Richard Cortez at Birdland

Celebrate the turn of the New Year with Richard Cortez for one night only at Birdland!
In the true spirit of the roaring 20s, radically queer jazz song interpreter Richard Cortez has set the underground music scene ablaze with his provocative and high-energy, horn-driven shows.

Cortez, known for his ambition and extensive knowledge of The Great American Songbook, currently performs 5 weekly residencies with his band, featuring some of New York City’s most celebrated jazz musicians. ...

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Celebrate the turn of the New Year with Richard Cortez for one night only at Birdland!
In the true spirit of the roaring 20s, radically queer jazz song interpreter Richard Cortez has set the underground music scene ablaze with his provocative and high-energy, horn-driven shows.

Cortez, known for his ambition and extensive knowledge of The Great American Songbook, currently performs 5 weekly residencies with his band, featuring some of New York City’s most celebrated jazz musicians.

Richard breathes exciting new life into this beloved, timeless material, forever reminding us that as we progress as a society, so do our stories told within these sacred songs.

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