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Courtney Bryan & Friends

March 12, 2026 7:30 pm

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Courtney Bryan, a celebrated New Orleans-born composer and pianist, brings her unique blend of classical, jazz, gospel, and experimental music to the Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Inspired by spirituality, community, and social justice, Bryan's compositions have been commissioned and performed by major institutions, and she frequently collaborates with leading musicians and visual artists across disciplines.

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Why We Like It

  • Courtney Bryan is a 2023 MacArthur Fellow and United States Artists Fellow, recognized for her deeply expressive and socially engaged body of work.
  • This performance features Bryan on piano, accompanied by acclaimed musicians Alfred Jordan Jr. on drums and Max Moran on bass, as well as special guests.
  • The event takes place at the intimate and acclaimed Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, known for its world-class intimate concerts.

Who Should Attend

This event will appeal to music lovers, particularly those interested in the intersection of classical, jazz, gospel, and experimental genres, as well as fans of Courtney Bryan's socially conscious and spiritually-inspired compositions.

In the Spotlight

Courtney Bryan

A celebrated New Orleans-born composer and pianist known for blending classical, jazz, gospel, and experimental music into a deeply expressive and socially engaged body of work.

Alfred Jordan Jr.

An acclaimed drummer performing with Courtney Bryan.

Max Moran

A renowned bassist performing with Courtney Bryan.

About the Venue

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

A renowned jazz club in New Orleans, known for its intimate and acclaimed concerts. The venue features a dining room and a separate music room with excellent acoustics and sightlines.

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