Benny Green Trio
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Benny Green leads his piano trio at Birdland. The New York City-born, Berkeley-raised pianist is known for straight-ahead jazz in the hard-bop tradition.
Green has worked with Betty Carter, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Freddie Hubbard and Ray Brown, alongside a substantial career as a leader. Birdland has called him “a giant of modern bebop music,” while Time Out describes his trio as “buoyant” and Green as a “swing-saturated piano master.”
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.