Events at Snug Harbor

Celebrate the life and music of legendary jazz alto saxophonist Lee Konitz with New Orleans–based saxophonist, vocalist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator Autumn Dominguez. Originally from Prescott, Arizona, Dominguez is known for her dynamic performances and genre-blending original work. She has performed with Gabrielle Cavassa, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Branden Lewis of Preservation Hall, and Ashlin Parker’s Trumpet ... Autumn Dominguez presents A Birthday Tribute to Lee Konitz

*Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Alicia Ynez Join us for Happy Hour! Alicia Ynez is a New Orleans-based vocalist originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia, who discovered the rich and worldly beauty of jazz at an early age. Inspired by her mentor, Cuban jazz pianist Ana del Carmen Mendez, Alicia brings a deep appreciation for jazz tradition while drawing ... Alicia Ynez

The Uptown Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse New Orleans big band founded by acclaimed trombonist and NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis. Blending traditional swing with contemporary energy, the orchestra showcases a deep commitment to preserving and evolving the city’s rich jazz heritage. Known for its tight arrangements, soulful improvisation, and dynamic live performances, the ensemble ... The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with John Gray

Victor Goines, a New Orleans native, is an acclaimed jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and educator who began on clarinet at age eight before adding saxophone in high school, inspired by local legends like Ellis Marsalis. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans and Virginia Commonwealth University, he has been a key member of the Jazz ... Victor Goines Quartet

Acclaimed New Orleans ensemble Nolatet returns to Snug Harbor for an evening of adventurous jazz, deep grooves, and fearless improvisation. The quartet brings together legendary New Orleans bassist James Singleton and drummer Johnny Vidacovich with acclaimed vibraphonist and percussionist Mike Dillon and pianist Brian Haas—four distinctive voices creating a sound that is as unpredictable as it is deeply rooted in the Crescent City tradition. ... NOLATET

*Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Alejandro Canales Trio with Dylan Torrance and Simon Lott Texas-born saxophonist Alejandro Canales has built an international career performing across jazz, Motown, R&B, classical, and rock. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Canales also plays flute and clarinet and has toured extensively with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. His performance credits include the Reno Jazz Orchestra, Soul Brass ... Alejandro Canales Trio with Dylan Torrance and Simon Lott

Experience an electrifying night of jazz, rock, and improvisation featuring visionary pianist ELEW “The Top Professor”alongside legendary New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley, with bassist Max Moran. A classically trained jazz pianist, ELEW (Eric Lewis) first gained national recognition as the winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk Competition and went on to perform alongside artists including Wynton Marsalis and Elvin Jones. He ... ELEW "The Top Professor" & Herlin Riley featuring Max Moran

Nickel-A-Dance is a free, family-friendly jazz concert series in New Orleans, celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage. Founded in 1994, it features top local jazz musicians performing classic jazz, blues, and swing. Originally held at Café Brasil on Frenchmen Street, the series now takes place at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Sundays from 3:00–6:00 PM. The event is ... Nickel-A-Dance: Jamil Sharif New Orleans Extravaganza

The Desert Nudes bring impeccable vocal harmonies and sly humor to cowboy songs, classic country, and roots rock. The Nudes are vocal and guitar superstar J. P. Carmody, bassist and vocalist Dave Pomerleau (Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes), and musical savant Andre Bohren (classical pianist, drummer for Johnny Sketch, Rory Danger, and others), who began ... Desert Nudes

Charmaine Neville, daughter of legendary saxophonist Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers, carries the torch of a rich New Orleans musical legacy. While she is rooted in the city’s vibrant traditions, Charmaine brings her own unique voice to the stage, blending R&B, Jazz, and world rhythms into a sound that’s all her own. Her performances ... Charmaine Neville Band

A Benefit Concert for Wendell Brunious Join us for a special evening of music and community in support of celebrated New Orleans trumpeter, composer, and educator Wendell Brunious. A vital ambassador of New Orleans,, Wendell Brunious has spent a lifetime carrying forward the musical traditions of Jazz.  The son of legendary trumpeter John Brunious, Wendell ... A Benefit Concert for Wendell Brunious

*Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Grayson Brockamp and Seth Finch   Bassist, composer, and arranger Grayson Brockamp repertoire spans Wayne Shorter to Eminem and Geri Allen to Busta Rhymes. Equally at home singing a traditional New Orleans tune or delivering a spoken-word poem about a feisty chihuahua, Brockamp explores the shared threads connecting blues, gospel, hip-hop, and other ... Grayson Brockamp and Seth Finch

Delfeayo Marsalis is an acclaimed trombonist, producer and educator. Known for his “technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor …” (LA Times) and heralded and hailed as one of “the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation.” (SF Examiner). Marsalis has performed with music legends such as Ray Charles, ... Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra