Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Josh Paxton

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. Josh Paxton is a masterful pianist whose artistry draws deeply from New Orleans' musical wellspring while forging his own distinctive voice. Equally at home in jazz clubs and concert halls, Paxton's playing reveals both classical training and a profound understanding of the city's keyboard traditions. His performances blend…