BENNY BENACK III
Hard-Swinging Trumpet
and Expressive Vocals.
8th Annual Faena Jazz Series at Faena Theater
Faena Theater
Miami Beach, Florida
3201 Collins Avenue • Miami Beach, FL 33140 • Box Office: (786) 655-6500
Curated and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Rachel Faro, the 2026 season includes Brazilian musical icons, interpreters of the Great American Songbook, and an Afro-Cuban duo.
Individual concert tickets are available here:
faenatheater.com/concerts.
Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Faena Theater box office at (786) 655-6500.
April 15, 2026
Benny Benack III
Benny Benack III is known as both a trumpeter and vocalist, with a range that spans classic jazz trumpet traditions and post-Sinatra vocal stylings.
He has collaborated with Christian McBride, Veronica Swift, and Emmet Cohen, and has released five albums that reached the top of the JazzWeek charts. His most recent release, This Is The Life, features his father Benny Benack Jr. on saxophone.
Benack was a finalist in the 2014 Thelonious Monk Competition (trumpet) and placed third in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. In DownBeat Magazine’s 2025 Readers Poll, he placed #1 for Rising Star Male Vocalist and #8 for Rising Star Trumpet.
In November 2026, he is scheduled to tour Europe with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Sing and Swing” show, followed by another U.S. tour.
Band Members:
Benny Benack III – trumpet, vocals
Mathis Picard – piano
Russell Hall – bass
Maria Marmarou – drums
May 5, 2026
João Bosco
For over five decades, guitarist and singer/songwriter João Bosco has been a major figure in Brazilian popular music, recognized for his versatility and influence.
Born in Minas Gerais, Bosco began composing and performing in the 1960s and was recognized early by Antonio Carlos Jobim and singer Elis Regina, with whom he collaborated. His work with Vinicius de Moraes and poet Aldir Blanc helped establish a repertoire now widely covered across Brazilian music.
A 1984 appearance on a Lee Ritenour recording helped expand international interest, leading to U.S. touring and appearances at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Bosco has continued to record and tour internationally while remaining deeply connected to Brazil, incorporating samba, bossa nova, rock, jazz, and related styles.
Bosco has stated plans to retire, and this performance is presented as part of his farewell touring period.
June 3, 2026
Hamilton de Holanda
Hamilton de Holanda is a Brazilian bandolim virtuoso and improviser known for redefining the 10-string version of the instrument and bridging Brazilian traditions such as choro with jazz and global forms. His collaborators include Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Dave Matthews, John Paul Jones, and Hermeto Pascoal.
In 2024, he recorded 14 million streams across 180 countries and reached over 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. He is also a four-time Latin Grammy winner with seventeen Latin Grammy nominations and a 2025 Grammy Award nomination.
He has performed at venues including the Grand Palais (Paris), the Smithsonian (Washington), and the J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles), and at festivals such as Montreux Jazz, Newport Jazz, Montreal, Umbria Jazz, Marciac, and North Sea Jazz. He performed at the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Games and at the 2018 G20 Summit in Buenos Aires.
His work is often described as bridging traditions while expanding the role of the bandolim in contemporary settings.
June 24, 2026
OKAN
Taking its name from the word for “heart” or “soul” in Lukumí, OKAN is an Afro-Cuban duo that blends global rhythms with jazz, folk, and classical forms, often writing about immigration, exile, and identity.
Elizabeth Rodriguez is a classically trained violinist, and Magdelys Savigne is a percussionist from Santiago de Cuba. They formed OKAN in 2017 after both performing in Jane Bunnett’s all-woman Cuban jazz group Maqueque.
Since forming, they have released three albums and received two Juno Awards, appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series with their quintet, and performed across the United States and Canada at clubs and festivals. In 2024, OKAN relocated to South Florida after several years in Toronto.
Sponsors & Collaborators
The Faena Jazz Series notes partnerships with local institutions focused on music and music education. WDNA-FM is listed as a media partner, and Young Musicians Unite! participates through student interns who attend each show to assist the artists.
Sponsors listed include Miami Piano Center, Steinway Pianos, Young Musicians Unite, Frost School of Music, and WDNA 88.9 FM.
About Faena
Founded by Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik in 2000, Faena is a global luxury lifestyle brand focused on hospitality, residences, and cultural programming. Faena District developments are described as purpose-built environments centered on arts and cultural experiences, created with architects, designers, and artists.
About Faena Theater
Inspired by European opera houses and Old Hollywood design, Faena Theater is an intimate performance space with seating for approximately 150 guests. Programming includes the Faena Jazz Series and other live entertainment formats. Past performers listed include Macy Gray, Bon Jovi, Seu Jorge, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Grace Potter, Andra Day, and Miguel.
About Faena Miami Beach
Faena Miami Beach is a beachfront hospitality property within the Faena District. The property lists 179 rooms and suites and describes curated guest experiences and amenities across dining, wellness, retail, and live entertainment.
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