Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson is a celebrated swing saxophonist known for his big sound and dynamic style. After studying with jazz greats Frank Wess, Frank Foster, and Charles Davis, he attended Southern University, where he was mentored by legendary New Orleans clarinetist, composer, and educator Alvin Batiste. A pioneering force in modern jazz education, Batiste influenced generations of musicians, including Wynton and Branford Marsalis and Donald Harrison. Anderson later joined Wynton Marsalis’ Septet in 1988, touring and recording with the group for 20 years, and also performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Tonight, he honors his former mentor on what would have been Batiste’s 93rd birthday, celebrating his lasting influence on New Orleans jazz. Shows at 7:00pm & 9:00pm   Doors at 6:30pm & 8:30pm 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 reservations@snugjazz.com 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.