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Written by Jonathan Casey
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Tuesday, 06 April 2004 |
Birdland is located at 315 West 44th street between 8th and 9th avenues in
Manhattan.
Call (212) 581-3080 for reservations and information.
In April of 2003 I visited the legendary Birdland (http://www.birdlandjazz.com/) to take
in the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band. Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill is a
Cuban music legend and led this very band up until his death in 2001. Arturo Jr.
has since taken the reins, although someone else was filling in for him the
night I saw the group. No matter, they're a tight unit with a great feel for
latin jazz. Staff at Birdland were friendly and helpful, and the bartender makes
an excellent sidecar. Venue and group both come highly recommended.
Every Sunday:
Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band
The Music of legendary Cuban composer, arranger and trumpeter Chico O'Farrill lives on with his 18 piece Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band directed by Chico's son and pianist, Arturo O'Farrill.
Every Monday:
Duke Ellington Orchestra directed by Paul Mercer Ellington & Jack Jeffers |
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