Bill Charlap Quartet
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Bill Charlap brings his quartet to Birdland for a late-night set, with Charlap on piano, David Wong on bass, Carl Allen on drums, and Nicole Glover on saxophone. The New York pianist leads a four-piece band built around piano, bass, drums, and sax, with the listing identifying this as the Bill Charlap Quartet rather than a solo appearance or guest presentation.
A Grammy-winning pianist born in New York City, Charlap began playing piano at age three. He has performed with Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole, and Houston Person. His musical background reaches into Broadway and vocal jazz: his father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, while his mother, singer Sandy Stewart, toured with Benny Goodman and appeared regularly on The Perry Como Show. In 2005, Charlap and Stewart released the acclaimed Blue Note album Love Is Here To Stay.
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.