The Crescent City brass band tradition meets the electrifying, bluesy, soulful music of famed organist, Jimmy Smith, in the group that saxophonist, Craig Handy has successfully blended. The foot-stomping rhythms of the 2nd line tradition, birthed in New Orleans with the funky sounds of Smith’s B3 Hammond organ is electryfing. Handy began his career performing with jazz masters that included Art Blakey, Roy Haynes, Abdullah Ibrahim, Betty Carter and the Mingus Dynasty Band. Known for his technical mastery, prodigious post-bop talent, as well as his versatility. The Oakland, California native who remains a first call musician can also be seen in the 1996 film, Kansas City, playing the role of Coleman Hawkins.

“Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith (Okeh) is a life-affirming, joyous high of an album… Between the funk, the quasi-zydeco shuffle of ‘Got My MojoWorkin’ and the old-school Dixie, is there any reason to even listen to anything else?” – Aquarian Weekly

Featuring: CRAIG HANDY: saxophone / MATT CHERTKOFF: guitar / KYLE KOEHLER: Hammond B-3 organ / JEFF HANLEY: bass / JEROME JENNINGS: drums

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket ($20-$30) is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability