guest Sally Mayes in a show titled “Such Good Friends.” See photos from the show.

“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit returned to Birdland for one night only on August 28. See photos from the event.

Birdland presented the return of singer/songwriter and “The Voice” performer Wendy Moten on August 21. Joining Wendy was her amazing band, made up of Mike Ricchiuti, Dave Riekenberg, Paul Livant, Brian Delaney, and David Santos. Check out photos from the evening here!

Now in it’s twenty-first year, “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” continues to be a wildly popular Open Mic Night/Variety Show that runs every Monday at the legendary Birdland in New York City. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It’s the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them! See photos from the show!

On Monday, August 7, singer Klea Blackhurst and singer/pianist Billy Stritch returned to their Birdland home in “Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael.” Check out photos here!

Following last week’s 20th Anniversary of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, photographer Kevin Alvey was at it again, shooting a myriad of performers at this week’s edition! Host Jim Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch (with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums) welcomed nineteen talented artists to the Birdland stage.

See photos from Daniel Reichard's concert 'It's You I Like' at Birdland.

Birdland recently presented Broadway’s newest sensation, Julie Benko, in a concert celebrating the songs of Jule Styne. The performance took place on Monday, July 24. Check out photos here!

On Monday, July 24, Birdland Jazz Club celebrated the landmark 20th Anniversary of its wildly popular weekly open mic night/variety show “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.” The evening featured regular favorites, as well as special surprise guests. As usual, music director Billy Stritch held court at the ivories, along with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. Check out photos here!

It is a true wondrous achievement to have a show every week lasting 20 years, with over 1040 shows and 1840 performers.

When it comes to long-running shows, Birdland has cornered the market, and this week The Lineup With Susie Mosher turns five.

Birdland presented the return of pianist/singer Steve Ross on Monday, July 17. Check out photos of the evening here!

The performer's fiery personality brought the audience to tears and later to their feet as they sang and clapped along.

Singer Natalie Douglas returned to the Birdland spotlight with “A 60’s Songs Juneteenth Jubilee” on Monday, June 19. See photos from the show.

The maestro of Manhattan’s Monday evenings (Caruso) continues to wow an audience. He and the crew played host to a packed crowd on Monday night who were treated to some great performances by stellar individual talents.

Renowned pianist and singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli combined their considerable talents for an evening of great music celebrating the legendary Mel Tormé and Ella Fitzgerald on Monday, June 5. Check out photos from the concert here!