On “Gemini Rising,” and “Down Time,” New Orleans saxophonist an visual artist Tony Dagradi presented two engaging recordings in which he layered different groupings of saxophones with various guest drummers to create dense textures and surprisingly robust arrangements. Both albums feature mostly original compositions and cover a variety of grooves and moods along with a few jazz standards, including Thelonious Monk’s rhapsodic “Monk’s Mood” and the gorgeous ballad, “My One And Only Love.”  For this evening’s performance at Snug Harbor, Dagradi has brought together a group of remarkable players who will create a unique aural universe composed entirely of saxophones. The personnel includes Derek Douget on tenor sax, Scott Johnson on alto sax, Jason  Mingledorff on baritone sax and Dagradi leading the charge on soprano and tenor  saxophones. Also joining these talented reedman will be Stanton Moore of Galactic. Join us for an evening of unprecedented pyrotechnic saxophone soul!   The New Orleans Saxophone Ensemble (NOSE) tonight features:  Tony Dagradi - soprano & tenor saxophones  Scott Johnson - alto saxophone  Derek Douget - tenor saxophone  Jason Mingledorff - baritone saxophone  Stanton Moore - drums  Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm  *An Official 2023 NOLAxNOLA Citywide Festival Concert!  Restuarant 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 Emailing info@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. All dinner table reservations must be attached to advance concert tickets. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival. Full Bar is Open 5pm - Midnight for all, with or without tickets. 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 show.