Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano leads the Nighthawks in his Birdland Theater residency, bringing the band’s 11-piece approach to jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond. This early-evening set centers on the ensemble’s recreation of period jazz, with the precision and range that have made the group a regular presence in clubs and concert halls.
Giordano is a GRAMMY Award winner, New York native and multi-instrumentalist. With the Nighthawks, he is known for authentic recreations of early jazz, and the NYC Jazz Guide calls the band “masters of hot jazz and sweet dance music.” Their work reaches beyond the bandstand: the ensemble has supplied period soundtracks for films including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road and Café Society, as well as television series Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
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.