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Singer Karina Iglesias at Arts Garage
Fri 12 Jan, 2018

With a style equally informed by Rhythm & Blues, Boleros, Gospel and Hip-Hop Karina Iglesias delivers her performances with the intimacy of a deep soul crooner and the conviction and drive of a dauntless female singer/songwriter. A veteran of the Miami live music scene, Karina began writing songs in earnest during while working extensively with local bands. It soon became apparent that … +

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ARSHT: An Evening with Jon Batiste and Stay Human
Fri 15 Dec, 2017

Jon Batiste is a globally celebrated musician, educator and current bandleader of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Recognized for his originality, Jon performs wide-ranging material from commanding the piano with virtuosic skill,  wailing on the “harmonaboard” (a kind of harmonica and keyboard), to curating unique “social music” experiences all over the world. Born into a long lineage of Louisiana musicians, Batiste … +

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Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Arts Garage
Fri 29 Dec, 2017

The Dick Lowenthal Orchestra pays Ella Fitzgerald Tribute with vocalist Lisanne Lyons, they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. It will include music of many of the jazz icons with whom she collaborated, such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong. Other selections to be performed come from … +

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Arts Garage presents Nicole Henry: Set For The Season
Fri 22 Dec, 2017

Nicole Henry is a NYC/Miami-based international recording artist specializing in jazz, Songbook, soul, and adult contemporary styles. Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities and powerful emotional resonance. Her passionate voice  has earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” three Top-10 U.S. Billboard … +

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The Mike Levine Jazz Sextet at Arts Garage
Sun 17 Dec, 2017

Based in the Sunshine State, Jazz pianist Mike Levine has developed a reputation as a solid player, producer and composer on the Miami scene. With a career that stretches back to the early 80’s, the University of Miami alumnus made his record debut in 1981 as co-leader of The Ross-Levine Band, a project with Pat Metheny was a guest artist. The effort … +

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Florida Guitar Foundation presents Texas Guitar Quartet
Friday, December 8, 8:00pm

“…the TxGQ performs with virtuosity, clarity, balance, and a refined character which will no doubt help to establish them as one of today’s leading guitar quartets.” -Guitar International Following a sold-out, season-opening concert by Ana Vidovic, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s concert season continues with the Texas Guitar Quartet. Formed in 2008, the TxGQ has been hailed as “Impeccable in every respect” by … +

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Arts Garage: Alex Weitz Quartet
Sat 16 Dec, 2017

Jazz Saxophonist and composer Alex Weitz began his career in Arizona as a member of the award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Band, versing himself in the music of its namesake and the classic repertoire of Count Basie. This foundation in swing distinguished him early on as an artist who knows that, to architect a sustainable future, one must mine raw materials from … +

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Jean Caze Quintet at Arts Garage
Fri 15 Dec, 2017

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 … +

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JM & The Sweets at Arts Garage
Sun 10 Dec, 2017

Josh Miles is a Dallas Texas born/Palm Beach Florida based singer/songwriter whose brand of Soul music encompasses a wide range of influences. Josh’s music can be described as Bluesy at times and relentlessly groovy at others (and many things in between), but, no matter what, the aim is to keep it soulful. Currently in South Florida the band, the Sweets, are influenced … +

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Arts Garage: Carole J. Bufford in Concert
Fri 8 Dec, 2017

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 … +

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Shareef Clayton & Friends at Garage Arts
Sat 2 Dec, 2017

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 … +

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Arts Garage: The Rockin’ Jake Band
Sun 26 Nov, 2017

Rockin Jake BandRockin’ Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco with influences from Paul Butterfield, Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, The Meters,WAR, J. Geils Band, Clifton Chenier, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jake has conjured up this formula that is … +

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Selwyn Birchwood Band plays at Arts Garage
Fri 24 Nov, 2017

Selwyn Birchwood is among the most extraordinary young stars in the blues. The Wall Street Journal says Birchwood is “a skilled, energetic and original artist…His songwriting is observant, clever and pointed. His voice is smooth; his singing on target. His guitar fluency generates new licks and rhythmic surprises. Expectations have been high for Mr. Birchwood — and he lives up to them.” … +

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Brandon Santini at Arts Garage
Sun 19 Nov, 2017

Multi-BMA and Blues Blast Award nominee, Memphis vocalist and harmonica player Brandon Santini is undeniably a worthy player to keep an eye on as the latest surge of young blues artists to leave their footprint in blues history. His name is worthy of conversations that include James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Dennis Gruenling, Charlie Musselwhite and other frontline harmonica players. Brandon combines his … +

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Exhilaration Awaits! The South Florida Symphony 20th anniversary season
Starts this November

Experience the music and so much more! The South Florida Symphony, under the direction of Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with rousing Masterworks, pleasing Pops, and incredible guest artists. The Martha Graham Dance Company, Siudy Flamenco Dance Theater, Grammy Award Winning cellist Zuill Bailey, violinist Lara St. John and pianist Aldo López-Gavilán are just a few of … +

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Arts Garage: Paul Nelson Band
Fri 17 Nov, 2017

Paul Nelson is recognized as one of today’s top guitarists/songwriters and producers not only having the distinction of being the hand-picked fellow guitarist to the legendary rock/blues icon Johnny Winter but he has toured the world over performing and or recorded alongside an endless who’s who list of top artists from Eric Clapton to Slash, Billy Gibbons, Ben Harper, Robben Ford, Vince … +

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Cuban Saxophonist Felipe Lamoglia at Arts Garage
Sat 25 Nov, 2017

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, … +

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Doug Cameron at Arts Garage
Sun 12 Nov, 2017

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 … +

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Arts Garage: Ebony Cabaret
Sat 11 Nov, 2017

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 … +

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Elio Piedra’s Quartet at Arts Garage
Fri 10 Nov, 2017

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 … +

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Raised by Wolves plays at Arts Garage
Thu 16 Nov, 2017

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 … +

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Arts Garage presents Polly Gibbons in Concert
Sat 4 Nov, 2017

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 … +