Brian Quezergue is a respected New Orleans bassist, educator, and bandleader, and the son of legendary arranger Wardell Quezergue. A graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and the University of New Orleans, Brian has performed with a wide range of local legends, including the Wild Magnolias, Kidd Jordan, Alvin Batiste, and Dr. John. He blends jazz, funk, R&B, and brass band styles, and has served as the longtime bassist at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He leads the Brian Quezergue R&B Revue, honoring his father's musical legacy through live performances and tributes. In addition to performing, Quezergue is a dedicated educator. He began as a student at the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp and later became its first alumnus to join the faculty as bass instructor. He has taught in New Orleans public schools and remains committed to mentoring young musicians. His 2010 album Reflections showcases his musical versatility, and he continues to record and perform regularly throughout the city. In 2024, Quezergue celebrated the release of his album, The Pilgrim at Snug Harbor.  Courtney Bryan is a New Orleans-born composer and pianist celebrated for blending classical, jazz, gospel, and experimental music. Her works, shaped by themes of spirituality and social justice, have been commissioned by leading ensembles like the New York Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony. A 2023 MacArthur Fellow and United States Artists Fellow, she is also Associate Professor of Music at Tulane University and composer-in-residence with Opera Philadelphia. Her music has been performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Bryan frequently collaborates with renowned visual artists and musicians, including Branford Marsalis and Jennifer Koh. She will bring her distinctive sound to Snug Harbor, performing selections from her acclaimed catalog in an evening of rich harmonies, improvisation, and powerful storytelling. Tonight, the two join forces for a very special performance. Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm  Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm 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 forwarding your e-ticket confirmation with dinner request to 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. Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, 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.  Due to our intimate venue's limited seating capacity, advance tickets are strongly suggested in order to guarantee seats for this acclaimed show!