The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival was founded 1996 by International Jazz Trumpet Legend and Miami Native Melton Mustafa Sr. The MMJF is now considered a staple in the community and celebrates 26 years of pure Jazz. This years jazz festival is dedicated to the all of the amazing Women Jazz Artist, the late Zakiyyah Mustafa and late Melton Mustafa Sr. We thank you for your dedication to the preservation of Jazz Music. This festival is a performance platform for local artists, international artists, students, educators, local businesses and the community. The MMJF26 welcomes all Jazz lovers regardless of their age, background, gender, social economic status, sexual preference, disability or education. Let’s Jazz together!!!
Mustafa Jr.
MMJF26 Artists Lineup: Endea Owens, Mariel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin, Teja Veal, Jazmin Ghent, Nicole Yarling, Quiana Lynell, The Real Tracy Fields, Radio Personality Jill Tracey, Nicole Kidd, Yarelis Gandul, Sherie Vaughn, Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughn, Nailah Mustafa, Michele Bazin, Broward College Jazz Band directed by Waldron Dunkley featuring Yamila Ayala, Florida’s favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Vocalist Lenard Rutledge, Yamin Mustafa, James Cotman, Jim Gasior, The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra, New World School of the Arts Jazz Band, and many more…
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
The Sunshine Jazz Organization puts together a monthly Friday series. This month features Tal Cohen. Tickets can be purchased at SandrellRiversTheater.com.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Olympia Arts MIAMI continues to “take art to the streets” with a new series of Street Stages through March 2023.
FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue.
Madd Jazz is a young family trio from Miami, playing fresh takes of jazz, funk, and pop classics. The instrumental group will be joined for Street Stages by vocalist Johnny Walker. Johnny studied Theater at Miami Dade College and the university of the Arts, he got his start in the Miami music scene with his cousin Roosevelt Collier and The Politix.
Warren L. Hill, vocalist and keyboard player, has played on stage or opened up for various national acts, most notably Johnnie Mathis, Clarence Clemmons of the E Street band, Nestor Torres, Huey Luis, and Michel Bolton. He has fronted such local groups as Sound of Vision, Miami Big Sound Orchestra, Eric and the Jazzers, and his own combo the Warren Hill Band. Warren studied vocals, piano, and music theory at the University of Miami and Miami Dade College. He now resides in Broward County and has become a favorite throughout Florida.
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Lady Be Good: Instrumental Women in Jazz is a 80-minute documentary film that concentrates on the contributions of American female instrumentalists in jazz from the early 1920s to the 1970s and the development and extent of the all-women jazz groups. LADY BE GOOD captures the lost stories of female jazz musicians in provocatives and often humorous interviews with women musicians, big band leaders, jazz authors, and historians. Musician and composer Patrice Rushen guides us through these exciting histories with rare photos, previously unseen film and television footage, and scarce recordings. Join Peggy Gilbert, Marian McPartland, Carline Ray, Quincy Jones, Jane Sager, and many others in this important new narrative.
Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 8pm. $10 suggested donation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Jimi Dred, singer, musician, songwriter is most noted as the Band Leader, Singer/Keyboardist for the legendary Miami reggae band Inna Sense, which was nominated for a Most Promising Artist
Reggae Grammy. He has performed for the Royal Family of Monaco during a South of France tour backing up Julian Lennon for Salt Water shows to raise awareness and help save the Australian Rain Forest. Jimi is widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the American Reggae scene by reggae legends such as Cat Core from Third World and others.
Clay Goldstein’s Derailed is the current edition of his music/performance contribution to the tapestry of life in our slice of the world. Derailed wouldn’t be at this point without the bands and musicians who came before, including Clay and the Mudslingers in Baltimore; The Sundowners in Los Angeles; The Pawn Shop and TōST in Springfield Missouri; and NattyBōs here in South Florida.
The Sunshine Jazz Organization puts together a monthly Friday series. This month features International Jazz Ambassador Ginetta’s Vendetta. Tickets can be purchased at SandrellRiversTheater.com.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here: miamijazz.org
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The Sunshine Jazz Organization puts together a monthly Friday series. This month features Jim Berry. Tickets can be purchased at SandrellRiversTheater.com.
The Sunshine Jazz Organization puts together a monthly Friday series. This month features Groove Soul. Tickets can be purchased at SandrellRiversTheater.com.
Join us for a fantastic day of music! Performances will happen on June 21st, at the Paul S. Walker Urbanscape, at 46 W. Flagler Street, from 11AM to 7:30PM.
SCHEDULE
11:00am to 12:00pm | Charlemagne Sands Quartet (Jazz)
Band Leader Charlemagne Sands studied Jazz with Michael DI Liddoat Miami Dade College and has since shared his talent on Bass withartists such as Nu Look, Shaun Martin, Shirley Cesar, Joey Alexander,FIU Big Band.
12:30pm to 1:30pm | Andre Carvajal Quintet (Flamenco)
Andre Carvajal is an experienced Spanish/ Flamenco guitar player.His repertoire of fast Spanish guitar, romantic rumba, gypsy styleflamenco, and percussive techniques make this New World School ofthe Arts trained musician truly engaging to watch and hear.
2:00pm to 3:00pm | S.O.U.L. “Sounds of Universal Love”Quintet featuring LeNora Jaye (R&B Variety)
LeNora Jaye grew up in a household where she was exposed toeverything from Jazz, Bebop, Gospel, Motown, Opera, Cabaret andeven Broadway showtunes. She has been a featured vocalist for thefunk-rock band Rhythm Republik and has been performing at a hostof venerable NYC venues including B.B. King’s, House of Blues.
3:30pm to 4:30pm | Ladies of Simone (Jazz Octet)
In celebration of the rich artistic legacy of the American musical iconand Empress of Soul, Nina Simone, the Ladies of Simone will performNina Simone classics such as “I Loves You Porgy,” “The Look ofLove,” “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” “To Be Young, Gifted, andBlack”, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and more.
5:00pm to 6:00pm | Nikki Kidd Quintet (Pop/ Jazz/ Broadway)
Born and raised in Miami Beach, Nikki Kidd started singing at the ageof four. Her musical palate ranges from Jazz, Electronic Music,Reggae, Pop, Rock, Soul and R&B and that diversity are shown andvery evident in Nikki’s music.
6:30pm to 7:30pm | Cachita Lopez Quintet (Pop/ Funk/ Fun)
A top artist, Cachita López is a culturally influential Singer,known around South Florida for her seamless fusion of stylesand musical genres and her dynamic performances. She isparticularly known for her Jazz and Traditional CubanRepertoire. She has graced the stage and studios with thelikes of Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, and more!
Contact: Keith Clarke | Miami Jazz & Film Society | (305) 684-4564
The Sunshine Jazz Organization puts together a monthly Friday series. This month features LeNora Jaye. Tickets can be purchased at SandrellRiversTheater.com.
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