Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Vince Giordano leads the Nighthawks, his 11-piece band, for an early-evening installment of their Birdland Theater residency. The set centers on the authentic jazz sounds of the 1920s and beyond, with the group bringing its period-minded approach to a focused club performance. Giordano is a GRAMMY Award winner, New York native and multi-instrumentalist, and this is a chance to hear the large ensemble in the room where it regularly returns.
Based in New York City, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks are known for preserving and authentically presenting Jazz Age repertoire: big band, hot jazz and swing from the 1920s and 30s. Their detailed recreations of early jazz have also supplied period soundtracks for films and television, including The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, Cafe Society, Boardwalk Empire and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The New York Times praised the band’s “erupting sense of euphoria,” while UK Jazz News called a Birdland appearance a “jubilant, history-stuffed set.” An All About Jazz review noted their tributes to Bix Beiderbecke, King Oliver and Benny Goodman.
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.