NYC Jazz Singer · Touring Internationally

A voice for
the Songbook.

Richard Cortez sings the Great American Songbook the way it was meant to be heard — intimate, honest, and alive with stories. From Birdland to Oslo, one night at a time.

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Upcoming shows.

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Every weekThursdays

G Lounge

225 West 19th St · New York, NY6:00 PMNo Cover
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  • Fri · Jul10

    cafe vivace

    975 E McMillan St · Cincinnati, OH

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    7:00 PM
  • Sat · Jul11

    Blue Strawberry

    364 N Boyle Ave · St. Louis, MO

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    7:30 PM

In residence.

Where to find Richard, on the regular

Weekly · ThursdaysG LoungeChelsea · New York
MonthlyBirdlandMidtown · New York
MonthlyMezzrowWest Village · New York
SaturdaysClub CummingEast Village · New York

Recent releases.

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About Richard

A golden baritone with an activist's relationship to the material.

Richard has shared the bandstand with Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, and Marilyn Maye. His 2025 tour spanned from an orchestral Nat King Cole tribute in Oslo to celebrated rooms across the U.S. and Canada. When he isn't on the road, you'll find him in residence at Birdland, Mezzrow, and Club Cumming — telling the stories behind the songs.

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Alan Cumming

Praise

The talent and musicianship of Richard and his posse are astounding. I am in awe.
Alan CummingTony & Emmy Winner · Club Cumming

As featured in

Amazon MusicBroadwayWorldNYC Jazz RecordLa Reserve RecordsTodd SnyderJazz at Lincoln Center

In the press.

Heart-meltingly gorgeous baritone and authenticity … a fabulous showcase.
Tessa Souter · NYC Jazz Record
Style, stage presence, and brilliant vocal instincts created an electric air — a top three gig of the year.
Todd Crawshaw · Yardbird Suite, Edmonton
One of the top jazz recordings of 2024.
Amazon Music on Mood Swings

Bring Richard to your stage.

Clubs, concert halls, orchestras, private events. Richard performs with ensembles of every size — from intimate duo to eighteen-piece big band.

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