Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks bring Giordano’s Birdland Theater residency to the room for an early evening set. Giordano leads the Nighthawks, an 11-piece band, in their recreation of jazz sounds from the 1920s and beyond. The date falls within the bandleader’s continuing New York club engagement, with the large ensemble format at the heart of the performance.
A New York native, Giordano is a GRAMMY Award-winning multi-instrumentalist whose work with the Nighthawks has set a standard for historically grounded period jazz. Beyond club and concert appearances around the world, the group has supplied period soundtracks for screen productions including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Café Society, Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Their work also extends to the upcoming Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon, placing the band’s detailed approach to early jazz in both live performance and cinematic settings.
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.