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Snug Harbor presents
SOLID HARMONY: The Legacy of Topsy Chapman
Saturday November 11th, 2023 9:30pm (Doors: 9:00pm )
Solid Harmony is the family band founded by New Orleans' late, great vocalist Topsy Chapman shortly after her rise to notoriety with her starring role in the hit Off-Broadway musical, "One Mo' Time" in the 1980s. 
 
Topsy Chapman charmed crowds all over the world with her authentic style and clear melodious voice for over 50 years, and is regarded as a New Orleans vocal legend.
Raised in the gospel music tradition, Topsy and her daughters swiftly became staples among the jazz, blues and soul circuits, singing with some of the top musicians in New Orleans. As one of the original cast members of the early hit musical “One Mo’ Time” - set in 1920s New Orleans Black vaudeville - Topsy gained national and international recognition.

This acclaim created ongoing demand in years to come for performances by the family band she founded with her daughters, Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony.
Topsy's singing daughters, Yolanda and Kiki, and her grandson, trombonist Caleb Windsay, now carry on the family tradition, leading Solid Harmony into the future:

After studying and playing with the respected clarinetist and educator Alvin Batiste, Topsy's elder daughter Yolanda Robinson has earned her own notoriety among peers as one of New Orleans’ finest female vocalists of jazz, blues and gospel. Whether she is fronting the legendary Original Tuxedo Jazz Band or singing with her mother’s group, Yolanda is known for her sultry, soulful vocal stylings. 
 
Topsy's younger daughter Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman has also made her own place in the jazz scene, as well as notable performances with musical theater giants like Harry Shearer, Melissa Etheridge, and Stanton Moore. Summoning her deep roots in gospel, combined with her rhythm & blues skills, Jolynda has the ability to create a musical environment unlike anyone else's. 
 
TONIGHT: Expect a mosaic of jazz, blues and gospel, tied together with unique swing harmonies and backed by an all-star New Orleans band, featuring original members of Topsy Chapman's Solid Harmony:
Yolanda Robinson - vocals
Jolynda Kiki Chapman - vocals
Caleb Windsay - trombone, vocals 
David Torkanowsky - piano
Brian Quezergue - bass
Julian García - drums

Shows at 7:30 & 9:30pm 
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm 



Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:

Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com ! 

Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve food inside the Music Room. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your showtime.