Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano brings the Nighthawks to Birdland Theater as part of his residency, leading the 11-piece band through the authentic jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond. A Grammy Award winner and New York native, Giordano is billed as the ensemble’s multi-instrumentalist leader. This is a full orchestra presentation rather than a small-group date, built around the period repertoire and dance-band sound that have become the Nighthawks’ calling card.
Based in New York City, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks specialize in recreating hot jazz and dance music of the 1920s and ’30s. Their work has reached well beyond the bandstand through period soundtracks for The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Cafe Society, Boardwalk Empire, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Killers of the Flower Moon. Jazz Lives called them “one of the city’s most memorable attractions,” while The New York Times described their vintage swing as “an erupting sense of euphoria.”
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.