Amina Figarova Sextet with Matsiko World Orphan Choir
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro · New Orleans, LA
Get more events like this
Free daily picks for live events around New Orleans. No account needed.
Reminders arrive the day before, with our daily picks. Unsubscribe any time.
About this event
Amina Figarova Sextet with Matsiko World Orphan ChoirHailing from Azerbaijan, then New Orleans by way of New York, Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced---and recognized---composer, pianist, and bandleader. Her roles come to the forefront with her sextet band and with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out, but their dedication to Figarova's eclectic and powerful compositions gives the group its depth of feeling. In 2018, Amina composed a suite for a South African children's choir and her sextet, which was performed at the , "rdquo" -> Joy of Jazz" Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa with a student choir from Soweto. Her aspiration was to record this masterpiece with the choir, but due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, it was impossible. However, fate intervened when Amina and Bart found themselves on the same flight from Europe to NYC with the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia. After conversing with the choir director, they decided to perform and record music together that was originally intended for South Africa. The choir consists of 24 orphaned and at-risk children from Liberia in West Africa. They have performed at jazz festivals and venues with the Amina Figarova Sextet, and churches across the USA in efforts to gain educational sponsors for their siblings, friends and families. Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Doors at 7pm & 9pm Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime: Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before g