Mario Abney is a trumpeter, composer, bandleader based in New Orleans and was regular on the HBO series Tremé. He developed his chops in hometown of Chicago at Fred Anderson’s legendary Velvet Lounge. The young and talented Abney has a style and energy that delights audiences everywhere. He has been compared to the genius of Miles Davis and the leadership and insight of Art Blakey.  Mario fuses the music of New Orleans, Chicago Jazz, Blues, R & B, into his original compositions.

The evening also features burlesque by Sio Bast between sets, followed by a late night dance party with DJ All The Way Kay