Kevin Alvey

Review: Five Stars for JULIE HALSTON TAKES THE Q TRAIN at Birdland
by Nathan Johnson - Jan 9, 2025

Julie is a diamond cut from the rarest of molds. She’s as terminally unique as Joan Rivers and just as funny. Where others see the mundane, Julie sees the miraculous. She reminds us that life’s absurdities are not just worth noticing but worth celebrating.

Photos: OUR TOWN's Julie Halston Performs at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Julie Halston delivered a standout stand-up performance on Monday night, bringing her sardonic wit and high energy to the historic Birdland stage. See photos here! 

Review: David Marino's show at Birdland Was Passion Plus Pow
by Rob Lester - Jan 3, 2025

A crooner with charisma, a vocalist with versatility, an old soul with new energy: that’s dynamic and delightful David Marino. His powerful voice radiates star power. He returned to Birdland for another sold-out standout concert to close out 2024.

Photos: David Marino at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025

Canadian singer David Marino captivated the sold-out Birdland audience with his Monday night concert. Check out photos from the event and learn more here!

Review: Marilyn Maye's Run (ending on New Year's Eve) Is a Smash at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Dec 29, 2024

Marilyn Maye is unstoppable and more than worth stopping in to see and hear. It doesn't get more exciting and invigorating than this veteran's shows. She plays two more shows 12/29 and two on New Year's Eve.

Photos: Inside the 15th A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2024

For the fifteenth consecutive year, A Swinging Birdland Christmas stormed the stage at the iconic music room. See photos from the event and learn more!

Review: A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS at Birdland Is Holiday Glee Galore
by Rob Lester - Dec 23, 2024

Swing on by Birdland Jazz Club for A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS with Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch, and Klea Blackhurst. It will get you into the holiday spirit just in time. The show, celebrating its 15th anniversary, is in full swing through 12/25.

Review: James Barbour's THE HOLIDAY CONCERT Is an Annual Tradition at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Dec 18, 2024

A song-packed 12/12 Christmas event helmed by baritone James Barbour (PHANTOM, JANE EYRE) helped celebrate the season and raise money to help others. Alternately earnest, chatty, cheery, or electrifying, Barbour's event was a night to remember.

Photos: Melody & Magic: Ben Jones And Laurence Hobgood Take Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

Birdland presented singer Ben Jones and Grammy-winning pianist/composer Laurence Hobgood in concert on December 9. See photos from the show!

Review: Jane Monheit's THE MERRIEST Is a Seasonal Splash at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Dec 13, 2024

You have until Saturday to make Merry with THE MERRIEST and make your way to Birdland Jazz Club for Jane Monheit's Christmas tour stop, with sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. It's a recommended treat.

Photos: Signature Sound Takes the Stage At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

Birdland presented Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in “A Jazzy Little Christmas” on Monday, December 2. Check out photos from the show. 

Photos: Adrian Galante at Birdland Theater
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 28, 2024

Adrian Galante made his Birdland Jazz Club headline debut on November 26th. Backed by Alan Broadbent on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Obed Calvaire on drums... Adrian played his jazz clarinet (and 2 forays on the piano) with mesmerizing expertise.

Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

Check out photos from Monday night at Birdland Jazz Club featuring Karen Akers and Cast Party!

Photos: Marci Kraft at Don't Tell Mama
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 13, 2024

Marci Kraft collaborates with Director Marilyn Maye and musicians David Pearl, Jack Cavari, Daniel Glass, & Tom Hubbard for her latest show 'A New Party With Marci' at Don't Tell Mama in midtown NYC.

Photos: John Manzari Sings And Taps In RECENTER At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Birdland presented tap dancer/singer John Manzari on the historic stage with Recenter, on Monday, November 4. See photos here!

Photos: Ari Axelrod Returns To Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7pm, Birdland welcomed singer Ari Axelrod back to the iconic stage. See photos here!

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Returns For Another Open Mic At To Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Check out photos from the latest edition of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party. The open mic variety show takes place every week at Birdland, the iconic jazz club in the heart of New York City. Musical director Billy Stritch accompanies from the piano, leading the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums).

Photos: Jason Yeager, Jason Anick & Julie Benko Celebrate 'Sanctuary' At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

On Monday, October 14, pianist and composer Jason Yeager returned to Birdland, this time co-leading a stellar quintet with jazz violin virtuoso and composer Jason Anick, in celebration of their new album, Sanctuary, which came out October 11th on Sunnyside Records. See photos from the show.

Photos: Amanda McBroom and CAST PARTY at Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

On Monday September 23, Amanda McBroom returned to the iconic music room to celebrate the release of her new recording, “Wintersong,” a collection of songs to mark the winter holidays. The concert was followed by the weekly open mic, “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.” See photos here!

Review: Amanda McBroom Brings Christmas to September in WINTERSONG at Birdland
by Ricky Pope - Sep 30, 2024

Last week, Amanda McBroom unveiled highlights from her forthcoming album WINTERSONG at Birdland, a collection of mostly new songs on a holiday theme. It feels strangely incongruous on a sultry September evening to be listening to songs about hearth and family, but McBroom painted such vivid songscapes that you left ready for a vigorous sleigh ride