Bill Charlap Tickets Newark

Bill Charlap Birdland Jazz Club Seating chart

315 West 44th Street, New York, NY, 10001

Bill Charlap at Birdland Jazz Club

Bill Charlap brings his celebrated jazz piano artistry to Birdland Jazz Club in New York on January 9, 2027. A respected pianist known for his thoughtful interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Charlap has built a distinguished career as both a bandleader and collaborator. His playing pairs lyrical phrasing with crisp swing, making a live performance an inviting showcase for attentive jazz listeners.

Charlap's work spans acclaimed recordings and performances with leading jazz artists, including his long-running Bill Charlap Trio. The trio's repertoire draws on classic standards and finely shaped arrangements, with room for spontaneous interplay. This date offers a chance to hear that intimate, conversational approach in a venue closely associated with the history of New York jazz. Prices currently start around $40, with final costs varying by seating and availability.

Birdland sits in Midtown's Theater District, a short walk from Times Square and the 42nd Street transit hub. The neighborhood's restaurants and Broadway theaters make it easy to build an evening around the show. Ticketsnewarknj.com lists this event under Concerts and Jazz / blues for Birdland Jazz Club on the event date.

Venue and Seating Information

Known as “The Jazz Corner of the World,” Birdland Jazz Club has welcomed audiences since 1949 and is named for saxophonist Charlie Parker. Its intimate, approximately 500-seat room features tables, booths, and bar seating, with food and drink service available during performances. A $20 food-and-drink minimum per person typically applies; smart-casual attire is recommended.

Front-and-center VIP tables provide the closest, most immersive view and may require advance reservation. General admission tables and bar-area seats offer a more casual experience; the club's compact layout is designed to provide good stage sightlines throughout, so there are no sections identified as notably poor.

Parking Information

There is no on-site parking, but several garages are within walking distance. Midtown traffic and event demand can affect availability and rates, so checking current conditions and reserving ahead are practical options. The subway is also convenient, with the A/C/E at 42nd Street–Port Authority and multiple lines serving Times Square nearby.

• Port Authority Bus Terminal Garage, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018 — about one block away; estimated evening rates are $30–$50+.
• Icon Parking – 45th St Garage, 404 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036 — about one block away; estimated rates are $25–$45.
• Times Square-area garages — several options within roughly one to three blocks, with estimated rates of $30–$60.

Rates are estimates and may change. Pre-booking a garage can help avoid searching for a space around showtime; for many visitors, the nearby subway is the simplest way to reach the club.