David Torkanowsky & Amari AnsariDavid Torkanowsky is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and arranger from New Orleans, born in 1956 to conductor Werner Torkanowsky and flamenco dancer Theresa Torkanowsky. Immersed in music from an early age, he studied under local legends like Ellis Marsalis and James Booker and briefly attended Berklee College of Music. He was a founding member of the acclaimed modern jazz ensemble Astral Project and has worked with artists such as Dianne Reeves, Boney James, and Allen Toussaint.In addition to performing, Torkanowsky has composed for film and television, with credits including NCIS: New Orleans, Trem, and The Big Easy...
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David Torkanowsky & Amari AnsariDavid Torkanowsky is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and arranger from New Orleans, born in 1956 to conductor Werner Torkanowsky and flamenco dancer Theresa Torkanowsky. Immersed in music from an early age, he studied under local legends like Ellis Marsalis and James Booker and briefly attended Berklee College of Music. He was a founding member of the acclaimed modern jazz ensemble Astral Project and has worked with artists such as Dianne Reeves, Boney James, and Allen Toussaint.In addition to performing, Torkanowsky has composed for film and television, with credits including NCIS: New Orleans, Trem, and The Big Easy. His recording career spans nearly 200 projects, and he continues to be a central figure in the New Orleans music scene, performing regularly and serving as composer-in-residence at Storyville Studios. His style blends classical technique, flamenco roots, and the rich improvisational language of jazz.Amari Ansari is an Alabama-born saxophonist, composer, and producer whose sound blends gospel roots with soul, Rs at the University of New Orleans and became a longtime member of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra and the Grammy-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Ansari has toured globally, performing with artists like Stevie Wonder, Solange, and The Temptations, and in 2019 released his debut project, Voices EP. Today, he continues to create, tour, and educate, sharing his passion for music worldwideTonight, the two join forces for a very special performance.Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm 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 !Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing [email protected] after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, 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 ticketed showtime.
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