Herlin Riley & David Torkanowsky

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 09:30 pm to 10:45 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro | New Orleans, LA

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Herlin Riley & David TorkanowskyHerlin Riley is a celebrated jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his mastery of rhythm and deep roots in New Orleans music. Born and raised in New Orleans, he began playing drums at age three and later studied music at Southern University. Riley built an acclaimed career performing with legends such as Ahmad Jamal, George Benson, and Harry Connick Jr., and gained international recognition as a longtime member of Wynton Marsaliss Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Blending traditional New Orleans rhythms with modern jazz, he has released albums as a bandleader and remains a dedicated mentor, sharing the spirit of his hometown through performance and education.David Torkanowsky is an acclaimed New Orleans pianist, composer, arranger, and producer whose work spans jazz, pop, film, and commercial music. A central figure in the citys music scene, he has collaborated with artists such as Ellis Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville, Allen Toussaint, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, among many others. Known for his refined musicality and versatility, Torkanowsky also serves as a musical director, educator, and mentor, continuing to shape and celebrate the evolving sound of New Orleans music.Tonight, the two join forces for a very special performance.Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pmDoors 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 info to [email protected] 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.

Note:
This event is 13 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 13 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. All concert ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All patrons must have valid government-issued Photo ID available upon entry. All teenage patrons must be ticketed like adults, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while inside the jazz club. All patrons must be aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted. Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the music room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at anytime. *Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans, United States
Tickets

USD 41.30

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