NOLATET at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

NOLATETEverybody knows about New Orleans rich musical tradition but an even more deeply rooted tradition in the Crescent City is one of perpetual reinvention. Its a city thats been reborn countless times over the course of its multi-cultural history, a legacy vibrantly reflected in its music: Nolatet features some of New Orleans key jazz musicians: Contemporary drummer extraordinaire Johnny Vidacovichs long resum includes playing with New Orleans legends Professor Longhair and James Booker in the 1970s and 80s. While also a staple in citys funk scene, he is perhaps best known as one of the founding members of the modern jazz quartet Astral Project, the band that, after 35 years, is still going strong...

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NOLATETEverybody knows about New Orleans rich musical tradition but an even more deeply rooted tradition in the Crescent City is one of perpetual reinvention. Its a city thats been reborn countless times over the course of its multi-cultural history, a legacy vibrantly reflected in its music: Nolatet features some of New Orleans key jazz musicians: Contemporary drummer extraordinaire Johnny Vidacovichs long resum includes playing with New Orleans legends Professor Longhair and James Booker in the 1970s and 80s. While also a staple in citys funk scene, he is perhaps best known as one of the founding members of the modern jazz quartet Astral Project, the band that, after 35 years, is still going strong. Pianist Brian Haas is one of the founding members of the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, whos modern music has blended jazz, rock, and funk for the past 20 years. Mike Dillon is an experimental vibraphonist and percussionist known for his work in Garage-A-Trois, Les Claypools Fancy Band and Critters Buggin. Composer, bassist, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist James Singleton presents true modern experimental jazz that also draws from rock and orchestral roots. A real powerhouse of improvisers, each a respected player in their own right, Nolatet is a force of nature to experience live. Nolatet and its members were nominated for 6 OffBeat Magazine Best of the Beat Awards in 2016: Best Contemporary Jazz Artist, Best Contemporary Jazz Album for Dogs, Best Vibraphonist, Best Drummer, and Best Bassist. Shows at 8pm & 10pm. Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. 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 ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing [email protected] after your tickets have been purchased online. 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 for your ticketed showtime.

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