It’s a bebop to bossa, blues to Broadway night at Bird & Beckett when Tony Johnson calls the 230 Jones Street crew to assembly, this time out joined by the mighty and soulful vocalist Darlene Langston.

Rooted in the 2002 Chuck Peterson Trio, the 230 Jones Street Band is our legacy ensemble, an assemblage of jazz veterans–colleagues who got their start in the late 1950s and early ’60s as professionals, and union activists, by and large, advocating for fair wages and good working conditions. They get both at Bird & Beckett, a point of pride for us, and a good audience as well: respectful, well schooled in jazz and enthused!

Tonight, under Tony’s leadership, the band consists of:

Darlene Langston, vocals
Charlie McCarthy, saxophones and flute
Sam Cady, piano
Chuck Bennett, bass
Tony Johnson, drums

The musicians must be paid, and you’re the key to making it possible for that to happen, so BYOB and a twenty for the band! That covers a quartet ok; but this band sports five jazz professionals. So bring an extra five if you can find one, and we’re jake.

You can always reserve a seat, while they last, by calling the shop at 415-586-3733 during store hours, noon to six, Tuesday to Sunday

Introduce a friend to Bird & Beckett, or make a new one here. You’ll both be glad you did!