Greg Osby live in New York

Experience Greg Osby live on September 5th

Greg Osby is scheduled to perform at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City on September 5, 2026. Osby is an American jazz saxophonist and composer known for his post-modern jazz approach, often incorporating elements of funk, hip-hop, and world music into his work. His playing is characterized by a distinctive tone, complex harmonic ideas, and improvisational freedom, frequently challenging conventional jazz structures. He rose to prominence in the 1980s and 90s with releases on Blue Note Records and has continued to record and perform internationally.

Birdland Jazz Club, located in the heart of Manhattan, holds a significant place in jazz history. Originally opening in 1949, it quickly became renowned as “The Birdland,” hosting legendary performers like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Count Basie. The original club closed in 1965 but was revived in 1986 at its current location on West 44th Street. The current Birdland maintains the legacy of its predecessor as a premier venue for both established and emerging jazz artists.