Gerry Gibbs Quintet ft. Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, Buster Williams, Cyrus Chestnut

Composer, arranger, and bandleader Gerry Gibbs brings his 2026 Dream Band to Birdland Jazz Club for a five-night residency. The quintet features NEA Jazz Masters Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, and Buster Williams, alongside pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Expect performances from NEA Jazz Masters and Grammy-winning musicians.

With 17 solo albums and collaborations spanning Alice Coltrane to Thundercat, Gibbs leads a lineup steeped in jazz history. Bartz has worked with Miles Davis, Brecker is a seven-time Grammy winner and fusion pioneer, Chestnut was called 'the best jazz pianist of his generation' by Time, and Williams has been at the forefront since the 1960s.

Birdland Jazz Club, located on West 44th Street, provides the backdrop for these masters to weave their musical magic. The intimate setting allows audiences to experience every nuance of the performance.