Thu, Feb 12
|Maple Leaf Bar
Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Ross Hoppe
Doors 5pm | Show 6pm - Every Thursday at the historic Maple Leaf Bar, the Booker & Beyond Piano Series celebrates New Orleans' piano traditions, honoring the legendary James Carroll Booker. Ross Hoppe is a dynamic pianist whose artistry spans jazz, funk, R&B, and New Orleans traditions.
Time & Location
Feb 12, 2026, 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. Ross Hoppe is a dynamic pianist and composer whose versatile artistry spans jazz, funk, R&B, and the deep musical traditions of New Orleans. A sought-after performer and collaborator in the city's vibrant music scene, Hoppe brings both technical precision and soulful improvisation to every performance. His playing embodies…