James Black Tribute featuring Stanton Moore, Lawrence Sieberth, Steve Masakowski & James Singleton

A distinguished evening dedicated to James Black (1930-1969), one of New Orleans' most visionary drummers, composers, and educators. Despite his brief life, Black's influence on contemporary jazz is profound. As a founding member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 496the first integrated musicians union in the SouthBlack was also a devoted teacher whose concepts helped mold generations of New Orleans musicians.His innovative approach to rhythm and composition positioned him at the heart of the city's most progressive jazz movements during the 1950s and 60s. He collaborated with an extraordinary array of artists, including Yusef Lateef, Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Harold Battiste, Alvin Batiste, Ellis Marsalis, and Nat Adderley, helping to bridge bebop, hard bop, and emerging modern jazz styles with a distinctly New Orleans sensibility. His compositionscomplex, swinging, and harmonically adventurousremain highly regarded among musicians today.This tribute features an all-star group of New Orleans masters deeply connected to Black's musical legacy. Stanton Moore, a contemporary torchbearer of New Orleans drumming, channels Black's innovative rhythmic language with power and precision. Pianist Lawrence Sieberth brings deep harmonic knowledge and a lifelong connection to New Orleans jazz history. Guitarist Steve Masakowski, a pioneering voice in contemporary jazz, adds his signature blend of sophistication and soul, while bassist James Singleton anchors the ensemble with fearless creativity and groove.Together, these artists celebrate the enduring brilliance of James Black through his music, spirit, and lasting impact on New Orleans and the world of jazz. Expect a night of deep swing, bold improvisation, and heartfelt homage to one of the city's most influential yet unsung innovators. Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm; doors open at 7:00pm & 9:00pm. The restaurant is open from 5pm to 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime. Full bar is open from 5pm to midnight on all show nights, with or without tickets.Kind reminder: Snug Harbor does not serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. 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.