Pianist Ryan Hanseler’s professional career has spanned nearly 20 years now, including performances and recordings with icons such as Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, Tim Green, Kobie Watkins, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) with Adonis Rose, Cyrille Aimee, Renee Marie, Nnenna Freelon and Herlin Riley. He has hosted numerous clinicians and academic presentations around the world and is a former professor of jazz studies at East Carolina University. Hanseler earned a Masters degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from North Carolina Central University under the direction of Dr. Ira Wiggin, Branford Marsalis and Joey Calderazzo. And most recently, released his debut solo album, recorded here at our place, "Live at Snug" in 2022.    Tonight, he presents his New Orleans Quartet, featuring:  Ryan Hanseler - piano  Ricardo Pascal - saxophones  Lex Warshawsky - bass  Peter Varnado - drums  + special guest: Gabrielle Cavassa - vocals    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 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. Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve food inside the Music Room. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only 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.