Ehud Asherie Trio
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Ehud Asherie brings his trio to Birdland for a set built around original works and beloved compositions. The pianist and composer will be joined by longtime collaborators John Webber on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. The listing frames the music around spontaneity, with the group navigating syncopated phrases and shifting harmonic terrain, drawing on Asherie’s interest in different jazz eras and mingling traditions.
Asherie is a pianist and composer whose work has developed both on the bandstand and in the studio. His playing is rooted in a deep commitment to spontaneous interplay, while his writing and repertoire connect varied periods of jazz. The New Yorker has called him “a master of swing and stride,” a concise description of the rhythmic command at the heart of his musical voice. With Webber and Washington, both identified as frequent collaborators and New York jazz figures, this trio presents Asherie’s music in a working-group 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.