Make Miami Music – Downtown Miami Stage

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.

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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