Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano leads the Nighthawks at Birdland Theater as part of his residency, bringing an 11-piece band to the bandstand for a set devoted to the authentic jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond. The evening centers on the ensemble format: a large group built to recreate the period detail, scale, and character of early jazz rather than a stripped-down combo performance.
A New York native and GRAMMY Award winner, Giordano is a multi-instrumentalist whose work with the Nighthawks has made the band a longstanding specialist in period jazz. Alongside club and concert appearances around the world, the group has supplied period soundtracks for film and television, 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. Their Birdland residency offers a chance to hear that screen-ready command of historical style in a full 11-piece setting.
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.