Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks bring Giordano’s Birdland Theater residency to Manhattan for an early-evening set. The GRAMMY Award winner leads an 11-piece ensemble devoted to the authentic jazz sounds of the 1920s and the years that followed. This is a full-band presentation, built around the detailed period arrangements and large-ensemble sound that have made the Nighthawks a regular presence in clubs and concert halls around the world.
A New York native and multi-instrumentalist, Giordano has established his work with the Nighthawks as a benchmark for recreating early jazz. Their playing has also supplied period soundtracks for screen productions including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Café Society, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The ensemble’s credits extend to Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, placing its historically minded sound in both live performance and cinematic storytelling.
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.