Gerald Watkins Jr. presents A Birthday Tribute to Art Blakey

Gerald Watkins Jr

Hard bop

Date: Sunday 11 October 2026 · 18:30
Venue: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
City: New Orleans
From: $36

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Gerald Watkins Jr

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Gerald Watkins Jr. leads an all‑star New Orleans ensemble in a hard‑bop tribute to Art Blakey, celebrating the legendary drummer’s birthday and lasting influence. Watkins, a seasoned drummer, percussionist, and educator, has worked with Delfeayo Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Eric Ben

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is a live-jazz venue in New Orleans, showcasing a diverse range of local and international talent. The programme features a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz, with upcoming performances including the Rob Wagner Trio and Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.

Snug Harbor, 626, Frenchmen Street, French Market, Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70119, United States

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