Birdland Bound with the Adi Yeshaya Orchestra feat. Jennifer Grimm
Jazz Classics, Broadway Favorites, Original Compositions and Pop- Reinvented
Jennifer Grimm and AYJO have put together an eclectic set list for this special night, featuring jazz classics, original compositions, Broadway show tunes, and pop favorites ready to share with you before they head to Birdland in October.
Adi Yeshaya: Piano / Leader
Jennifer Grimm: Vocals
Pete Whitman, Aaron Hedenstrom, David Milne, Rich Manik: Saxophones
Brad Shermock, Elaine Burt, Steve Wagner: Trumpets
Pete Enblom, Jeff Rinear: Trombones
Gary Raynor: Acoustic Bass
Joe Pulice: Drums
The Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra brings together world-class musicianship and cinematic big-band power under the direction of celebrated composer, arranger and pianist Adi Yeshaya, whose credits span Prince, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Burt Bacharach and more. Known for his imaginative orchestrations and bold harmonic style, Yeshaya’s work bridges jazz tradition and modern sophistication with a sound that is unmistakably his own.Joining the orchestra is acclaimed vocalist Jennifer Grimm, a dynamic performer whose soulful warmth, technical finesse and genre-spanning versatility have earned her national attention. From her roots performing with one of America’s last traveling vaudeville families to appearances at Carnegie Hall and television placements on Parenthood, Suits and House of Lies, Grimm’s artistry brings a vibrant emotional center to every arrangement.Together, Yeshaya and Grimm create a concert experience rich with color, energy and story—a celebration of jazz, orchestral writing and vocal brilliance. Audiences can expect fresh takes on classics, imaginative reinventions of pop favorites, and original works that showcase the full expressive power of a 13-piece jazz orchestra.