Herlin Riley is a celebrated New Orleans–born jazz drummer, composer, and educator whose deep roots in the city’s musical traditions and mastery of rhythm have made him a defining figure in contemporary jazz. A prodigy who began playing drums at age three and later studied at Southern University, Riley went on to perform with legends like Ahmad Jamal, George Benson, and Harry Connick Jr., and gained international acclaim as a longtime member of Wynton Marsalis’s ensembles, including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Known for blending traditional New Orleans rhythms with modern jazz, he has also led his own projects, such as New Direction, while dedicating himself to mentoring young musicians and sharing the spirit of his hometown with audiences around the world. Weedie Braimah is a premier djembe master who began performing at age two in Ghana and continued his musical journey in East St. Louis, where he immersed himself in African diasporic traditions. Born into a family of esteemed musicians and trained by masters including Mamady Keïta and Famoudou Konaté, he has built a dynamic career performing with artists such as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Baaba Maal, and Ravi Coltrane. A powerful performer, educator, and cultural ambassador, Braimah is known for his electrifying ability to connect with audiences and for his ongoing dedication to preserving and evolving African musical traditions. Tonight the two join forces for an exceptional performance featuring special guests. Shows at 8pm & 10pm Doors at 7:30pm & 9:30pm  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 info 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 the limited seating capacity of our historic, intimate venue, advance tickets for this acclaimed show are strongly suggested! This show WILL sell-out.