Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Steve Masakowski Family and Friends

Name: Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Steve Masakowski Family and Friends
Start: 2025-02-01T20:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-01T21:30:00-06:00
Location: The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center

Schedule

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center | New Orleans, LA

The 2025 Traditional and Contemporary Jazz Concert Series, produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and presented by Goldfarb Financial, promises to be an extraordinary celebration of the timeless and modern evolution of jazz.
Steve Masakowski Family and Friends will perform live in concert on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins promptly at 8pm.
Tickets are $10, available on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/Masakowski
Seating is general admission and limited, so please register in advance. All proceeds from this concert series directly support the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
The concert will be livestreamed: jazzandheritage.org/live
About Steve Masakowski Family and Friends
Steve Masakowski Family and Friends is a distinguished ensemble that highlights the exceptional musical talents of the Masakowski family, deeply rooted in New Orleans. Led by Steve Masakowski, a renowned guitarist and composer recognized for pioneering techniques and a significant influence on the jazz scene, the band embodies the cultural richness of their city. As a professor at the University of New Orleans, Steve has mentored numerous budding musicians while maintaining an active performance and recording career. His children, Sasha and Martin Masakowski, contribute their unique talents to the group. Sasha, a celebrated vocalist and composer, integrates jazz, pop, and electronic influences, earning international acclaim for her innovative style. Meanwhile, Martin, a skilled bassist, is known for his versatile playing that spans from traditional jazz to avant-garde, making him a key figure in both local and global music scenes. Together, the Masakowski Family Band delivers vibrant, cohesive performances that honor New Orleans' musical traditions while pushing artistic boundaries, captivating audiences with their sophisticated modern jazz and groove music. Their work is a testament to their creativity, deep familial bond, and enduring passion for jazz.
About the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation:
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Concert Series is a program of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the nonprofit that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other raised funds, for year-round programs in education, economic development and cultural enrichment.
For more on what we do, please visit us online at jazzandheritage.org