Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring Orrin Evans Trio
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Ms. Lisa Fischer joins the Orrin Evans Trio at Birdland for a singer-and-piano-trio collaboration. The program brings Fischer’s vocals into conversation with Evans’ arrangements, moving through jazz, soul, and material beyond either lane. Birdland presents the partnership as one that has worked in several configurations, from duo and trio settings to the larger Captain Black Big Band, but this appearance is specifically with the trio.
Fischer is a Grammy- and Oscar-winning vocalist known for the chart-topping R&B song “How Can I Ease the Pain” and for appearing in Twenty Feet From Stardom. Across four decades, she has sung with the Rolling Stones, Luther Vandross, Sting, and Tina Turner; Keith Richards, her Rolling Stones colleague for 26 years, praised her “amazing power, energy, and projection.” Evans is a Philadelphia pianist whose collaboration with Fischer pairs her soulful, versatile singing with his piano work. A 2025 review called her vocals “soaring” and “acrobatic,” and singled out the pair’s “refined, inventive jazz arrangements” and the trio’s chemistry.
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.