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Julie Benko, currently appearing in Broadway's Ragtime, has released Euphonic Gumbo, a new album inspired by the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans. The album is available to stream below.

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas returned to the Birdland Jazz Club stage with a one-night-only performance of her Tributes series, Tributes: ’70s Soul. Check out photos from the event here!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets will present the upcoming 40th Annual MAC Awards. At the event, MAC will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to two stars of Broadway, television, film and cabaret: Lillias White and Karen Akers. 

Irish vocalists Emmett O'Hanlon and Emmet Cahill appeared together Monday evening at Birdland Jazz Club, presenting a program of ballads, show tunes, and classic selections by celebrated composers. See photos of the show.

An in-depth conversation with Marilyn Maye took place on Monday night, January 5, at Birdland Jazz Club, where the legendary performer joined host Jim Caruso for an evening of stories, reflections, and music before a packed house. Check out photos from the evening.

On Monday, December 29 at Birdland, singer Maude Maggart returned for a one-night-only concert with her new show, Do Something!. Check out the photos from the event here!

A Swinging Birdland Christmas returned to Birdland Jazz Club this week for its 16th consecutive season, continuing its status as an annual holiday tradition at the Midtown venue. Check out photos of the show.

A Swinging Birdland Christmas continues its reign as a beloved holiday tradition at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club. The show features seasonal favorites like “The Christmas Waltz,” “Holiday Season,” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm'.

Julie Benko - the singer and actor who rose to national prominence in Broadway's Funny Girl - will release Euphonic Gumbo, a vibrant new album steeped in the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party continues its weekly run at Birdland with sold-out holiday-season performances. Recent evenings featured a wide range of guest artists from musical theater, jazz, pop, and country. New photos capture highlights from the ongoing concert series at the New York jazz club.

On Monday, December 15 at 7pm, nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards stormed the Birdland stage with his critically acclaimed Frivolity Hour. Check out photos of the evening.

Join host Jim Caruso and legendary songstress Marilyn Maye for an intimate and joy-filled evening of stories, laughter, and a little music at Birdland.

Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt returned to Birdland on Monday, December 1 for a curated concert featuring guest appearances by Elizabeth Gillies, Lauren Patten, Amanda Reid, Elizabeth Stanley, Talia Suskauer, and Jack Wolfe. Check out photos of the show.

On Monday, November 24, Debbie Wileman made her NYC nightclub debut at Birdland. Check out photos from the show! Wileman first rose to prominence during the pandemic through her in-car “Song a Day” videos, in which she performed as Judy Garland.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party welcomed a particularly special guest on Monday night: the newly crowned Miss America, Cassie Donegan. Check out photos from the show!

Check out photos from Karen Mason's performance of a gorgeous night of music when she returned to her favorite musical home, Birdland, with 'Encore-Nucopia.'

Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.

The 'newly minted cabaret star' once again presented an evening of showtunes, standards, eleven o'clock numbers, and a little bit of diva worship on the side and the audience was cheering after every number.

On Monday, October 13, Birdland welcomed back award-winning vocalist Susan Mack for her celebrated show ’Tis Autumn. Check out photos from the show!