David DeJesus Boptet Tickets

David DeJesus Boptet is a dynamic force in modern jazz, renowned for his leadership of the Birdland Big Band and his own David DeJesus Boptet. A prolific performer, educator, and composer, DeJesus blends traditional jazz with Afro-Latin rhythms to create engaging, swing-forward performances that resonate with audiences across New York and beyond. Based in the New York City area, he also serves as a jazz professor at Purchase College, directing the Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra and mentoring the next generation of jazz artists.

As a respected member of the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, DeJesus contributed to the Grammy-nominated project Four Questions (2020), underscoring his influence in the Latin jazz scene. His work as a bandleader has yielded the self-released album Drive (2016), showcasing his vision for tight ensembles and bold arrangements. In addition to his own projects, DeJesus collaborates with fellow artists on notable singles like Watermelon Man (2022), a standout track featuring Paul Nelson and David DeJesus.

Whether performing a sweeping big-band chart, a Latin-infused jazz set, or an intimate ensemble piece, DeJesus brings years of performance and teaching experience to the stage. Fans can expect high-energy, well-rehearsed performances that celebrate jazz history while pushing the genre forward.

Upcoming on the calendar, look for Yardbird Big Band performances at Birdland in 2025, including shows on Apr 5 and Aug 31, followed by Birdland Boptet performances scheduled for Dec 12–14, 2025. These dates provide opportunities to experience DeJesus’s leadership, intricate arrangements, and outstanding musicianship in an intimate, club-based setting.

For fans and students, DeJesus’s role as a Purchase College jazz professor and director of the Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra offers ongoing opportunities to engage with his musical philosophy in academic and performance contexts. Stay connected for workshops, masterclasses, and new release announcements via his official channels.

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