Karen Shiraishi Quartet at Snug Harbor

On a summer evening in New Orleans, the Karen Shiraishi Quartet brings a distinctive blend of British-Japanese jazz to the intimate stage of Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Karen Shiraishi, a pianist and composer who has earned a Chamber Music America Performance Plus grant, leads the ensemble with a melodically driven, harmonically rich style that swings effortlessly. Her debut album, featuring New Orleans stalwarts like Herlin Riley and Max Moran, is set for release in 2026, and her growing presence in the traditional music scene—having appeared with Shannon Powell and the Preservation Hall All-Stars—makes this a must-hear for jazz aficionados.

Attendees can look forward to an evening of straight-ahead jazz in the cozy Music Room, where the focus is on the music. To make the most of the night, arrive early for a full dinner in the adjacent Dining Room, or enjoy charcuterie and cocktails inside the performance space. With its celebrated atmosphere on Frenchmen Street, Snug Harbor offers a quintessential New Orleans jazz experience.