Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
About This Event
At Birdland Jazz Club, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks present vintage jazz repertoire from the 1920s and 1930s, approached with close ensemble discipline and an ear for period detail. Giordano anchors the group on bass saxophone; the band's arrangements and collective swing reflect his work on period soundtracks, including HBO's Boardwalk Empire and Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You.
About the Artists
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks are a celebrated orchestra renowned for their ability to transport audiences back to the vibrant Jazz Age through electrifying live performances. With a repertoire that includes award-winning soundtracks for film and television, this world-class group skillfully blends authenticity and artistry, making them a standout act at Birdland Jazz Club and beyond.
Vince Giordano
Vince Giordano is a New York–based jazz saxophonist and bandleader, best known for steering the Nighthawks Orchestra through the repertoire and arranging styles of the 1920s and 1930s. His primary voice is the bass saxophone, an instrument he uses to anchor ensembles with a low, muscular line.
The Nighthawks
The Nighthawks are a jazz group associated with New York City’s Birdland Jazz Club, where they appear in the ongoing context of “Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks.” Their work sits in the tradition of early jazz and dance-band repertory, shaped by close ensemble discipline and an ear for period detail.