Fred Wesley with Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Fred Wesley & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Fred Wesley is a legendary trombone master whose powerful, soulful playing helped define the sound of funk and modern jazz. Best known for his work as the musical director for James Brown and as a key collaborator with George Clinton in Parliament-Funkadelic, Wesley blends virtuosic technique with deep groove and sharp musical wit. His improvisational skill, tight arrangements, and commanding tone have made him one of the most influential trombonists of his generation, bridging jazz sophistication with the raw energy of funk. Tonight he joins Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra as a featured guest.Delfeayo Marsalis is an acclaimed trombonist, producer and educator. Known for his technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor ... (LA Times) and heralded and hailed as one of the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation. (SF Examiner). Marsalis has performed with music legends such as Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Art Blakey, and Elvin Jones. He has released 10 recordings as leader to critical acclaim and has steadily gained a reputation for being a merchant of joy! When Delfeayo and the UJO hit the stage, audiences are guaranteed to have a jazz party, all night long! UJO is stretching the boundaries of what is expected from big bands, playing with an extraordinary sense of joy and fun that could only come from New Orleans.Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm 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 reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music 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 ticketed showtime.