Lizzo Launches Dazzling Residency at Blue Note Jazz Club

The singer delivers a pitch-perfect performance that combines hits, covers, and new songs in an intimate setting.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Lizzo's recent residency at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York's Greenwich Village saw the singer deliver a dazzling, career-spanning set that combined her biggest hits with new songs, covers, and a showcase of her musical talents beyond just vocals. The intimate shows allowed Lizzo to connect with the audience in a more personal way, as she opened up about her journey over the past few years and her commitment to staying true to herself.

Why it matters

Lizzo's residency at the Blue Note represents a new chapter for the superstar, as she navigates the challenges of fame and looks to reaffirm her message of positivity and self-love. The shows provided a rare opportunity for fans to see Lizzo in a more stripped-down, jazz-influenced setting, highlighting her skills as a musician beyond just a pop hitmaker.

The details

Lizzo's set at the Blue Note featured a mix of her biggest hits like "Cuz I Love You" and "Good as Hell," as well as new songs like the '80s-inspired "Don't Make Me Love You." She also showcased her skills as a flautist, performing a piece she played in 8th grade. The show was backed by a talented band of jazz musicians, allowing Lizzo to explore new arrangements of her songs. Throughout the set, Lizzo opened up about her journey, acknowledging the "ugly legal battles" she's faced in recent years and her efforts to "remind myself, 'I am 100 percent that bitch!'"

  • Lizzo's residency at the Blue Note took place over the course of 12 shows, with two 90-minute sets per night, across both the Los Angeles and New York locations.
  • The New York shows ran from February 28 to March 2, 2026.

The players

Lizzo

An American singer, rapper, and flautist who rose to superstardom in the late 2010s with her message of positivity and self-love, as well as hit songs like "Cuz I Love You" and "Good as Hell."

Angela Bassett

An acclaimed actress who portrayed Tina Turner in the 1993 biopic "What's Love Got to Do With It."

Philip Cornish

The keyboardist in Lizzo's backing band for the Blue Note residency.

Emily Elbert

The guitarist and singer in Lizzo's backing band for the Blue Note residency.

Chelton Grey

The bassist in Lizzo's backing band for the Blue Note residency.

Jharis Yockley

The drummer in Lizzo's backing band for the Blue Note residency.

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What they’re saying

“'Ever feel like you're losing touch with who you really are?' Lizzo said about halfway through her Sunday night set. 'I have,' she admitted. 'I had to remind myself, 'I am 100 percent that bitch!',' quoting arguably her most iconic (and arguably her most controversial) lyric.”

— Lizzo (Variety)

“'She said she was getting Tina vibes,' Lizzo enthused, 'I said 'Thank you, but you've gotta show me how to do Tina's shoulders!',' she laughed, going into a Tina shoulder-roll.”

— Lizzo (Variety)

“'I'm not here for the drama, I'm not here for the bullshit — I'm here to raise the vibration of this planet, for the better,'”

— Lizzo (Variety)

What’s next

Lizzo is expected to continue her residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club in Los Angeles in the coming weeks, further showcasing her versatility as an artist and connecting with fans in an intimate setting.

The takeaway

Lizzo's Blue Note residency represents a pivotal moment in her career, as she navigates the challenges of fame and reaffirms her commitment to authenticity and self-love. The shows highlighted her musical talents beyond just her pop hits, while also providing a rare opportunity for fans to see the superstar in a more stripped-down, jazz-influenced setting.