BOSSABRASIL, Ann Hampton Callaway, Laura Osnes and More Set for Birdland This May
By: BWW News Desk Apr. 15, 2016
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its May 2016 schedule, featuring: BOSSABRASIL, Ann Hampton Callaway, Iris Williams, Laura Osnes, Eliane Elias, Bill Charlap Trio, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Birdland Big Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:
May 1 (Sunday) at 6:00PM
Steve Ross in "Rythym and Romance"
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that singer/pianist Steve Ross will return to the Birdland stage in "Rhythm and Romance" on Sunday, May 1 at 6pm. Singer/pianist Steve Ross, and members of the Yale Concert Band, under the direction of Tom Duffy, will perform the sweet and saucy songs of his favorite composer, Cole Porter, iconic songs by Irving Berlin, and the bright and rhythmic numbers associated with the inimitable Fred Astaire.
All tickets $30-40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 2 (Monday) at 7:00PM
An Encore Evening with the Iris Williams
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that singer Iris Williams will return to the historic stage with "An Encore Evening with Iris Williams" on Monday, May 2 at 7pm. The concert will celebrate the Great American Songbook, concentrating on songs by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini and the Gershwins. There will also be selections of songs made famous by Edith Piaf.
All tickets $35, $10 food/drink minimum
May 3-7 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM and 11PM
Ann Hampton Callaway Presents "But Beautiful"
Platinum Award winning Ann Hampton Callaway returns to Birdland May 3rd-7th with her latest show "But Beautiful," a collection of romantic jazz standards. The singer/songwriter who The New York Times calls "A phenomenal, multi-range voice" and "A blues and jazz powerhouse" puts her unique stamp on classics by Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, Cy Coleman and Johnny Mandel among others. Accompanied by her all-star trio- Ted Rosenthal on piano, Martin Wind on bass and Tim Horner on drums- Callaway woos you with love songs from sultry to sizzling.
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 8 (Sunday) at 6:00PM
Daniel Reichard: Friends, Acquaintances and Strangers
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that on Sunday, May 8 at 6 PM, Daniel Reichard will return to the historic room with a spirited variety show entitled "Friends, Acquaintances, and Strangers." This concert, which takes place on Mother's Day, will feature Reichard and an eclectic gathering of some of New York City's most talented performing artists.
All tickets $40-50, $10 food/drink minimum
May 9 (Monday) at 7:00PM
The Graduating Class of CAP21 Presents "The Pop/Rock Project"
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that the graduating class of CAP21's Professional Musical Theatre Training Program will launch their promising careers in "The Pop/Rock Project" at Birdland on Monday, May 9 at 7pm. Twenty dynamic performers will star in a one-of-a-kind cabaret celebrating Pop/Rock on Broadway! Musical Director Rob Rokicki and Director Randy Redd will present an exciting line-up of CAP21 alumni and surprise guest stars!
All tickets $25, $10 food/drink minimum
May 10-14 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM and 11PM
BOSSABRASIL: Leny Andrade with Roni Ben-hur Trio
Latin Grammy winner, Leny Andrade, is acknowledged as Brazil's true Jazz Singer. Her voice is a deep, husky instrument of such dramatic depth that , as Stephen Holden wrote in the New York Times, "seems to well up from the center of the earth". Andrade blends jazz with samba, bossa nova, and bolero. Her improvisational brilliance and vocal fireworks have led many writers to compare her to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Tony Bennett says "Leny Andrade is the Ella Fitzgerald of Brazil". At Birdland, she will perform with the Roni Ben-Hur Trio with Itaiguara Brandao on Bass and her long-time drummer Helio Schiavo . She has recorded with Ben-Hur for Motema Records, "Algria de Viver" (Joy of Living), recently released. This is the ultimate Andrade, singing Brazilian classics .
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 16 (Monday) at 7:00PM
Victoria Shaw "Under the Covers"
With Special Guests Matthew and Gunnar Nelson
The Broadway at Birdland concert series it proud to announce the return of singer/songwriter Victoria Shaw in "Under The Covers." The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, May 16 at 7pm. Victoria's special guests will be Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, of the multi-platinum selling band, Nelson. Hosted by award winning songwriter Victoria Shaw, Under The Covers has become a favorite recurring highlight at Birdland, featuring a wide variety of top-selling songwriters and musical acts from across the pop, rock and country worlds, and offering intimate acoustic performances of huge hit songs - along with the little-known stories behind them.
All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum
May 17-21 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30pm and 11PM
David Murray, Geri Allen, Terry Lyne Carrington Power Trio
This much anticipated recording debut of the new jazz super group - David Murray, Geri Allen & Terri Lyne Carrington Power Trio - is dedicated to Ornette Coleman, who passed away just days before the recording. The album's title track is Coleman's never before recorded composition, "Perfection."
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 19 (Thursday) at 6:00PM
Adam Larson Quartet
All tickets $15-25, $10 food/drink minimum
May 22 (Sunday) at 6:00PM
New York Hot Jazz Camp All-Stars
The first annual New York Hot Jazz Camp, spearheaded by co-directors Molly Ryan and Bria Skonberg, will take place May 17-22. After an intensive week teaching a total of 48 musicians - the camp faculty all-stars will take the Birdland stage and show everyone what hot jazz is all about.
All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum
May 23 (Monday) at 7:00PM
A Sophisticated Reunion
Starring Terri Klausner, Valarie Pettiford and Ty Stephens
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to present "A Sophisticated Reunion" on Monday, May 23at 7pm. The one-night-only event will star Terri Klausner, Valarie Pettiford and Ty Stephens. It's "A Sophisticated Reunion" thirty-five years in the making! Sophisticated Ladies, a musical review based on the music of Duke Ellington, opened on Broadway in March 1981. The musical brilliance and fun resumes at Birdland when original cast members and co-stars Valarie Pettiford, Terri Klausner, and Ty Stephens reunite. The trio met during the run of the show and have remained best buddies for over three decades. Included in the concert will be some of the Duke's greatest hits, like "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," "Hit Me With A Hot Note," and the title song, "Sophisticated Lady." In addition, these talented entertainers bring elements of their individual acts to the evening, all under the musical direction of Ron Abel.
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 24-28 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM & 11PM
Eliane Elias
There's no question about it: GRAMMY Award Winner, four time "Gold Disc Award" recipient and three time winner of "Best Vocal Album" in Japan, #1 artist in sales and radio in France, with all recordings reaching top five on USA Billboard Jazz Charts, Jazz radio charts, and several reaching #1 on iTunes and Amazon.com to name a few accolades, Eliane Elias has taken her place in the pantheon of music giants. She has sold over 2 million albums during the span of her career.
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 26 (Thursday) at 6:00PM
Yelena Eckemoff
With Mark Feldman (violin), Joe Martin (double bass) and Billy Hart (drums)
Yelena Eckemoff, the prolific and enthralling pianist and composer, has earned plaudits for her recent releases "Everblue", "Lions", "A Touch of Radiance", "Glass Song" and more. She has made high-level original music with sidemen on the order of Peter Erskine, Arild Andersen, Jon Christensen, George Mraz, and Mark Turner. With her new release "Leaving Everything Behind", she deepens her multifaceted body of work by drawing on older original material - a few pieces dating as far back as the 1980s. "To emphasize my concept behind this album, I needed to go back to my roots," says the pianist. "I wanted to draw on music I composed when I knew very little - if anything at all - about the modern jazz field."
All tickets $25, $10 food/drink minimum
May 29 (Sunday) at 6:00PM
Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano "Summer Standard Time"
2016 MAC Award winners for Major Duo Artists of the Year, married musical partners Eric & Barbara come home to Birdland with a set full of rhythm & romance. As entertaining as they are musically savvy, their intimate connection with their audiences has made them the New York nightclub world's most celebrated team. Pianist/singer Eric Comstock has been called "the heir apparent to the cabaret throne". Vocalist Barbara Fasano's new CD BUSY BEING FREE is being hailed as "busy being intoxicatingly sublime" & has just won the 2016 MAC Award for Major Recording of the Year. Sultry, swinging and surprising, Eric & Barbara will bring you laughs & love songs from Jerome Kern to Joni Mitchell, Cole Porter to Billy Strayhorn. The New York Times calls their shows "witty" & "exhilarating". They promise a terrific Sunday supper at Birdland, where the music & the stories are equally great. Come join the party!
All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum
May 30 (Monday) at 7:00PM
An Evening with Laura Osnes
The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Broadway leading lady Laura Osnes will return to the historic stage on Monday, May 30 at 7pm. Laura Osnes will return to Birdland accompanied by Fred Lassen in "An Evening With Laura Osnes." Best known for her Tony-nominated performances in Cinderella and Bonnie & Clyde, Ms. Osnes has also starred on Broadway in Anything Goes, South Pacific, and Grease. Including tunes from her two solo albums and sharing her favorite songs and stories from past shows and cabarets, Laura is sure to delight audiences with her vocal versatility and genuine charm.
All tickets $40-50, $10 food/drink minimum
May 31-June 4 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM & 11:00PM
Bill Charlap Trio
One of the world's premier jazz pianists, BILL CHARLAP has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Charlap is the artistic director of New York City's Jazz in July Festival at the 92nd Street Y, and he has produced concerts for Jazz at Lincoln Center, the JVC Jazz Festival and the Hollywood Bowl. A two-time Grammy nominee, Charlap is married to renowned jazz pianist Renee Rosnes, and the two often collaborate in a duo piano setting. In the spring of 2010, Charlap and Rosnes released "Double Portrait", their acclaimed duo piano recording on the Blue Note label.
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
Birdland will also feature the following recurring monthly engagements:
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Mondays) at 9:30PM
Jim Caruso's Cast Party
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular weekly soiree that brings a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night. It's a cool cabaret night-out enlivened by a hilariously impromptu variety show. Showbiz superstars, backed by Steve Doyle on bass, Billy Stritch on piano and Daniel Glass on drums, hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle.
All tickets $25, $10 food/drink minimum
May 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) at 5:30PM
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band
Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band breathes life and passion into America's own great art form. Now in its 14th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city's best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder and more!
All tickets $25, $10 food/drink minimum
May 6, 13, 20, 27 (Fridays) at 5:15PM
The Birdland Big Band
With Guest Conductor Rob Middleton
Founded by drummer and musical director Tommy Igoe, the Birdland Big Band features the finest musicians in New York! The BBB roars into action every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!"
All tickets $40, $10 food/drink minimum
May 7, 14, 21, 28 (Saturdays) at 6:00PM
Barbara is an elegant jazz pianist, composer and vocalist, long recognized as one of the premier players of swinging jazz piano and expressive vocals.
All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Sundays) at 9PM & 11PM
Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill -- leader of the "first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz" (NY Times) -- was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte.
All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum
Purchase tickets at www.BirdlandJazz.com, and for more information and reservations, call 212-581-3080. Ticket prices will vary by performer. At the tables, there is a $10 food/drink minimum per person in addition to the music charge. At the bar, the music charge will include one complimentary drink with no additional minimum.
Named for alto saxophonist and jazz pioneer Charlie "Bird" Parker who dubbed it "The Jazz Corner of the World," Birdland opened on December 15th 1949. For 60 years it has been home to jazz legends, from Parker, John Coltrane Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, Diana Krall and everyone in between. The original 52nd street location was a cultural barometer and meeting place, inspiring the songs "Birdland" and "Lullaby of Birdland," and serving as a regular haunt for celebrities and cultural figures. The modern incarnation is a state of the art nightclub featuring award winning Southern and Cajun cuisine, first rate sound and lighting and a who's who of contemporary musical artists, 7 nights a week.
Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues), New York, NY 10036. Students (with current ID) & Broadway Theatre-Goers (with Broadway ticket stub from same day of performance): 50% off music charge at 11PM shows only. Birdland serves American Fare with a Cajun Flair nightly from 5PM until Midnight and until 1AM on Friday and Saturdays. Parking is available across the street at 332 West 44th Street. Concert Grand Piano By: Yamaha.
For more, visit www.BirdlandJazz.com or follow BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB on Twitter: @birdlandjazz, Facebook, Instagram, and on Pinterest.
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