New York, NY – Birdland Jazz Club is proud to present Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch: Bossa & Beyond on Monday, June 22 at 7:00 PM. This highly anticipated concert pairs legendary singer and pianist Billy Stritch with acclaimed jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli for an evening celebrating the beauty, sophistication, and emotional depth of Brazilian and Latin American music. In Bossa & Beyond, Stritch and Stravelli take a deep dive into the Brazilian and South American songbooks, sharing bossa novas, boleros, and fresh interpretations of timeless jazz standards. The program will feature music by iconic Brazilian composers including Antonio Carlos Jobim and Milton Nascimento, alongside works by lesser-known masters such as Pixinguinha and Hermeto Pascoal — all brought to life with extraordinary artistry, improvisation, and heart. Over more than fifteen years of performing together, Stritch and Stravelli have cultivated a profound musical connection rooted in a shared reverence for melody, lyric, and storytelling. While both artists are widely celebrated for their interpretations of jazz and the American Songbook, Bossa & Beyond highlights their mutual passion for the lush harmonies, rich rhythms, and expressive melodies of Brazilian music. With elegance, spontaneity, and unmistakable chemistry, Stritch and Stravelli invite audiences on a musical journey that transcends borders and genres, honoring the timeless spirit of these beloved songs while making them entirely their own. Gabrielle Stravelli is an internationally acclaimed vocalist praised for her swinging style, emotional depth, and inventive interpretations of jazz standards and contemporary material alike. Billy Stritch is one of the leading singer-pianists in jazz and cabaret, renowned for his sophisticated musicianship, vocal artistry, and longtime collaborations with many of the genre’s greatest performers.