At various times during
the year, visitors of Miami can hear great Jazz as part of various
events in all parts of the city. From Miami Beach, The Falls,
Lincoln Mall, Dolphin Mall, North Miami, Aventura, South Miami,
Kendall, Bayside Marketplace, Fontainebleau Hotel, Calle Ocho,
DownTown Miami, Vizcaya, Brickel, Biltmore Hotel, great Jazz
happenings can be discovered.
Many
Miami events and festivals also feature Jazz throughout the year. From Ocean Drive, the Art Deco
District and Miami Beach, the spicy tropical flavor of Latin
Jazz is alive. Home of the world renowned Jazz musician Arturo
Sandoval, Miami is famous for
its great Jazz institutions that have fantastic Jazz music education
programs such as the University of Miami, Florida International
University, and Miami Dade Collage.
Recently, a new initiative
was founded to establish a venue that would celebrate Miami's
Jazz heritage called Miami Jazz Museum. With many visitors from all parts of the world
coming to Miami, there's a distinct tropical Latin flavor that
makes Miami a Jazzy destination.
Magic
City Miami Jazz Tours
If you're visiting Miami
and are interested in taking a Jazz tour, contact us. We can also assist in planning
corporate events at various Jazz venues, restaurants, and nighclubs
to accomodate any size group.
Award-winning Miami band
PAN
CON BISTEC
is available to provide a unique Miami style Jazz entertainment
experience featuring flutist/saxophonist Bobby Ramirez, Federico Britos, and other top-notch
Miami musicians. From Swing, BeBop, Latin and Brazilian Jazz
and beyond, this Jazz band provides the perfect tropical accent
in Miami.
Miami is also the home
of the LatinJazzClub Orchestra. This 18-piece Big Band Jazz ensemble performs
music from the repertoire of Tito Puente, Mario Bauza, Dizzy
Guilespie, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Machito, and other great
artists of the Mambo Afro-Cuban Jazz era from the 1940's and
50's.
Celebrate the history of
Jazz with the sounds of the Miami
Jazz Heritage Ensemble
featuring great area musicians as part of a small--medium Jazz
combo or large big band orchestra performing the Jazz sounds
of Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and many of the
masters of Jazz. educational workshops, seminars, art exhibits,
or film festival showcase can be coordinated as part of a Jazz
tour or special event for kids, adults. Jazzy time for entire
family.
Exploring the marriage
of Jazz and Latin rhythm from A to Z. Educational music programs
for students (grades 6-12) or anyone wishing to enhance his/her
understanding of Latin Jazz. Check out ALL THAT LATIN JAZZ in Miami.