Jazz Generations Initiative New Orleans presents: A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim

A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim with Courtney Bryan & Friends, "rdquo" -> Improvisation is really becoming one with nature. Becoming one with our real self." --- Abdullah Ibrahim, 2024 On what would have been the 92nd birthday of legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, New Orleans pianist, composer, and JGI co-founder Courtney Bryan hosts a special musical tribute honoring his extraordinary life, music, and legacy. Ibrahim, who passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 91, was celebrated for his elegant, meditative style, blending the musical traditions of his native Cape Town with jazz influences from around the world. Beyond his profound contributions as a musician, he was an influential voice in the South African anti-apartheid movement and an enduring ambassador for freedom through music. Bryan and her musical collaborators will perform classic compositions by Ibrahim alongside other songs of freedom, celebrating an artist whose music transcended borders and connected generations. This performance features: Courtney Bryan - piano Max Moran - bass Jason Marsalis - drums + Surprise Special Guests Read the full New York Times obituary by JGI NYC Creative Director Giovanni Russonello: here Learn More about JGI at jazzgenerations.org Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm 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 in the Restaurant next door by Emailing [email protected] after your tickets have been purchased online for the Music Room. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival. Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight, 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. 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.

This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.

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