Troy Roberts Quartet – A Tribute to Stanley Turrentine
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Troy Roberts brings a quartet to Birdland for a tribute to Stanley Turrentine, the tenor saxophone titan and one of Roberts’ greatest saxophone influences. The program is a musical “tip of the hat” that explores the soulful side of jazz through Turrentine’s music. Roberts leads the group for this late Birdland set, with the accompanying musicians described by the venue as among the scene’s most in-demand players.
Roberts is a New York City-based Australian immigrant and a three-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist. A prolific leader with sixteen releases, he most recently released Green Lights, featuring John Patitucci, Paul Bollenback and Jimmy Macbride. His work ranges from his quartet and original project Nu-Jive to recordings with Joey DeFrancesco, Van Morrison, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band and Kurt Elling. The listing calls him a go-to first-call saxophonist and says he is among the most widely recorded touring artists of his time, with a repertoire shaped by a love of many stylistic genres.
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.