Lonnie Plaxico live in New York

Experience Lonnie Plaxico live on September 2nd

Lonnie Plaxico is an American jazz bassist and composer known for his versatility across post-bop, avant-garde, and contemporary jazz styles. Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded with a wide array of influential musicians, including McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, and the ensemble Sphere. His technical proficiency and improvisational skill have established him as a respected figure in the New York jazz scene, contributing to numerous recordings that blend traditional jazz foundations with modern harmonic explorations.

Birdland is a historic name in the New York City jazz landscape, originally established in 1949 as "The Jazz Corner of the World." While the original venue was a landmark of the bebop era, the brand continues to represent a legacy of hosting premier jazz talent within the city. The association of Plaxico with this lineage reflects a continuation of New York's tradition of showcasing virtuosic instrumentalists in settings dedicated to the evolution of jazz music.