Joanne Brackeen Quartet

Joanne Brackeen Trio

Joanne Brackeen is a pioneering jazz pianist and composer whose career spans over five decades. A self-taught musician, Brackeen's bold, innovative style and fearless improvisation have established her as one of the most influential figures in modern jazz. Born in Ventura, California, she began playing piano at age 11 and was quickly drawn to the vibrant sounds of bebop. By the 1960s, Brackeen was performing with jazz legends including Art Blakey, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, and Freddie Hubbard, making history as the first and only female member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.

Throughout her prolific career, Brackeen has released over 25 albums as a bandleader, showcasing her virtuosic technique and groundbreaking compositions. She has toured internationally, performed at major jazz festivals, and taught at renowned institutions such as Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory. A recipient of honors including a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Fellowship, Brackeen remains a dynamic force in jazz, known for her inventive harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and trailblazing influence on generations of musicians.

Tonight's Performance Features:

• Amina Scott - bass
• Jason Marsalis - drums

Show Information

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm

Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime:

Dining Reservations

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 in the Restaurant next door by emailing reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online for the Music Room. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.

Bar Room Information

Bar Room is Open 5pm - Midnight, with or without tickets. 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.

Event Guidelines

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 aged 13 or older. Sorry, no children under 13 are permitted.

Venue Policies

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro has a STRICT No Cell Phones, No Cameras Policy at all times during all showtimes inside the Music Room. Violation of this policy while inside the venue may result in removal from the club without ticket refunds. There is NO SMOKING allowed anywhere inside the building, and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at any time. Legitimate Service Dogs must be wearing full credentials at all times upon entry, and the owner must have licensing papers available upon staff request for service dogs. Sorry, no emotional support pets are allowed inside at any time. Please see the Refund Policy section for details on exceptions for Ticket Transfers. Thank You.