Barbara Carroll, John Pizzarelli, Steve Ross & More Set for Birdland, Week of 7/27

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for July 27 - August 2, featuring John Pizzarelli Sings Paul McCartney, Steve Ross, Bill O'Connell & The Latin Jazz All-Stars, and more!

July 27 (Monday) at 7:00PM
Steve Ross
Jesse Bielenberg on Bass with Special Guest Liliane Montevecchi

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce the return of pianist/singer Steve Ross in "An Evening With Steve Ross" on Monday, May 25 at 7pm. In this special evening Steve Ross gives us excerpts from shows he's performed over his long career. Expect songs of and stories about many of the songwriters he's saluted: Rodgers & Hart ("With a Song In My Heart"), Irving Berlin ("Let Yourself Go"), Jacques Brel ("Fanette"), Lerner & Loewe ("If Ever I Would Leave You"), Stephen Sondheim ("Too Many Mornings"), Kander & Ebb ("Life of the Party") and Fred Astaire ("Cheek to Cheek"). He'll be accompanied by bassist Jesse Bielenberg.

All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum

July 27 (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

July 28-August 1 (Tuesday-Saturday) at 8:30PM & 11:00PM
John Pizzarelli Sings Paul McCartney

John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, was called "hip with a wink" by Town & Country, "madly creative" by the Los Angeles Times and "the genial genius of the guitar" by The Toronto Star. Son of the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, New Jersey native John Pizzarelli has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz. John Pizzarelli has had a multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, known around the world for the cool jazz flavor he brings to classic standards, late-night ballads, and each of his hugely entertaining live performances and masterful recordings. His most recent CD release, "Rockin' In Rhythm," combines the enduring work of Duke Ellington with Pizzarelli's incredible ability to reinterpret the Great American Songbook. "Rockin' In Rhythm" is the follow up to Pizzarelli's critically-acclaimed 2008 release, "With A Song In My Heart - John Pizzarelli Sings the Music of Richard Rodgers," which featured Don Sebesky's Grammy-nominated arrangement of "Johnny One Note." With his active touring schedule, Pizzarelli continues to charm audiences with his warmth, conversational humor, and musical moxie.

All tickets $45, $10 food/drink minimum

July 29 (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

July 31 (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 1 (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 2 (Sunday) at 9:00PM & 11:00PM
Bill O'Connell & The Latin Jazz All-Stars

Over the years, Bill has displayed his versatility performing, writing and arranging for numerous jazz artists. His 10 solo recordings have received wide critical acclaim throughout the world. Bill is currently performing with his band, "Bill O'Connell and The Latin Jazz Allstars", includes Steve Slagle (sax), Conrad Herwig (trombone), Luques Curtis (bass), Adam Cruz (drums) and Roman Diaz (congas).

All tickets $30, $10 food/drink minimum

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