BIRDLAND THEATER presents the return of CAROLE J. BUFFORD in the new concert “DIVINE DECADENCE” for SIX SHOWS

Carole J Bufford, Photos by Peter Carrier

BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of Carole J. Bufford in the world premiere of her new show “Divine Decadence” for a special six-performance engagement from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 with shows each night at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. With a seductive blend of vintage charm and modern flair, “Divine Decadence” combines the best of the past and present, showcasing a diverse collection of songs spanning from the Roaring 1920s to the Vibrant 2020s. This captivating cabaret takes audiences on a dazzling 100-year journey celebrating the evolution of music and capturing the spirit of each decade. Bufford breathes new life into timeless classics and offer scintillating takes on some of today’s current hits. The show features songs made famous by Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, Tina Turner, Solomon Burke, Patsy Cline, Liza Minnelli, Nancy Wilson, Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, and more. She will be joined by music director Ian Herman on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Howie Gordon on drums. There is a $25-35 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44^th Street in New York.  

Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought-after young performers in the New York nightclub and jazz scene. Her recent shows, “speak easy” (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks) and “Body & Soul” earned her rave reviews across the board, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Carole is the recipient of a Nightlife, Bistro and BroadwayWorld Award for Outstanding Vocalist. She has traveled across the US (The Colony’s Royal Room in Palm Beach, Venetian Room in Dallas, Cabaret 313 in Detroit, Broadway by the Bay in San Mateo, Upright Cabaret in Los Angeles) and recently made her London debut to great critical acclaim. Carole was featured in Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook series at Jazz at Lincoln Center. She has been spotlighted in numerous “Broadway by the Year” concerts, both at The Town Hall and in California. Bufford originally hails from Lincolnton, GA where she grew up on healthy doses of Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Dinah Washington, and Bessie Smith.  

BIRDLAND THEATER will present Carole J. Bufford in “Divine Decadence” from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 with shows each night at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. There is a $25-35 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. Birdland is located at 315 West 44^th Street (between 8^th and 9^th Avenues) in Manhattan.For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.