Ben Allison live in New York

Experience Ben Allison live on September 13th

Ben Allison is an American jazz bassist and composer known for blending traditional jazz with elements of folk, rock, and world music. A fixture of the New York City jazz scene, Allison has led several acclaimed ensembles, including the Jazz Passengers and his own various projects, which often feature eclectic instrumentation and conceptual themes. His work is characterized by a strong melodic sensibility and a focus on compositional structure, earning him recognition within the contemporary creative music community.

Birdland is a historic name in jazz, originally established in 1949 as "The Jazz Corner of the World" in Midtown Manhattan. While the original venue hosted legendary figures such as Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, the brand continues to represent a legacy of high-caliber improvisational music in New York City. The performance brings Allison's modern approach to composition into a setting associated with the city's deep historical ties to the genre.