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Evan Palazzo & Friends

Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036

Evan Palazzo & Friends brings pianist Evan Palazzo and his trio to Birdland for a program drawn from the Great American Songbook. The evening is framed as classic jazz for the 21st century: vintage jazz given a modern makeover. This is a trio performance centered on Palazzo’s piano and the songbook material named for the night, presented at Birdland in Manhattan.

Palazzo is known in the available information as a co-founder of The Hot Sardines. Beyond that connection, the supplied material does not establish where he is from, the trio’s personnel or instruments, further collaborators, or a critical record. What is clear is that this appearance places Palazzo in a piano-led trio setting, returning to the songbook repertoire identified for the night and presenting it through the modern-minded vintage-jazz approach described by the listing. The billed name, Evan Palazzo & Friends, identifies the show, while the event description specifies the trio format behind it.

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.

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