Thu, Dec 11
|Maple Leaf Bar
Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Luciano Leâes
Every Thursday night, the Booker & Beyond Piano Series celebrates New Orleans piano traditions at the historic Maple Leaf Bar. This week features Luciano Leâes, "The Brazilian Professor," whose unique fusion of New Orleans R&B/Jazz and South American rhythms distinguishes his performances.
Time & Location
Dec 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
About The Event
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. Luciano Leâes is a Brazilian pianist and composer with a career spanning over three decades, known for his distinctive fusion of New Orleans R&B/Jazz and South American rhythms. Dubbed "The Brazilian Professor" by Blues Matters! Magazine, Leâes made history in 2023 as the first Brazilian pianist to perform…
TICKETS
Luciano Leâes
Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Luciano Leâes 6PM $10 *21 & Up* At The Maple Leaf Bar NOTE: $2 Ticketing Fee
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