Super Session: Wil Blades, Donald Harrison & Mike Clark

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Prepare for a remarkable night of jazz, funk, improvisation, and New Orleans groove as three acclaimed musicians come together for a rare Super Session at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Wil Blades is a dynamic Hammond B-3 organist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his soulful, groove-driven sound. He has performed and recorded with John Scofield, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Lee Hooker, Charlie Hunter, and Stanton Moore , bringing a distinctive blend of jazz, funk, blues, and New Orleans groove to every performance. A true New Orleans original, Donald Harrison is an internationally celebrated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and cultural ambassador. A former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers , Harrison has performed and recorded with Miles Davis, Roy Haynes, Ron Carter, Terence Blanchard, and Dr. John . His signature “Nouveau Swing” blends jazz with the rhythms and spirit of New Orleans, funk, R&B, hip-hop, and African music. Mike Clark is one of the most influential jazz-funk drummers of his generation, best known for his groundbreaking work with Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters . His playing on Hancock’s landmark Thrust , particularly “Actual Proof,” helped redefine jazz-funk drumming and influenced generations of musicians. Throughout his career, Clark has also performed and recorded with Chet Baker, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, and John Scofield . His dynamic, groove-centered approach has made him a major force in jazz and funk. Together, Blades, Harrison, and Clark bring decades of musical experience and a shared love of improvisation to the Snug Harbor stage. This event is co-sponsored by NOLA x NOLA and features: Wil Blades - hammond B-3 organ Donald Harrison - saxophone Mike Clark - drums 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 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 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.