Jason Yeager
Date and Time
Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
Birdland Jazz Club
315 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Event Details
In celebration of Billy Strayhorns 110th birthday, acclaimed pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager presents a swinging and vibrant evening of Strayhorn, Ellington, and original compositions. With his highly interactive trio (Downbeat), Yeager presents his curiously varied and invariably moving (Arts Fuse) arrangements, which showcase the colorful and expressive sophistication of Strayhorn and Ellingtons music. Joining Jasons trio will be Tony Award-winning actor and singer extraordinaire J. Harrison Ghee, in addition to other special guests. Jason Yeager piano, Danny Weller bass, Jay Sawyer drums, Alphonso Horne trumpet, J. Harrison Ghee voice Jason Yeager recently released two highly acclaimed recordings: Hand in Hand with his Broadway actress-singer spouse, Julie Benko; and Unstuck in Time: The Kurt Vonnegut Suite, with his eponymous septet and special guest Miguel Zenn. In addition to his 7 albums as a leader, Jason has performed and recorded with the likes of Luciana Souza, Ran Blake, Sean Jones, Ayn Inserto, and George Garzone. He regularly performs at such renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Birdland Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club.
Important Event Information
Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: Ages 10+.
Pricing
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