Grammy Award-nominated pianist, vocalist and songwriter, Billy Stritch plays a five-show concert engagement, Billy Stritch’s Big Birdland Birthday Bash! on Thursday, February 10 at 8:30 PM; Friday, February 11 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; and Saturday, February 12 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. The show also celebrates The Sunday Set, the new album with Jim Caruso, which boasts a new selection of urbane standards, jazz favorites and sly comedy numbers. The recording from Club44 Records, captured live at The Birdland Theater, will be released on Friday, January 21.
This new show highlights Stritch’s eclectic mix of songs from the jazz canon and the Great American Songbook, in addition to personal favorites from his award-winning livestream series Billy’s Place. In addition to Stritch on piano and vocals, the Birdland shows will feature Tom Hubbard on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums. There will also be special guests to help celebrate the fesitivities.
Stritch’s recent album, Billy’s Place, is the first piano-and-vocals album of his career, delivering a deeper level of intimacy and connection than his previous releases. The song selection was born from his weekly livestream show Billy’s Place, performed during the pandemic lockdown.
There is a cover charge of $30 plus food/beverage minimum. For more information and reservations, please call 212-581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com
Birdland Jazz Club is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
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