UPCOMING  EVENTS

In this town full of first-class drummers, Herlin Riley is “the” drummer. The Baron of the Boom Boom. The Pulse that keeps the life flowing through any body of work.

A keen interest in the music of Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, and Teddy Wilson; combined with his bebop roots allowed Tokarski to develop an all-encompassing voice of his own, deeply rooted in the jazz piano tradition.

Gentle giant of the Saxophone Ed Petersen first played in his native Chicago jazz scene, where he lead the house band at the legendary Green Mill, a band that included Patricia Barber and Kurt Elling, before moving to New Orleans in the 1990s.

A 2017 Ravinia Fellow, she has performed with various artists including Steve Turre, Don Vappie, Wessell “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Nicholas Payton, Jamison Ross, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, Kermit Ruffins, and singer-songwriter Kristin Diable.

Thais Clark is a high-energy performer with a deep-rooted passion for the bawdy number popularized by blues legends Ma Rainy and Bessie Smith. This dynamic singer-dancer can present songs like no one else, having more than thirty years of performing before audiences at home and around the world.

Description:A Seattle-based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Rex Gregory has performed and/or recorded with a diverse array of luminaries.

Gregg Stafford’s trumpet playing is steeped in tradition.

Several of Tim's tunes have been featured in television shows, commercials, and motion pictures. With this, he is the first New Orleans clarinetist to write and record an entire album of originals.

The New Leviathan Oriental FoxTrot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra, that performs authentic orchestrations of vintage American popular music from the 1890s through the early 1930s.

Dubbed “one of the best” by Times Magazine, Tom Fischer’s playing reflects his love for the great New Orleans clarinet tradition. This evening he performs at Nickel-A-Dance! FREE

She was selected as a Jazz-Allstar by New Orleans Magazine in 2002. In 2005, she released her own album, "Old Friends", comprised of original compositions as well as time-honored favorites. Mari continues to play around New Orleans. This evening she performs at Nickel-A-Dance! FREE

Albert Murray Defined The Saturday-Night Function as "a purification ritual where you get rid of the blues," Joe Goldberg and the Function does just that. This evening they perform at Nickel-A-Dance! FREE

Shannon Powell is a highly sought-after drummer and percussionist who has achieved international acclaim for his commanding technique and style. He has performed all over the world with notables in jazz. This evening he performs at Nickel-A-Dance! FREE

Brian Seeger and the Graduate Student Ensemble will share musical highlights from their very productive semester.

Amina Figarova is without doubt one of the most productive jazz composers and talented jazz piano players from Europe. Figarova’s crisp, light finger-dancing across the piano keys displays her dynamic range and technical skills all in a moment.

Evan Christopher combines virtuosity, immaculate taste, and enthusiasm with a commitment to exploring the full range of possibilities in the New Orleans clarinet tradition.

NOLAtet features some of the city's key jazz musicians. A real powerhouse of improvisers, each a respected player in their own right. Tonight they perform with an established bandleader, composer, performer & improviser, Aurora Nealand, who has become a prominent force in the New Orleans music scene

Johnny Sansone continues to be recognized by The Blues Foundation in numerous categories for his outstanding talent.