Herlin Riley

Herlin Riley & The Crescent City Cuban ConnectionNew Orleans is a drummers town. But in this town full of first class drummers, Herlin Riley is the drummer. The Baron of the Boom Boom. The Pulse that keeps the life flowing through any body of work.Born into a musical family steeped in gospel, blues, and jazz, Herlin was asked by Wynton Marsalis to join him in New York City in 1988 where Herlin stayed for almost two decades, all the while maintaining a home in New Orleans. He is still a regularly featured musician with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, but has been based back in his hometown for several years now -- that is, when he wasnt on tour with Ahmad Jamal, Dr. John, or Harry Connick Jr. He lights up any stage with just his presence alone, and always fires up the first class musicians who love to play with him.Tonight, Herlin Riley presents the Crescent City Cuban Connection, featuring:Herlin Riley - drums, vocals Alexey Marti - percussion, congas Nick Salcido - bassVictor Campbell - pianoNicholas Harrison - saxophoneShows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Restuarant 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 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 Listening 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 showtime.