JAZZ AT THE BECHTLER
Curtis Taylor: A Tribute to Nicolas Payton
Friday, August 1
6 PM or 8:15 PM
Join award-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor and the Ziad Jazz Quartet for an inspired tribute to Nicholas Payton, a visionary artist celebrated for redefining postmodern New Orleans music. Taylor showcases Payton’s genre-blurring sound, merging jazz tradition with funk, soul, and forward-thinking innovation.
TICKETS
Tickets are $25 for Bechtler members; $30 for nonmembers; free for Jazz Affinity Group members. Advance ticket registration is required for all shows to guarantee seating.
Museum donors in our three Giving Circles (Firebird, Curator and Director) receive complimentary seats at Jazz at the Bechtler and Music and Museum. For details, please refer to the current benefits here. Contact Zavia Rudisell (zavia.rudisell@bechtler.org) to reserve your spot.
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An Evening with Maria Howell
Fri, July 3
6 PM or 8:15 PM
ZIAD
RABIE
RICK
DIOR
CHARLES
CRAIG
ARIEL
MEJIA
NELSON
RIOS
JIM
BROCK
Join us for an unforgettable evening during our annual July concert featuring American singer, songwriter, and actress, Maria Howell.
Praised for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence, Maria Howell will grace the stage with her signature blend of classic jazz standards and contemporary hits. Accompanied by the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie on saxophone, and Noel Freidline on piano, Ron Brendle on bass, and Rick Dior on drums, Howell's performance promises to deliver a rich, poignant experience that pays homage to the timeless allure of jazz.
Whether you are a long-time jazz lover or new to the genre, this concert is sure to leave a lasting impression and wanting more.
TICKETS
Tickets are $25 for Bechtler members; $30 for nonmembers; free for Jazz Affinity Group members. Advance ticket registration is required for all shows to guarantee seating.
Museum donors in our three Giving Circles (Firebird, Curator and Director) receive complimentary seats at Jazz at the Bechtler and Music and Museum. For details, please refer to the current benefits here. Contact Zavia Rudisell (zavia.rudisell@bechtler.org) to reserve your spot.