Events at Snug Harbor

New Orleans vocalist Phillip Manuel is a celebrated singer whose warm, soulful voice and effortless range have taken him to stages around the world. A versatile artist with deep roots in the Crescent City music tradition, Manuel has performed and recorded with jazz greats including Terence Blanchard, Nicholas Payton, Ellis Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Fats Domino, Dr. John, the ... Phillip Manuel Record Release Party

Mahmoud “Mood” Chouki is a Moroccan master guitarist, multi-instrumentalist,  composer, and educator currently living and working in New Orleans. His art draws together music from around the globe.. In addition to training and performing with conservatories around the world, Chouki also teaches music at the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans and is the music ... Mahmoud Chouki New World Ensemble

*Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring  Giulia Coba Trio Giulia Coba is a vocalist, guitarist and composer from São Paulo, Brazil. Her compositions weave genres of Brazilian music, jazz, as well as funk and R&B to tell a story of a well-rounded musician who sees the inner child as her compass. Based in New Orleans since 2019, she has ... Giulia Coba Trio

Hailing from Azerbaijan, then New Orleans by way of New York, Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced—and recognized—composer, pianist, and bandleader. Her roles come to the forefront with her sextet band and with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out, but their dedication to Figarova’s ... Amina Figarova Sextet with Matsiko World Orphan Choir

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: A Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton with Steve Pistorius and the Southern Syncopators

Brad Walker is one of the most active and sought-after saxophonists in the city of New Orleans today. Perhaps best known for his “soaring” (Rolling Stone), “energetic” (NPR), and “tasteful” (Relix) solos on Saturday Night Live, the 2017 Grammy Awards, and The Tonight Show with Nashville mega-star Sturgill Simpson, Walker is with six full-length releases ... Brad Walker Quartet with Stanton Moore

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

Experience the powerful fusion of jazz, funk, rock, and progressive music with Roland Guerin & ProgFunk at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Acclaimed bassist, composer, and bandleader Roland Guerin brings his adventurous musical vision to the stage with ProgFunk, a dynamic ensemble that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz while staying rooted in the deep grooves of New Orleans. Known ... Roland Guerin's PROG: Funk

Snug Harbor celebrates the remarkable legacy of New Orleans saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and Tremé native James Rivers, who passed away on July 5, 2026, at age 89. A beloved figure in New Orleans music, Rivers enjoyed a career spanning more than seven decades. He mastered tenor, alto and soprano saxophone, flute, harmonica, vocals, and even bagpipes, bringing ... James Rivers Tribute with Peter Cho

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 Terrence Taplin

Join us tonight as we pay tribute to one of New Orleans' most influential and beloved founding fathers of American Music, and proprietor of the first African-American musician-owned record label, Harold Battiste Jr. on his Birthday. Raised on LaSalle Street surrounded by the rhythms of the legendary Dew Drop Inn nearby, Harold Raymond Battiste Jr. (1931 ... Harold Battiste Birthday Tribute with Jesse McBride & the Next Generation

Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr.  Upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, The Marsalis' were declared "America's First Family of Jazz".  In addition to his renown as a drummer, Jason is also a respected vibraphonist whose 2018 release "Melody Reimagined '' ... Jason Marsalis presents the Music of Ellis Marsalis