James Booker Birthday Tribute with Josh Paxton at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

James Booker Birthday Tribute with Josh PaxtonJosh Paxton has been one of the premiere pianists in the New Orleans music scene for the past twenty-some years. He moved to the city in the mid-90s to study jazz piano with Ellis Marsalis, and quickly found himself in demand as a solo performer and sideman. He has performed and recorded with such diverse groups as the Wild Magnolias, Big Sams Funky Nation, the Cosmic Krewe, Maria Muldaur and Dr. John. He also transcribed the music of James Booker and Professor Longhair for the sheet music publication. In addition to regular solo performances, Joshua can frequently be seen playing with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, vocalists Debbie Davis and Lena Prima, and the bouzouki/keyboard duo ZoKeys.Tonight, Josh pays tribute to the late great New Orleans pianist James Booker on what would have been his 85th birthday.Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7pm & 9pm 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...

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James Booker Birthday Tribute with Josh PaxtonJosh Paxton has been one of the premiere pianists in the New Orleans music scene for the past twenty-some years. He moved to the city in the mid-90s to study jazz piano with Ellis Marsalis, and quickly found himself in demand as a solo performer and sideman. He has performed and recorded with such diverse groups as the Wild Magnolias, Big Sams Funky Nation, the Cosmic Krewe, Maria Muldaur and Dr. John. He also transcribed the music of James Booker and Professor Longhair for the sheet music publication. In addition to regular solo performances, Joshua can frequently be seen playing with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, vocalists Debbie Davis and Lena Prima, and the bouzouki/keyboard duo ZoKeys.Tonight, Josh pays tribute to the late great New Orleans pianist James Booker on what would have been his 85th birthday.Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7pm & 9pm 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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