Catherine Russell live in New York

Experience Catherine Russell live on August 20th

Catherine Russell will perform at Little Island on August 20, 2026. Russell is a jazz and blues vocalist and bandleader known for her interpretations of classic American songbook material, alongside original compositions. Her style draws heavily from the traditions of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Dinah Washington, incorporating elements of New Orleans jazz, swing, and early blues. She frequently performs with a tight-knit ensemble featuring piano, guitar, bass, and drums, emphasizing vocal clarity and nuanced arrangements. Russell’s performances are characterized by a warm tone and storytelling through song.

Little Island is a public park in Hudson River Park located in Manhattan, New York City. Opened in May 2021, it was designed by Heatherwick Studio and features a unique undulating landscape built on 199 tulip-shaped concrete piles driven into the riverbed. The park was initially conceived as Pier 54 but faced numerous development challenges and delays over two decades before its completion. It aims to provide a naturalistic public space with performance venues and walking paths offering views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. The park’s amphitheater hosts a variety of artistic programming including music performances.