Yardbird Big Band Directed by David DeJesus: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Yardbird Big Band Directed by David DeJesus

Yardbird Big Band Directed by David DeJesus is a New York City jazz ensemble heard at Birdland Jazz Club in Midtown Manhattan, a room that has anchored the city’s jazz circuit since 1949. Led by conductor and bandleader David DeJesus, the group is part of a broader Birdland-centered lineup that also includes the Birdland Boptet under his direction. Their sets draw on big-band language and tight section work, with an emphasis on ensemble balance over showmanship. The result is disciplined, forward-moving swing shaped for a classic club stage.