Yardbird Big Band: Jazz Ensemble in New York

About Yardbird Big Band

Yardbird Big Band is a New York City jazz ensemble heard on the Birdland Jazz Club bandstand in Midtown Manhattan. The group is directed by David DeJesus, and its book reflects the big-band tradition associated with Birdland’s long-running jazz history. Yardbird Big Band also appears in related Birdland projects, including the Birdland Boptet under DeJesus’s direction. Their performances favor precision and ensemble balance over showmanship.