Looking for something to do on New Years? Spyro Gyra will play a set of performances the week of New Years Eve at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club. Spyro Gyra, whose third album, The Deep End (pictured), was released on Heads Up! in May, will play several performances from Dec. 29 through Jan. 2.
A schedule of performances is as follows:
Wednesday-Thursday: $35.00
Friday, Dec. 31 (3 Sets)
1st Set: $95.00 includes 4 course dinner
2nd set (New Years Show): $165.00, includes 4 Course Dinner
3rd Set at 1:00 AM: $35.00 (Ticket Only) Food ala carte
Saturday: $37.50 (3 Sets)
Sunday: $35.00
The Iridium Jazz Club is located at 1650 Broadway at the corner of 51st Street in New York City. For reservations call: 212-582-2121 or visit: Iridium Jazz Club.
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