Greg Osby New York Tickets - Birdland Jazz Club

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Greg Osby

St. Louis-born post-bop saxophonist Greg Osby played R&B, funk and blues as a teen, later settling in New York. An M-Base Collective member, he worked with Jack DeJohnette and Herbie Hancock. Debuted solo on 1987’s Sound Theatre.

Eric Harland

Multi-Grammy-nominated and winning drummer Eric Harland has played on 400+ recordings and multiple film scores. Recognized by the Boston Globe, New York Times and DownBeat, he’s performed with artists like Joe Henderson and Wynton Marsalis.

Ethan Iverson

Born in Menomonie, Wisconsin, pianist Ethan Iverson blends post-bop, classical and indie rock. Co-founded The Bad Plus (These Are the Vistas, For All I Care) and earned a Grammy nod for The Bad Plus Joshua Redman. Blue Note: Every Note Is True.

Lonnie Plaxico

Lonnie Plaxico is an American jazz double bassist, composer, and producer born in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. He is widely recognized for his prominent roles with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition, and as the long-time musical director for Cassandra Wilson.

Concert Info

Genre: Jazz Fusion, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz-Rap, Smooth Jazz, Free Jazz, Hard Bop, Bebop, jazz drums, jazz saxophone, modern jazz piano, jazz piano, electric bass

Catch the Greg Osby concert in New York at Birdland Jazz Club on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 8:30 PM, with Eric Harland, Ethan Iverson, and more. Get your tickets today!

Throughout his career, alto saxophonist Greg Osby has been celebrated for his insightful compositions and fearless experimentation, releasing numerous acclaimed albums as a leader on labels such as JMT, Blue Note, and his own Inner Circle Music. At Birdland he leads an allstar band through contemporary interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington. The lineup features Greg Osby (alto sax), Eric Harland (drums), Ethan Iverson (piano), JD Allen (tenor saxophone), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Virginia McDonald (clarinet). Called "an iconoclast and stylistic alchemist" (JazzTimes), Greg Osby is a trailblazing American saxophonist, composer, and producer, renowned for his adventurous spirit and profound impact on contemporary jazz. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1960, Osby began his professional music career in 1975, following intensive studies on clarinet, flute, and alto saxophone. After attending Howard University and Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself alongside jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack DeJohnette. Osby is a founding member of the influential M-BASE Collective, which helped redefine modern jazz with its emphasis on complex rhythms and innovative structures. Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: Ages 10+.

Venue Info

Birdland Jazz Club Jazz club Capacity: 300

315 W 44th St #5402, New York, NY 10036, USA

birdlandjazz.com

+1 212-581-3080

About Birdland Jazz Club

Birdland Jazz Club, a 300-capacity jazz club in New York City's Theater District, is a legendary venue established in 1949 and famously named after Charlie "Bird" Parker. It offers an intimate, upscale experience across its main club and Birdland Theater, featuring world-class jazz and cabaret artists nightly with tiered seating and full dinner service.