JASON MARSALIS presents THE ELLIS MARSALIS SONGBOOK at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Jason Marsalis presents The Ellis Marsalis Songbook TONIGHT: We continue our tradition of honoring the legacy of our late piano patriarch and jazz luminary, Ellis Marsalis Jr. here on the Snug stage, where he held court for his local residency nearly every week for over 30 years. On these mini E-Day Festivals we host bandleaders who played with Ellis over the years, were his direct mentees, and of course feature bands led by his talented sons. Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr. and their famous New Orleans music family, declared Americas First Family of Jazz upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, the nations highest jazz honor...

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Jason Marsalis presents The Ellis Marsalis Songbook TONIGHT: We continue our tradition of honoring the legacy of our late piano patriarch and jazz luminary, Ellis Marsalis Jr. here on the Snug stage, where he held court for his local residency nearly every week for over 30 years. On these mini E-Day Festivals we host bandleaders who played with Ellis over the years, were his direct mentees, and of course feature bands led by his talented sons. Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of piano patriarch and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis Jr. and their famous New Orleans music family, declared Americas First Family of Jazz upon the presentation of their NEA Jazz Masters Award in 2011, the nations highest jazz honor. In addition to his renown as a drummer, Jason is also a respected vibraphonist whose 2018 release Melody Reimagined with his 21st Century Trad Jazz Band rose swiftly to the top of the Billboard jazz chart. With a fire in his heart and a passion for the music, his will to swing has never been more resolute. The maturity and the command Jason possesses over his music is clearly evident to those who have heard or seen him. Tonight, Jason Marsalis presents music from The Ellis Marsalis Songbook, with: Jason Marsalis - drums Jason Stewart - bass Shea Pierre - piano Christien Bold - vocals Shows at 7:30pm & 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 ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by forwarding your e-ticket confirmation with dinner request info to reservations@snugjazz.com 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 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 ticketed showtime. Due to the limited seating capacity of our historic, intimate listening room, advance tickets are strongly suggested in order to guarantee seats for this acclaimed concert! This show WILL sell out.

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