Melissa Aldana Quartet
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Venue: Birdland Theater, 315 West 44th Street
Price: $35.46-45.76
Category: Jazz
GRAMMY nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana has released a stunning Blue Note Records ballad album, Filin, featuring Cuban songs in the gorgeous yet still-unheralded tradition of richly arranged romantic song that thrived in Cuba between the late 1940s and early 1960s. Filin the word derives from feeling creates a dialogue between traditional Cuban trova, the bolero, and jazz -- redefining Cuban musical identity. Melissa Aldana (tenor sax), Glenn Zaleski (piano), Pablo Menares (bass), and Kush Abadey (drums) capture the collective insight theyve garnered after extensive touring and travel -- arguing for their place among the most incisive working groups in jazz today.
About This Event
New York City's concert scene never disappoints. Melissa Aldana Quartet takes the stage at Birdland Theater on Friday, June 19. 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 $35.46-45.76, and tickets are available via Ticketmaster. GRAMMY nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana has released a stunning Blue Note Records ballad album, Filin, featuring Cuban songs in the gorgeous yet still-unheralded tradition of richly arranged romantic song that thrived in Cuba between the late 1940s and early 1960s. Filin the word derives from feeling creates a dialogue between traditional Cuban trova, the bolero, and jazz -- redefining Cuban musical identity. Melissa Aldana (tenor sax), Glenn Zaleski (piano), Pablo Menares (bass), and Kush Abadey (drums) capture the collective insight theyve garnered after extensive touring and travel -- arguing for their place among the most incisive working groups in jazz today. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Birdland Theater fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.