Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano leads the Nighthawks, his 11-piece orchestra, for a Birdland Theater residency date. The band recreates authentic jazz sounds from the 1920s and beyond, making this a full-scale period-jazz set rather than a small-combo engagement. Giordano is a Grammy Award winner and New York native; the evening brings his long-running ensemble into the club for music shaped by the repertoire and arranging style of early jazz.
Based in New York City, the Nighthawks are led by multi-instrumentalist Giordano and are known as champions of 1920s and 1930s hot jazz. Lincoln Center has described their sound as “catchy and swinging.” Beyond club and concert work around the world, the orchestra has supplied period soundtracks for The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Cafe Society, Boardwalk Empire, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. A New York Times assessment, quoted by Litchfield Jazz Festival, called their vintage swing “an erupting sense of euphoria,” while All About Jazz praised the “extraordinary orchestra.”
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.