Bruce Forman live in New York

Experience Bruce Forman live on August 9th

Bruce Forman will be performing at Birdland Theater in New York City on August 9, 2026. Forman is a guitarist known for his distinctive style blending jazz traditions with elements of Brazilian music, particularly choro, and Western swing. His playing often features intricate harmonic structures, rhythmic drive, and a strong melodic sensibility, drawing comparisons to players like Charlie Byrd and Baden Powell. He has released numerous albums as a leader and sideman, earning recognition for his virtuosity and innovative arrangements.

Birdland Theater is a prominent jazz club located in the heart of Manhattan’s Theater District. Originally established in 1949 by Morris Levy, the original Birdland at 315 West 44th Street quickly became legendary, hosting nearly every major jazz artist of the era – including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane – and earning the nickname “The Jazz Corner of the World.” The original club closed in 1965. The current Birdland Theater, opened in 1986 by Levy’s son Larry, continues this legacy as a respected venue for both established and emerging jazz musicians.