Pasquale Grasso Trio

The Pasquale Grasso Trio brings one of the most talked-about guitarists to Birdland. With a style that merges bebop piano language onto guitar, Grasso has earned rare praise from Pat Metheny, who called him 'the best guitar player I've heard in maybe my entire life.' His technique draws from classical training and the lineage of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Attendees can expect an evening of intricate, swinging jazz that showcases Grasso's singular approach. The trio setting allows for interplay between guitar, bass, and drums, rooted in the bebop tradition yet fresh and inventive. Grasso's recent solo work for Sony Masterworks highlights his mastery, but live, the trio adds dynamic conversation and rhythmic drive.

It's a rare chance to hear a guitarist who has been called a 'most significant new guy' and who continues to redefine the instrument's role in jazz. His performances in New York have become celebrated events for serious jazz fans.