This Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. join us in the
Hibiscus Room for free mimosas and croissants at the annual
select-your-seat event for our upcoming jazz season. It's your opportunity
to select your preferred row and seat number on-site at last year's
subscription prices. Starting now, full season subscriptions are $105
& $130 for 7 concerts for a short time only. In September, subscription
prices will increase to $130 and $155 for the 7 concert series and single
ticket prices will be $25 and $30. Do the math...the savings are HUGE!
2014-15 Jazz Season is BIGGER and BETTER than ever!
Wendy Pederson and the FIU Studio Jazz Big Band
Saturday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.
“…she can steam up your contact lenses from 100 feet away” Doug
Adrianson, Miami Herald
“…Wendy can shake the rafters or break your heart” Miami
New Times
“… (The FIU Big Band) sports an explosive sound…the boldness
of classic Stan Kenton, …with gobs of warmth and sentiment” Glenn
Astarita
Wendy will be performing with one of South Florida’s most renown and
recognized big bands, the FIU Big Band in an evening of song, swing and
your favorite jazz standards.
The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet in a Tribute to New Orleans
Jazz
Saturday, November 1, 8:00 p.m.
“The youngest son of the Marsalis family, makes records that
are always worth hearing…” Ben Ratliff, New York
Times
“Just as his drumming is steeped in both modern and New
Orleans rhythmic styles, his vibes playing draws on the rich tradition of
that instrument…with commendably ardent swing” George
Kanzler, Jazz Times
The youngest member of the "First Family of Jazz",
Jason is joined by Austin Johnson, New Orleans based artist on piano,
Atlanta based artist David Potter on drums (having been featured in the
piano trios of Ellis Marsalis and Marcus Roberts) and Atlanta based artist
Will Goble one of the most in-demand bassists performing across America.
Ed Calle and his Holiday Divas
Saturday, December 13, 8:00 p.m.
“Calle has virtually flawless technique, outstanding control” Skip
Spratt
Join Ed along with South Florida’s favorite jazz songstresses
Joy Francis, Wendy Pedersen, Leslie Cartaya and Nicole Yarling accompanied
by his Big Band in a festive and fun Holiday Jazz Concert.
Freddy Cole Quartet
Saturday, January 10, 8:00 p.m.
“Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing…he is overall, the
most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the
best alive.” New York Times
“Gorgeous autumnal baritone, expressive phrasing and
pitch-perfect feel for jazz standards, pop tunes and love ballads.” People
Magazine
Growing up in Chicago, Freddy, youngest of 5 including his brother Nat King
Cole recalls, “Music was all around me with visitors that included Duke
Ellington, Count Basie and Lionel Hampton”. Moving to NYC in 1951 to study
at Julliard, Freddy successfully laid the groundwork for a career that
continues to flourish to this day.
Batuke Samba Funk in an Evening Celebrating Brazilian Carnival
-- February 21, 8:00 p.m.
“Red hot...He (Diogo) is one of the most recognized and accomplished
Brazilian musicians.” Manny Meland, MiamiArtZine
Back by popular demand, join us for a Carnival Celebration, Batuke Samba
Funk style! BSF is a high energy Brazilian band that mixes the rhythms of
70s Funk, with Afro Samba, Brazilian Big Band, Batucada, Soul and Bossa
Nova.
The Will Calhoun Trio
Saturday, March 14, 8:00 p.m.
“OMG. Shades of Miles Davis with today’s creativity” Mike
Matheny-Radio 10
“Will Calhoun’s latest breakthrough jazz album, “Life in This
World,” has it all. It deserves more than 5 stars. It deserves a Grammy.” Carol
Banks Weber, Examiner.com
Not many artists have the vision and artistic energy to contribute to a
range of genres that include jazz, rock, hip-hop, ambient, while
concurrently producing, touring, creating new projects, working on film and
continually pushing the creative envelope. Winner of two Grammys, Will has
recorded and/or toured and performed with Mick Jagger, Mos Def, Oumou
Sangare, Marcus Miller, Wayne Shorter and many more.
Shelly Berg & the Frost Concert Jazz Band – The Great
American Songbook
Saturday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.
"Exhilarating! A whirlwind of motion who never sounds a
dull note… filled with moments of high emotion and drama.” Los
Angeles Times
"Shelly Berg is one of the finest pianists around in the
early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.” Scott
Yanow, All About Jazz
He's a composer, arranger, educator, conductor, and jazz piano virtuoso. He
has recorded with Woody Herman, Louis Bellson, Freddie Hubbard and Randy
Brecker, among others. The Frost Concert Jazz Band under the direction of John Daversa has been the University of Miami’s premiere large jazz
ensemble for over 30 years. Experience a night that runs the gamut from
beautiful ballads to exciting and dynamic swing.
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