The Uptown Jazz Tentet

Name: The Uptown Jazz Tentet
Start: 2026-08-09T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-09T18:45:00-05:00
Location: Birdland Jazz Club

Schedule

Sun Aug 09 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Birdland Jazz Club | New York, NY

Information
Uptown Jazz Tentet is a ten-piece jazz ensemble collaboratively led by trumpeter Brandon Lee and trombonists Willie Applewhite to hire our friends to create the best music we can. Although several members are contributing writers, the three leaders provide the compositional backbone of the UJT. Between us, there is a commonality of shared influences and experiences. Whats interesting is that this commonality is filtered through three unique lenses of interpretation. We all have a personalized compositional sound, but it all complements each other.The UJTs style is grounded in the traditions of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Gil Evans, Thad Jones, and many others. With that being said, the ensemble is inclusive of all of the other flavors of the jazz idiom. This is illustrated in Uptown Jazz Tentets debut release, There It Is, and latest release, WhatsNext, which have both enjoyed critical acclaim.

Note:
Please be aware of the following age-related restrictions for this event: Ages 10+.