Schedule of Events:

January 5, 2023

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Opening Night: Monty Alexander with Luke Sellick & Jason Brown

Grammy-nominated, legendary pianist Monty Alexander headlines Opening Night at the sumptuous, jewel box Faena Theater. Monty’s style includes a range of Jazz and Jamaican musical experiences — the Great American Songbook, the blues, gospel and bebop, calypso and reggae.

His endless melody-making, effervescent grooves and sophisticated voicing always delight a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message, making him an American Jazz classic. His recently released album, Love Notes, couples his passion for music with his extraordinary piano playing and the intimacy of his wonderful vocals.

Cost: $60 and up

Location: Faena Theater - 3201 Collins Avenue , Miami Beach

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January 6, 2023

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Disability Pride in the Arts

Virtual Panel Discussion on Disability Pride in the Arts

Mike LeDonne, founder of NYC Disability Pride Parade, R. David New, founder of Power Access and the South Beach Jazz Festival, and advocates from disability and arts organizations.

Moderated by Leticia Latino, host of the Back 2 Basics Podcast.

Zoom link will be included on registration confirmation page. The event is free, but registration is required.

Cost: Free

Location: Online

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Society Jazz Night: South Florida Jazz Orchestra directed by Chuck Bergeron with special guest star Grammy-nominated Nicole Henry

Enjoy cocktails, mingle and stroll the museum galleries — all while delighting in the sensational big band music of the South Florida Jazz Orchestra led by bassist Dr. Chuck Bergeron. Featuring our own region’s top jazz musicians, the band swings with pulsating energy propelled by outstanding charts and arrangements that showcase brassy instrumentals and scintillating big band jazz including a guest appearance by Power Access Scholarship winner, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Eva Carizza.

Powerhouse Grammy-nominated Jazz vocalist Nicole Henry joins as the special guest star for the evening. Among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, Nicole possesses a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.

Cost: $75

Location: The Bass - 2100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

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January 7, 2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm: Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage

The South Beach Jazz Festival serves as a showcase for the next generation of Jazz talent at the Jazz for Tomorrow Student Stage. The program is curated and managed by Nicole Yarling, Jazz artist and educator.

This exciting program features:

10:00 a.m. – Coffee, Talk, and Q&A with veteran composer, producer and performer, Bill Pettaway Jr. moderated by Zach Larmer, Young Musicians Unite.
11:00 a.m. – Kiddos Master Class – South Florida Center for Percussive Arts with Brandon Cruz
11:45 a.m. – Opening Remarks
12:00 a.m. –  Broward College Jazz Combo
1:00 p.m. – JECC Jazz Bootcamp Ensemble (Jazz Education Community Coalition)
2:00 p.m. – FASE  – Frost Alternative String Ensemble
3:00 p.m. – Young Musicians Unite Jazz Collective with special guest Power Access Scholarship winner, Jeremiah Martial
4:00 p.m. – Power Access scholarship winners Eva Carizza and Jeremiah Martial

Cost: Free

Location: Lincoln Road Oval - 700 Lincoln Road & Euclid Avenue, Miami Beach

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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Mambo Night in Miami Beach: Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, featuring Tito Puente Jr., Tito Rodriguez Jr., and Machito Jr.

In a rare opportunity, the legendary music of Tito Puente, Machito and Tito Rodriguez comes to the historic Miami Beach Bandshell for the Big 3 Palladium Orchestra’s South Florida premier.

Embodying the spirit of the original and performing the electrifying music of these three celebrated bandleaders, composers, and the fathers of Latin Jazz, their sons, second generation, world class artists, Tito Rodriguez Jr., Machito Jr., and Tito Puente Jr., alternating as band leaders in an exciting and competitive format, with a 17 piece orchestra, including original band members, take you back to the great, renowned Palladium Ballroom in New York City, in a concert infused with the energy of modern day Miami. The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra brings you the best Latin Jazz this side of Havana!

Cost: $35 and up

Location: Miami Beach Bandshell - 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

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January 8, 2023

11:00 am - 8:00 pm: Jazz Hits the Road

South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music. The event is free and open to the community – people of all ages will enjoy the show!

Seven performances jazz up 1100 Lincoln Plaza all day with a series of free performances from Latin Jazz great Sammy Figueroa presenting A Tribute to Cal Trader, world-renowned Jazz pianist, and Hammond organist Mike LeDonne, to South Florida favorite Wendy Pedersen, inspirational locals, to a fabulous festival finale by Gafieira Rio Miami, an authentic Brazilian Big Band that fuses samba, jazz and funk with a powerful 5-piece horn section, plus bass, guitar, drums, percussion, and vocals. The full line-up includes: The Spirit of Goodwill Band, Power Access Scholarship winner Marnel Jean, Inspirational vocalist Aristide Reinoso, Wendy Pedersen Quintet, Sammy Figueroa presents A tribute to Cal Tjader, Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet, and Gafieira Rio Miami.

Spirit of Goodwill Band
Performances by musical artists, Power Access Scholarship winner, Marnel Jean and Ari Reinoso.
Wendy Pedersen Quintet
Sammy Figueroa presents A Tribute to Cal Tjader
Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet
Gafieira Rio Miami

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Jazz Hits the Road: The Spirit of Goodwill Band

The Spirit of Goodwill band, made up of people with a variety of disabilities – come together to play beautiful music. Their journey is one filled with setbacks, victories and—ultimately—growth as individuals. Their joy of participation and sense of empowerment shows on each musician’s face as they play.

This disciplined group of men and women, with their own style of music, has much more to give than just a great sound. They offer inspiration and the message of music’s nurturing powers for people with and without disabilities.

The Spirit of Goodwill Band is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music.

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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1:00 pm - 2:15 pm: Jazz Hits the Road: Wendy Pedersen

Wendy Pedersen is one of South Florida’s favorite performers. Her high-energy vocal delivery, with deep, convincing emotion has been impacting audiences for many years.

Wendy has won many awards including the Southern Bell/Pace “Jazz Artist of the Year” and a Miami New Times “best vocalist”.  She has toured the globe as a featured soloist both on her own as well with other artists, and has headlined festivals in The United States, Madrid, Spain and Russia.

“Wendy Pedersen can shake the rafters or break your heart!” – Miami New Times

The Wendy Pedersen Quintet is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music.

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Jazz Hits the Road: Sammy Figueroa

Renowned percussionist and Grammy nominee Sammy Figueroa has long been regarded as one of the world’s great musicians. As one of the music’s leading percussionists, he has played on countless records and is well-known for his versatility in many musical styles.

Figueroa brings his Cal Tjader tribute to the South Beach Jazz Festival. Cal Tjader created one of the most well-known sounds in Latin jazz. He crafted a combination of vibraphones with swinging rhythms of mambo and salsa. This concert will have you out of your seats, smiling and dancing on Lincoln Road.

“Figueroa proves to have a distinguishing technique and voice of his own, making him the leading percussionist in Latin jazz today.” – All About Jazz

Sammy Figueroa is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music.

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Jazz Hits the Road: Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet

Equally formidable on the piano and the Hammond B3 organ, Mike LeDonne made his reputation in the 1990s as an ace accompanist touring and recording with jazz legends such as Milt Jackson, Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, and Benny Golson.

He started establishing himself on the B3 around the turn of the century, announcing his arrival as a major new voice with 2004’s Smokin’ Out Loud (Savant), a session featuring the band performing at the JHL.

The Mike LeDonne Groover Quartet is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music.

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Jazz Hits the Road: Gafieira Rio Miami

Gafieira Rio Miami is an 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin Grammy winner Diogo Brown. One of the most in-demand bass players in the industry, Brown has worked with renowned artists such as Laura Pausini, Buika, Nouvelle Vague and Gloria Estefan.

To put together this one-of-a-kind samba/jazz big band he called on Latin GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Dr. Pablo Gil, and also Pedro Carrero, former principal trombonist of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. With a powerful 5-piece horn section, plus bass, guitar, drums, percussion and the vocals of Isa Duarte, Gafieira Rio Miami fuses samba, jazz and soul inspired by the 20th century Rio de Janeiro joyous ballroom dance music known as “samba de gafieira.”

Gafieira Rio Miami is playing as part of an all-star jazz line-up on Lincoln Road (1100 Lincoln Road). Do not miss the South Beach Jazz Festival’s “Jazz Hits the Road,” a beautiful day of jazz music.

Cost: Free

Location: Power Access Main Stage - 1100 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

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Date: January 5-8, 2023

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