Greg Osby: Dancing with Duke - Music of Duke Ellington feat Ethan Iverson, Eric Harland, JD Allen, Virginia Macdonald, Lonnie Plaxico
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Venue: Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street
Price: $45.76-56.06
Category: Jazz
Throughout his career, alto saxophonist Greg Osby has been celebrated for his insightful compositions and fearless experimentation, releasing numerous acclaimed albums as a leader on labels such as JMT, Blue Note, and his own Inner Circle Music. At Birdland he leads an allstar band through contemporary interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington. With Greg Osby (alto sax) Eric Harland (drums) Ethan Iverson (piano) JD Allen (tenor saxophone) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Virginia McDonald (clarinet)An iconoclast and stylistic alchemist (JazzTimes), Greg Osby is a trailblazing American saxophonist, composer, and producer, renowned for his adventurous spirit and profound impact on contemporary jazz. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1960, Osby began his professional music career in 1975, following intensive studies on clarinet, flute, and alto saxophone. After attending Howard University and Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself alongside jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack DeJohnette. Osby is a founding member of the influential M-BASE Collective, which helped redefine modern jazz with its emphasis on complex rhythms and innovative structures.
About This Event
New York City's concert scene never disappoints. Greg Osby: Dancing with Duke - Music of Duke Ellington feat Ethan Iverson, Eric Harland, JD Allen, Virginia Macdonald, Lonnie Plaxico takes the stage at Birdland Jazz Club on Wednesday, September 2. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is the kind of live music moment that makes NYC the music capital of the world. Tickets start at $45.76-56.06, and tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Throughout his career, alto saxophonist Greg Osby has been celebrated for his insightful compositions and fearless experimentation, releasing numerous acclaimed albums as a leader on labels such as JMT, Blue Note, and his own Inner Circle Music. At Birdland he leads an allstar band through contemporary interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington. With Greg Osby (alto sax) Eric Harland (drums) Ethan Iverson (piano) JD Allen (tenor saxophone) Lonnie Plaxico (bass) Virginia McDonald (clarinet)An iconoclast and stylistic alchemist (JazzTimes), Greg Osby is a trailblazing American saxophonist, composer, and producer, renowned for his adventurous spirit and profound impact on contemporary jazz. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1960, Osby began his professional music career in 1975, following intensive studies on clarinet, flute, and alto saxophone. After attending Howard University and Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York in the early 1980s, quickly establishing himself alongside jazz luminaries like Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, and Jack DeJohnette. Osby is a founding member of the influential M-BASE Collective, which helped redefine modern jazz with its emphasis on complex rhythms and innovative structures. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Birdland Jazz Club fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.