Such Sweet Thunder: Jason Yeager Plays Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn

Name: Such Sweet Thunder: Jason Yeager Plays Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn
Start: 2025-11-03T19:00:00+0000
Location: Birdland Jazz Club

November 3, 2025 7:00 pm

Birdland Jazz Club
315 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036

Pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager celebrates the music of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with his trio and special guests at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. The one-night-only event features swinging and vibrant arrangements showcasing the colorful and expressive sophistication of Strayhorn and Ellington's compositions.

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Why We Like It

Yeager's highly interactive trio presents his curiously varied and invariably moving arrangements of Strayhorn and Ellington's timeless works.
The event features an all-star lineup of special guests, including Ellington Orchestra alumnus Steve Little, saxophone/composition polymath Randal Despommier, Grammy-winning vocalist Aubrey Johnson, and trumpet virtuoso Alphonso Horne.
Held at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in the heart of the Theater District, this promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the legacies of two jazz giants.

Who Should Attend

Jazz enthusiasts, fans of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, and anyone looking for a swinging, sophisticated, and emotionally resonant musical experience will enjoy this event.

In the Spotlight

Jason Yeager

An adroit and sensitive accompanist as well as an imaginative soloist and bandleader, pianist and composer Jason Yeager has released eight critically acclaimed albums of original music.

Steve Little

A veteran drummer and Ellington Orchestra alumnus, Steve Little joins the event to lend his expertise and experience to the celebration of Strayhorn and Ellington's music.

Randal Despommier

A saxophone and composition polymath, Randal Despommier brings his versatile talents to the event, contributing to the vibrant and sophisticated arrangements.

Aubrey Johnson

A Grammy-winning vocalist, Aubrey Johnson adds her powerful and emotive voice to the celebration of Strayhorn and Ellington's timeless compositions.

Alphonso Horne

A trumpet virtuoso, Alphonso Horne lends his virtuosic skills to the event, elevating the performance with his technical mastery and expressive playing.

About the Venue

Birdland Jazz Club

A legendary jazz venue located in the heart of the Theater District in New York City, offering an intimate and welcoming atmosphere for live music performances.