Greg Osby: Dancing with Duke - Music of Duke Ellington feat Ethan Iverson, Eric Harland, JD Allen, Virginia Macdonald, Lonnie Plaxico 2026

Alto saxophonist Greg Osby brings his all-star band to Birdland Jazz Club for an evening of contemporary interpretations of Duke Ellington's music. Known for his insightful compositions and fearless experimentation, Osby has released numerous acclaimed albums on labels like JMT, Blue Note, and his own Inner Circle Music. The ensemble features Eric Harland on drums, Ethan Iverson on piano, JD Allen on tenor saxophone, Lonnie Plaxico on bass, and Virginia McDonald on clarinet.

Osby, a founding member of the influential M-Base Collective, has a long history of pushing jazz forward. His career includes collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack DeJohnette. At Birdland, he leads this talented group through fresh takes on Ellington's timeless compositions, offering a night of inventive and dynamic jazz in the heart of New York City.