Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano brings the Nighthawks to Birdland Theater for an early-evening installment of the bandleader’s residency. Giordano leads an 11-piece ensemble devoted to recreating the authentic sound of jazz from the 1920s onward, making this a full-band excursion into period repertoire rather than a small-group set. The performance is part of his ongoing Birdland Theater run.
A New York native and GRAMMY Award winner, Giordano is a multi-instrumentalist whose work with the Nighthawks has taken the band to clubs and concert stages around the world. Their precise command of early jazz has also made them a frequent choice for screen soundtracks, including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Café Society, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. The group’s calling card is not merely a historical program but the recreation of the instrumental colors and ensemble language associated with the era.
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.