Ehud Asherie Trio
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Ehud Asherie brings his trio to Birdland for a piano, bass and drums set with John Webber on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. The program mixes Asherie originals with beloved compositions, giving the three players room for the syncopated phrases, shifting harmonies and spontaneous interplay highlighted in the club’s description. It is a focused early-evening set from a pianist whose approach brings several jazz eras into conversation.
Born in Israel and raised in Italy, Asherie has become a leading pianist on the New York jazz scene. His music draws on early-20th-century stride piano, with James P. Johnson, Erroll Garner and Thelonious Monk among his inspirations, while his career has included work with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wycliffe Gordon, Catherine Russell, John Pizzarelli and Charles McPherson. The New Yorker calls him “a master of swing and stride.” Reviewing his trio album Wild Man Blues, DownBeat wrote that swing is “the essence” and that his playing makes the songs “feel alive”; JazzTimes noted his “massive technical reserves” and “gifts as an interpreter.”
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.