Billy Childs: A 70th Birthday Celebration
Pianist, bandleader, and composer Billy Childs leads a world-class quintet in celebration of his 70th birthday and his Carnegie Hall headlining debut. It’s been 50 years since Childs first made his name with legends like J. J. Johnson and Freddie Hubbard, and he’s now a modern icon in his own right, revered by fellow musicians, diehard jazz fans, and critics alike. In addition to winning six Grammy Awards—including Best Instrumental Jazz Album in 2024—Childs is a Guggenheim Fellow, Chamber Music America grantee in jazz and classical music, and so much more.
Performers
Billy Childs Quintet
- Billy Childs, Piano
- Sean Jones, Trumpet
- Steve Wilson, Saxophones
- Matt Penman, Bass
- Ari Hoenig, Drums
Late Nights at Zankel Hall
Join us for a pre-concert drink in Zankel Hall’s Parterre Bar. The first 200 concertgoers receive one drink voucher.
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