Sporty’s Brass Band brings the electrifying energy of New Orleans’ second-line tradition to every performance. With a sound that fuses classic street parade rhythms with funk, jazz, and a whole lot of soul, they turn every show into a true Crescent City celebration. Doors at 7:30 pm! Entry is free.
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Jamil Sharif Trio
A cornerstone of the New Orleans jazz scene, trumpeter Jamil Sharif brings his masterful technique and rich, soulful sound to every performance. With deep roots in the city’s musical tradition and a career spanning film, television, and live performance, his trio delivers an authentic and captivating jazz experience. Doors at 7:30 pm! Entry is free.
Four Five Times Swing Night
A Jazz Band sets the tone for an all levels Jazz routine lesson led by Amy Johnson.
for Good Measure: Brass-a-holics
Enjoy live jazz from top local band Brass-a-Holics. Brass-a-Holics bring the unstoppable energy of New Orleans brass band tradition, fusing it with jazz, funk, and a modern groove that keeps the crowd moving. Known for their high-energy performances, this dynamic group delivers a live music experience that embodies the soul of the city.
In the Lobby w/ E. Maxmillion
The Barnett’s signature lobby party. DJ E. Maximillion spinning vinyl.
SONO Presents: The Shape of Jazz to Come
Sound Observatory New Orleans hosts a rotating series of artists in residence that step on stage each month in a curated show deemed The Shape of Jazz to Come.
Four Five Times Swing Night
A Jazz Band sets the tone for an all levels Jazz routine lesson led by Amy Johnson.
for Good Measure: Basher
Byron Asher is a saxophonist and clarinetist and composer based in New Orleans and working at the intersection of broadly experimental composition and jazz and improvised music.
Raised in Maryland, he has become an integral member of New Orleans’ creative music community since arriving there in 2011, working as a bandleader, collaborator, improviser, composer, and curator. In spring 2024, he released two new LPs on Sinking City Records: Lord, when you send the rain, the second release from his celebrated large ensemble project Skrontch Music, and May Day, from his “free jazz party band” Basher.
Basher’s 2021 release Doubles received 4 stars from Downbeat and was called “unbearably beautiful” by Pitchfork. The debut Skrontch Music recording was named was named a top 20 jazz release of 2019 by textura.org. In 2021, his duo recording with drummer Brad Webb, Little Bigby, was nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Recording by New Orleans’ Offbeat Magazine.
Byron teaches in the music department at the University of New Orleans and has performed and collaborated with a diverse array of musicians from New Orleans and beyond, including Aurora Nealand, Helen Gillet, James Singleton, Johnny Vidocovich, Gordon Grdina, Jeb Bishop, Brian Haas, Luke Stewart, Jeff Albert, and Brian Seeger, among many others.
for Good Measure: Brass-A-Holics
Since 2010, this band has been spreading their incredible sound around the globe. Hailing from the musical hotbed of New Orleans, the Brass-a-Holics infuse the traditional New Orleans brass sound with a heavy dose of electrifying go-go funk from Washington D.C. Picture the core New Orleans brass elements – trumpet, trombone, saxophone – backed by a full drum set, percussion, keyboard, bass, and electric guitar, creating an explosion of musical possibilities. Whether they’re playing their original tunes or putting a unique spin on popular music, the Brass-a-Holics bring something for every music fan to love. Once the music starts, the crowd becomes one, coming together for a truly unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression. Don’t miss the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime with the Brass-a-Holics!
for Good Measure: Steve Lands
Four piece band playing original music from the four corners of the earth.