Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Jeremy Habegger

Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series

Every Thursday night at the historic Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans, the Booker & Beyond Piano Series celebrates the rich piano traditions of the Crescent City. Made possible through a generous bequest from Tim Allspach, known as "Professor Tim"—an educator, musician, and beloved fixture at the Maple Leaf Bar—the series honors the legendary James Carroll Booker, the piano genius whose virtuosic style blended jazz, classical, blues, and gospel.

Featuring some of New Orleans' most talented pianists performing solo in the intimate back bar setting, these Thursday evening sessions typically run from 6-7:30 PM. Jeremy Habegger is a masterful pianist whose artistry bridges classical training with the soulful improvisational spirit of New Orleans. His playing draws from the deep well of the city's piano heritage while incorporating sophisticated harmonic concepts and a lyrical touch that's uniquely his own. Habegger's performances reveal both…