Catherine Russell live in New York

Experience Catherine Russell live on August 21st

Catherine Russell will perform at Little Island on August 21, 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 popular music. She often performs with a tight-knit ensemble featuring piano, guitar, bass, and drums, emphasizing vocal clarity and nuanced arrangements. Russell’s career includes extensive work as a background vocalist for artists like Paul Simon, Steely Dan, and David Bowie before establishing herself as a critically acclaimed solo artist.

Little Island is a public park in Hudson River Park located in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood. Opened in May 2021, the park is notable for its unique design: a constructed landscape featuring undulating concrete “tulips” supported by slender piles driven into the riverbed. Designed by Heatherwick Studio and funded largely through donations from Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, it was built on Pier 55 – a previously planned entertainment complex that faced numerous delays and redesigns.