Jazz

Winner of the 2006 International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition, and the 2004 National Trumpet Jazz Competition, Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most exciting voices in jazz. At the age of twenty-seven Jean has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Najee, Arturo Sandoval, Roberta Flack, Al Jarreau, and George Duke to name a few. While in high school, Jean … +

Ann Hampton Callaway, leading champion of the Great American Songbook, has made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. In this concert, she presents a soaring celebration of the legendary ladies who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives – Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Anita O … +

Jon Batiste is a globally celebrated musician, educator, current bandleader of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and television personality whose musical skill, artistic vision and exuberant charisma make him a triple threat with unlimited potential. Recognized for his originality, jaw-dropping talent and dapper sense of style, Jon performs wide-ranging material from commanding the piano with virtuosic skill, to soulfully crooning, to … +

Spencer and Sequoia are a husband and wife duo touring the East Coast, wowing audiences with their unique blend of Pop, Folk, Jazz and R&B. Fresh off two successful single releases, a nomination at the 2016 Independent Music Awards, and features across the web and in print (including Borns Music, Pause and Play, and even Relix Magazine), they release their debut EP … +

Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought-after young performers in the New York cabaret & jazz scene. Her recent shows, “speakeasy.” (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks) and “Body & Soul” earned her rave reviews across the board, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Carole is the recipient of a Nightlife, Bistro … +

The Wolfepak Band presents an All-Star Tribute Show paying Homage to Hall of Fame and Grammy award-winning artists. The show features the music of Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Blood, Hall & Oates, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Toto, and more. The band’s strong vocals, courtesy of Charles Byrd and Liz Sharp are deftly … +

Shareef Clayton was heavily influenced by artist such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, although the cultural influence of Miami can still be heard throughout Clayton’s playing and compositions. From piercing notes to slow jams, the sound and feel of his music is intense, he notes “whatever the crowd wants, I can deliver it and the crowd always gets … +

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, … +

Doug Cameron has long been a favorite on jazz radio internationally. He is well known for his dynamic performance and trademark blue electric violin. Cameron has ten CDs to his credit, which feature many jazz greats, including David Benoit, Russ Freeman (The Rippingtons), Russell Ferrante (The Yellowjackets), Boney James, Joe Sample, Lee Ritenour, Gerald Albright and more. Doug will be featuring some … +

A fusion of dance, song, jazz and poetry,  Ebony Cabaret invites you in to see a night in the life of the Cotton Club! The woman behind Ebony Cabaret’ 20s Jazz is Desiree Parkman – an ex-Rockette and Broadway dancer with fifteen years of experience. Following in the footsteps of legendary presenters and producers before her, Desiree Parkman sought out the best … +

Elio’s Quartet is the winner of the 2009 International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba. The Quartet consists of talented musicians such as Livan Mesa on piano and keyboard, Yunior Arronte on saxophone and keyboard, Yorgis Goiricelaya on bass, and Elio Piedra on drums. All of these musicians have enjoyed a successful career in the music’s industry, and have experienced music at the … +

On the heels of a short solo stint, singer/songwriter Craig McInnis started to reach out to friends and cohorts to assemble a band around the material he had developed for his one man venture. The songs needed the texture and dynamics that only a full band can bring. In a reasonably short amount of time Craig was able to assemble an amazing … +

Direct from the Apollo Theater! The 10th anniversary season kicks off with a star-studded tribute celebrating the centennial of the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, with a special blockbuster concert! Featuring David Alan Grier, Monica Mancini, Clint Holmes, Niki Haris, Wé McDonald, Brianna Thomas, The Ella 100 All-Star Quartet, Brian Nova, Gregg Field, Chuck Bergeron, Shelly Berg, the Frost School of Music’s … +

International jazz/blues singer/songwriter Polly Gibbons, who has been compared to Adele and Gregory Porter, continues her quest of the U.S. with her third mini-tour this year. Polly has cultivated her craft and eclecticism over the past decade, performing at all the leading UK jazz clubs, international festivals and as a regular at the legendary venue Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, where she has … +

Bashaum Stewart is an influential South Florida pianist and known as a first call musician on the Treasure Coast. With jazz at the forefront of his interests, he has incorporated this genre in a way that invites listeners from all age groups and tastes in his performances. Offering new and familiar tunes that people enjoy, combined with the high degree of musicianship … +

The Arsht Center is thrilled to announce the 10th Anniversary season of JAZZ ROOTS which brings jazz legends from around the globe to our own Knight Concert Hall – acclaimed as one of the most acoustically superb concert halls of our age! We’ll kick off the 2017-2018 season with Ella Fitzgerald 100th Birthday Tribute, a star-studded celebration of the First Lady of … +

Video by University of Miami – Frost School of Music – Studio Music and Jazz Amédé – “Sparks” (Jean Caze) Jean Caze, trumpet David Leon, alto saxophone Tal Cohen, piano Eric England, bass Harvel Nakundi, drums Recorded on … Watch on Youtube

Video by Colorado Jazz Workshop Colorado Jazz Workshop, Monday Night Big Band plays LIVE at Dazzle, Denver, CO. Watch on Youtube

Video by University of Miami – Frost School of Music – Studio Music and Jazz Lucas Apostoleris Quintet – “Beyond Convergence” (Lucas Apostoleris) Lucas Apostoleris, drums John Daversa, trumpet Tom Kelley, alto saxophone Alex … Watch on Youtube

Video by Steve Arvey Dave DeWitt On Trombone, Pastor Ricky Saxophone, Bill Buchman Piano, Michael Dempsey Bass, Ray Clark Drums, Watch on Youtube

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