Quintin Harris Trio
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
The Quintin Harris Trio brings pianist and singer Quintin Harris back to Birdland for an early evening set mixing his original compositions with his work as an interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Harris leads from piano and voice, joined by Griffin Fink on bass and Anton Kot on drums. The program points to the group’s calling cards: detailed trio arrangements, lyrical readings, ballads and deep swing, with room for both vocals and instrumental piano playing.
At 25, Harris has been appearing regularly at New York venues and around the country. An acolyte of pianist Bill Charlap, he is known for bringing sensitivity of melody, phrasing and touch to classic material, while reshaping standards through ambitious trio writing. The New York City Jazz Record wrote that “The classic American Songbook has rarely felt so authentic…the old New York imagery flourished.” Marilyn Lester of NiteLife Exchange called his standards “Masterful,” praising arrangements that keep them “current and relevant,” and noted the possibilities in Harris as vocalist, solo pianist and bandleader alongside “two other virtuosic musicians.”
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.