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Date Sunday, October 18, 2026
Venue Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Location New Orleans, LA, US About Nickel-A-Dance: Jamil Sharif New Orleans Extravaganza Nickel-A-Dance: Jamil Sharif New Orleans Extravaganza at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro in New Orleans. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 15:00 local time.
Nickel-A-Dance: Jamil Sharif New Orleans ExtravaganzaNickel-A-Dance is a free, family-friendly jazz concert series in New Orleans, celebrating the city's rich musical heritage. Founded in 1994, it features top local jazz musicians performing classic jazz, blues, and swing. Originally held at Café Brasil on Frenchmen Street, the series now takes place at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Sundays from 3:00--6:00 PM. The event is open to all ages and aims to make live jazz accessible to everyone. Jamil Sharif is a celebrated New Orleans trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose music reflects the rich traditions of his hometown. The son of renowned trumpeter Emery Humphrey Thompson (Umar Sharif), Jamil studied with New Orleans legends including Ellis Marsalis, Alvin Batiste, Roger Dickerson Sr., and Edward , "rdquo" -> Kidd" Jordan. His career includes performances with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, international festivals and concerts, Broadway productions, and contributions to the soundtracks of films including The Big Easy, Undercover Blues, and Ray. He has also released three critically acclaimed albums. For this special performance, Sharif leads The New Orleans Extravaganza in a spirited journey through traditional jazz, swing, classic R&B, and big band music. This performance features: Jamil Sharif - trumpet, vocals Louis Ford - saxophone, clarinet Stephan Tenney - trombone Leslie Martin - piano Richard Moten - bass Nick Solnick - drums This is a free progam with no ticketing. Just come ready to dance. For more info on Nickel-A-Dance, visit: https://www.nojc.org/nickel-a-dance Shows from 3-6pm Doors at 2:30pm
Before you book 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…
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