Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks

Vintage Jazz Revivalists

Experience the authentic sounds of the Roaring Twenties and Thirties with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, masters of hot jazz and sweet dance music. Their meticulous recreations transport audiences to the Golden Age of American popular song.

SwingHot JazzDance BandTraditional JazzVintage Jazz

About

Vince Giordano is a Grammy-winning bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, and musical historian dedicated to preserving and performing the classic American jazz and dance music of the 1920s and 1930s. Leading his band, The Nighthawks, since 1976, Giordano has become the foremost authority and interpreter of this vintage style, contributing significantly to its resurgence in film, television, and live performances.

Music Style

The band specializes in meticulously recreating the sounds of early jazz orchestras and dance bands, using authentic arrangements, period instruments, and a deep understanding of the era's performance practices to deliver an unparalleled vintage audio experience.

Background

Hometown
New York City, NY, USA
Instruments
bass, tuba, vocals
Active
1970s-present

Similar Artists

If you like early Duke Ellington, Paul Whiteman, or Jean Goldkette — you'll love Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks.

Duke Ellington (Early Period)
For their authentic recreation of 1920s-1930s big band jazz and dance music.
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Paul Whiteman
For their dedication to the 'symphonic jazz' and popular dance band sound of the 1920s.
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Jean Goldkette Orchestra
For capturing the sophisticated and often hot dance orchestra style of the Prohibition era.
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Notable Collaborations

Boardwalk Empire (HBO)The Great Gatsby (2013 Film)The Aviator (Film)Cafe Society (Film)Mildred Pierce (HBO)Finding Neverland (Film)Carol (Film)
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