Pop superstar Lizzo is set to embark on a series of intimate jazz club residencies next month, performing at Blue Note Jazz Club locations in Los Angeles and New York. This strategic move sees the Grammy winner trading her usual arena and festival stages for much smaller, more personal musical environments.
The acclaimed artist will bring "unique jazz and flute arrangements" of her catalog to Blue Note L.A. from February 20-22 and to Blue Note New York on February 27-28 and March 1. Each evening will feature two distinct shows at 8 PM and 10:30 PM, showcasing her classically trained musical prowess in a fresh context.
Tickets for these highly anticipated shows went on presale tomorrow, January 28, with the general on-sale to follow the next day. Fans eager to experience Lizzo in this unique setting can secure their spots via the provided ticketing links for Los Angeles and New York.
Blue Note L.A., which opened in August 2025, operates with the same adventurous spirit as its renowned New York counterpart. Both iconic venues are curated by Blue Note Entertainment Group Director of Programming Alex Kurland, known for his artist-driven approach.
"Blue Note L.A. will focus on curated and consistent, artist-driven programming in that intimate Blue Note Jazz Club vibe that people love," Kurland stated prior to the L.A. club's ribbon-cutting. He added, "Blue Note New York has a uniquely New York energy, and for Blue Note L.A., it’s important to honor what makes this city’s creative energy and spirit so distinctive. Blue Note embraces the space to collaborate and experience those spontaneous moments that are special."
Lizzo's Evolving Sound and Career Trajectory
Lizzo's decision to embrace intimate jazz club residencies marks a significant pivot in her public persona and artistic direction. After headlining arenas and festivals in 2023, this move into smaller venues with jazz and flute arrangements highlights a desire to showcase her classical training and musical versatility beyond her mainstream pop hits.
This pivot could be a calculated response to the delayed release of her anticipated album, Love in Real Life, which was teased in April 2025 but has yet to materialize. By engaging in these bespoke, musically rich performances, Lizzo reasserts her artistic credibility and reminds audiences of her deep instrumental roots, potentially building anticipation for a new musical chapter.
Such intimate settings offer a stark contrast to the high-energy, stadium-filling shows she's known for. It provides an opportunity for fans to connect with her artistry on a deeper, more nuanced level, potentially drawing in a new demographic while satisfying long-time followers with a fresh interpretation of her catalog.
The residencies arrive amidst a period of anticipation for new music, following her appearance on Saturday Night Live in April 2025 where she previewed tracks from her upcoming album, Love in Real Life. The project's release remains pending, making these Blue Note performances a key moment for her current artistic narrative.
