JAMES SINGLETON CHICAGO QUARTET

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans

Join us for a very special evening of experimental free jazz led by Chicago ex-pat, New Orleans-based musician James Singleton with an ensemble of both his New Orleans and Chicago compatriots, as tonight is an official concert of the 2022 Instigation Festival. 

Singleton is perhaps best known as a founding member of the seminal New Orleans modern jazz group Astral Project, as well as more recent experimental outfit Nolatet with vibraphonist Mike Dillon, pianist Brian Haas and Astral Project drummer Johnny Vidacovich. 

James Singleton – bass, trumpet, efx 

Charles Rumback – drums 

Jim Baker – piano 

Dave Rempis – saxophones 

The Instigation Festival brings Chicago & New Orleans music, movement and visual artists together for a week of improvised and interesting interdisciplinary collaboration in each city. Since its’ founding in 2016 by guitarist Steve Marquette and movement artist Marie Casimir, they have presented over seventy artists at twenty venues across seven festivals. Now entering its’ seventh year, the Instigation Festival continues its’ work of fostering connections between these cities’ creative arts communities, while expanding the scope to include European performers. The 2022 festivals will be held February 7th-11th in New Orleans and September 8th-11th in Chicago. 

We regret to announce that, unfortunately, due to Covid-19 travel challenges, Jim Baker and Dave Rempis are not able to join the 2022 Instigation Festival in New Orleans.  However, a fantastic cast of New Orleans free jazz artists, along with Charles Rumback and more, will be presenting expansive live sets well worth your attendance. We still encourage you to check out Baker and Rempis' music via links on the festival site, and we look forward to seeing you at this week's Instigation Festival shows! 

James Singleton – bass, trumpet, efx 

Charles Rumback (Chicago) – drums 

Mike Dillon – vibraphone, percussion 

Rex Gregory – saxophones, reeds 

+ special guests TBA 

Shows at 8pm & 10pm. 

Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. 

Restaurant is Open 6pm – 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime. 

Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing info@snugjazz.com or calling the club at 504-949-0696 between 1pm – 8pm, Thurs-Sun, after your tickets have been purchased online. All dinner table reservations must be attached to advance concert tickets. Full Bar Open 6pm – Midnight for all on show nights. 

Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does not serve food inside the Music Room. Only cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room, in order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts. However, we encourage you to arrive 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 the show. 8pm ticket holders can also enjoy dinner, dessert or appetizers after the show, with Dining Room seating only guaranteed by submitting your table request before 8pm. 

All performances are currently sold at half the normal audience capacity, creating an even more intimate listening experience. Covid mandates are honored with masks required for all, and seating more distanced than our usual. Please be prepared to present a valid proof of Covid vaccination or negative PCR test dated within the past 3 days, with matching Photo ID for entry. No ticket refunds are issued if due to lack of Covid prevention preparation at the door. 

With the limited seating capacity, it is advised that you get your tickets early!