Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
At Birdland Theater, Vince Giordano leads the Nighthawks, his 11-piece band, as part of his residency at the club. The group recreates jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond, making this a chance to hear a large ensemble work in a period-conscious style rather than a stripped-down small-group set. Giordano is billed as a GRAMMY Award winner and multi-instrumentalist, with the Nighthawks under his direction.
Giordano is a New York native whose Nighthawks have “set the standard for recreating authentic jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond,” according to Birdland. Alongside club and concert appearances around the world, the band has made a substantial contribution to screen music, supplying period soundtracks for films including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, and Cafe Society. Their television work includes HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, projects that call for detailed command of an earlier jazz vocabulary and its orchestral colors.
Birdland offers a refined jazz experience in a room where the audience sits at tables close to the stage, allowing every note to reach you clearly. The venue features a full menu with dishes like New Orleans-style gumbo alongside a well-stocked bar, making it easy to enjoy a meal or drinks while listening. Each show is ticketed per set, encouraging focused listening as the music unfolds in roughly 45-minute segments. The club’s walls echo decades of jazz history, having hosted legends and continuing to attract top contemporary artists. Located in Manhattan’s Theater District, the space balances a serious music environment with the energy of a night out, where attentive audiences savor the performances without distraction. Booking ahead is essential, as the club fills quickly for its celebrated lineup.