Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 in a free outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport.
— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion
Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks return to the Levitt Pavilion to deliver an extraordinary evening of classic ‘20s and ‘30s standards.
Their music evokes the height of ballroom perfection, combining jazz elegance and swingin’ (or rumba-in’ or cha-cha-cha-in’) style, and gorgeous renditions of ’20s and ’30s chestnuts.
- “An erupting wellspring of euphoria: that would describe the vintage swing emanating from Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks.”
– New York Times
New York native Vince Giordano has played in New York nightclubs, appeared in films such as The Cotton Club, The Aviator, Finding Forrester, Revolutionary Road, HBOs Boardwalk Empire, performed concerts at the Town Hall, Jazz At Lincoln Center, Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, the Newport Jazz Festival and the 92nd St Y for the past four decades.
Recording projects include soundtracks for the award-winning Boardwalk Empire with vocalist like Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, St. Vincent, Regina Spektor, Neko Case, Leon Redbone, Liza Minnelli, Catherine Russell, Rufus Wainwright and David Johansen.
About Levitt Pavilion’s Concerts
The Levitt Pavilion offers about 50 outdoor concerts each summer at its outdoor venue along the Saugatuck River in downtown Westport.
Here’s a note from the Levitt describing some of their rules:
—The lawn and the ice cream concession are open to the public one hour before show-time.
—Facility is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.
—Picnics are welcome.
—The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area.
—Pets are not allowed.
In case of inclement weather, check the Levitt website or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!
See also: Tips for enjoying your visit to the Levitt Pavilion