Barbara Carroll, Joe Lovano & More Set for Birdland, Week of 8/17

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for August 17-23, featuring Joe Lovano, Barbara Carroll, Birdland Jazz Party, and more!

August 17 (Monday) at 7:00PM
Comedian Kevin Meany

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that comedian Kevin Meaney will be appearing on the historic stage Monday, August 17 at 7pm. Kevin Meaney has been one of the country's most popular stand-up comedians for more than 30 years. Making people laugh has always been a top priority for Kevin. From his early years doing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Boston, he's amassed an impressive list of credits along the way. His first HBO special catapulted him to the forefront of the comedy scene. In 1987, Kevin made his debut appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and was invited by Johnny to join the guest panel. Since his first appearance, Kevin had returned to the show a dozen times. He was a special guest on Saturday Night Live and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Regis, Oprah and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

All seats $25, $10 food/drink minimum

August 17 (Monday) 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

August 18-22 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM & 11:00PM
Joe Lovano

Cleveland native saxophonist Joe Lovano, "one of the most creative saxophonists going," (Boston Globe) combines eclectic taste in conceptual projects with his own distinctive sound. After formative stints in the Woody Herman and Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestras and in small groups led by Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, Chet Baker and others, Lovano gained attention as a member of guitarist John Scofield's quartet in the early 1990s. He emerged as a band leader when he began a 20-year association with Blue Note Records. His current recording, "Bird Songs," -- Lovano's 22nd for the label -- has become one of the most celebrated recent jazz recordings because it breaks the mold for Bird tribute records (Birdland's namesake Charlie "Bird" Parker).

All seats $40, $10 food/drink minimum

August 19 (Wednesday) 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

August 20 (Thursday) at 6:00PM
Monday Michiru

Monday currently resides in New York, and continues to record and tour with her own group as well as collaborating with other artists. Her most recent release is "Brasilified Nights," a remix album off the material from her 2013 "Brasilified" project with remixes by Louie Vega (of "Zanzibar" which is already causing a buzz internationally), Zero db, Yukihiro Fukutomi, Steal Vybe to name some of the collaborators. Following a successful duet tour last Fall with her mother, legendary pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi, they just wrapped up recording "Jazz Conversations: The Other Side of Monday Michiru" to be released through Victor Japan in the Spring of 2015.

All seats $25, $10 food/drink minimum

August 21 (Friday) 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! Coming up on almost 10 years at the club, 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

August 22 (Saturday) at 6:00PM
Barbara Carroll

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

August 23 (Sunday) at 6:00PM
Birdland Jazz Party
Hosted by Carole Bufford

Birdland's very own jazz quartet hits the stage every Sunday to wrap up the weekend with jazz classics featuring jazz vocalist Carole J. Bufford! Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought after young performers in the New York cabaret & jazz scene. Her recent shows, "Speak Easy" and "Body & Soul" earned her rave reviews across the board, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She has traveled all over the US and recently made her London debut to great critical acclaim.

All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum

August 23 (Sunday) at 9:00PM & 11:00PM
Scott Robinson Doctette
With Randy Sandke, Dennis Mackrel, Pat O'Leary and Ted Rosenthal

Scott Robinson is an American jazz musician. Robinson is best known for his work with various styles of saxophone, but has also performed with the clarinet, flute, trumpet, and sarrusophone, along with other, more obscure instruments. Members of the band include Randy Sandke (trumpet), Ted Rosenthal (piano), pat O'Leary (bass) and Dennis Mackrel (drums).

All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum

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