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    Yardbird Big Band Directed by David DeJesus

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    Monday, December 14, 2026

    5:30 PM

    Birdland Jazz Club

    315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Experience a live jazz performance by the Yardbird Big Band, directed by David DeJesus, at the historic Birdland Jazz Club in Midtown Manhattan. Known for its rich musical heritage since 1949, Birdland offers an authentic jazz experience.

    About the Artists

    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.

    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.

    David DeJesus

    David DeJesus is a jazz musician known for his performances in various jazz venues, including Birdland Jazz Club.