October is the month for South Florida's Premier Music Festival -- FESTIVAL MIAMI

UM Frost School of Music Presents

FESTIVAL MIAMI’S 30^th

ANNIVERSARY SEASON

Featuring:

Latin Jazz Icon ARTURO SANDOVAL;

Inimitable Blues-Funk Legend DR. JOHN;

International Salsa Superstar LUIS ENRIQUE;

Celebrated jazz greats CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE and KARRIN ALLYSON;

Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter JOAN OSBORNE;

Plus…One-Night-Only Tributes to

HENRY MANCINI AND BRUCE HORNSBY

Celebrating its 30^th Anniversary Season this October, the University of Miami Frost School of Music’s acclaimed Festival Miami -- Florida’s premier live music festival -- will present unique programming by a diverse blend of award-winning artists in a variety of genres who showcase their artistic prowess alongside astounding students and faculty artists from the Frost School of Music throughout October 2013. More than 25 concerts and events are organized into four themes: Great Performances, Jazz and Beyond, Music of the Americas, and Creative American Music. 

Additional Festival Miami highlights include renowned classical virtuosi JOSHUA BELL and EDGAR MEYER who will perform the Florida premiere of MEYER’s new Double Concerto for Violin and Double Bass with the FROST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA on October 4 (SOLD OUT). The program will also feature the world premiere of a new concert march by Emmy Award-winning film and television composer JOEL MCNEELY under the auspices of the Abraham Frost Commission, established by Dr. Phillip Frost in honor of his late father. Grammy Award-winning opera sensation HILA PLITMANN will be the guest soloist with the FROST WIND ENSEMBLE under the direction of GARY GREEN, on October 6. Festival Miami’s annual free Songwriters Showcase -- one of the most anticipated popular events at Festival Miami each year – will feature songs composed and performed by Frost School of Music students enrolled in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program, on October 9. The FROST STUDIO JAZZ BAND performs a high-energy tribute to multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter BRUCE HORNSBY -- a Frost School of Music alumnus -- featuring new arrangements of music from throughout his illustrious career, on October 11. South Florida concert-goers will be treated to an unforgettable acoustic evening with multi-Platinum singer-songwriter JOAN OSBORNE as she performs an unforgettable acoustic duo concert on October 10, with pianist Kevin Cotton, featuring her Grammy-nominated breakthrough hit single “One of Us,” which sold over 3 million copies on first release. International salsa singer-songwriter-guitarist LUIS ENRIQUE -- who is renowned for his popular hit single “Yo No Sé Mañana” -- will perform his “romantic salsa style” on October 12. The following night, October 13, Festival Miami presents Fiddles on Fire, featuring the return of crossover violin master MARK O’CONNOR, a Festival Miami favorite who brilliantly melds folk, country and classical traditions into distinctive forms. He will be joined by GLENN BASHAM for an extraordinary display of violin virtuosity of epic dimension with fingers flying, toes tapping, and a blaze of excitement as they create an improvisatory mash-up of roaring bluegrass, jazz and country fiddle. Student fiddlers and national champion finalists from the Frost School of Music will also showcase their prodigious talents. The MANHATTAN PIANO TRIO, an electrifying chamber group that has quickly become one of the most exciting and dynamic young ensembles in the U.S., will perform a concert on October 16, featuring compositions by Frost School of Music faculty CHARLES MASON, LANSING MCLOSKEY, and DOROTHY HINDMAN. Grammy-winning conductor and composer JOSÉ SEREBRIER returns to the Festival Miami stage on October 22 and 23 to conduct two programs with the COSTA RICA NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Thirty years ago, Serebrier was the first artistic director of a new “International Music Festival of the Americas,” now known as Festival Miami. DownBeat magazine “Rising Star” jazz vocalist KARRIN ALLYSON will perform with the DownBeat Student Award-winning Frost Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble (JV1) on October 24; Latin jazz icon ARTURO SANDOVAL will bring his unabashed virtuosic trumpet talents and beautiful ballad playing to Miami on October 26; the Frost School of Music’s outstanding faculty, students, and ensembles, including the FROST CHORALE, the FROST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, and tenor soloist TONY BOUTTÉ, will be featured in a spectacular program celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, one of the 20^th century’s greatest composers, on October 29. Jazz bassist extraordinaire CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE’s trio performs on October 30. A three-time Grammy Award winner, McBride has worked with the best of the very best in jazz, R&B, and pop music. Festival Miami concludes its 2013 season in collaboration with Jazz Roots—A Larry Rosen Jazz Series with Jazz Roots: Pink Panther at 50. This spectacular concert staged on November 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center celebrates the 50^th anniversary of the iconic film, The Pink Panther, and its composer—the musical genius Henry Mancini, who is renowned for his memorable film and television scores. This tribute program features an all-star roster of special guest artists, backed by the University of Miami Frost School of Music's extraordinary HENRY MANCINI INSTITUTE ORCHESTRA. Tickets are available through the Arsht Center Box Office at 305-949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org

For the Festival Miami’s 30^th Anniversary Season, special artwork has been created by young, up-and-coming Miami artist ALEXANDER MIJARES -- who has wowed the local and national art world with his stunning paintings and sculpture – which will be featured on all of the Festival’s publications and promotional materials.

TICKET INFORMATION
Concerts are held in the intimate 600-seat UM Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus, unless otherwise indicated. Tickets start at $15 and several free concerts are also offered. All tickets and season packages will be available to the public starting August 1st. For tickets and the full Festival Miami 2013 schedule, visit www.festivalmiami.com, or call 305-284-4940.

CALENDAR LISTING INFORMATION

Saturday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.

Dr. John—Locked Down Blues

Dr. John & the Nite Trippers, keyboards, vocals

Sarah Morrow, Trombone/ MD

Bobby Floyd, B3 Organ

Shane Theriot, Guitar

Dwight Bailey, Bass

Reggie Jackson, Drums

Celebrated singer-songwriter and funk-blues artist Dr. John is a six-time Grammy Award winner and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. His recent Grammy winning projects include Locked Down, Tribal, and City that Care Forgot. Among his iconic hits are “Right Place Wrong Time,” “Down in New Orleans,” “Blues in the Night,” and “That Old Black Magic.” A pianist and guitarist, his music combines blues, pop, jazz as well as zydeco, boogie-woogie and rock. His theatrical stage persona is legendary, inspired by medicine shows, Mardi Gras and voodoo ceremonies.  Join us for some foot-stomping, hand-clapping, feel-good fun!

Tickets: $60 / $50 / $40

Sunday, October 6, 4:00 p.m.

Soprano Hila Plitmann—Labyrinth of Love

Frost Wind Ensemble

Gary Green, director

Hila Plitmann, soprano, guest soloist

Michael Daugherty, guest composer

The luminous Grammy Award winning soprano Hila Plitmann joins director of bands Gary Green and the Frost Wind Ensemble for a concert of epic proportions beginning with Michael Daugherty’s Labyrinth of Love. Inspired by poems and prose by eight women spanning 2000 years (including actress Elizabeth Taylor), the texts and musical landscape are full of desire, longing, ecstasy, irony, tenderness, despair, hope, sadness and humor. The concert also features Modest Mussorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition, transcribed for wind ensemble by Merlin Patterson in a rich and colorful indulgence featuring over 100 winds and percussion from both the Frost Wind Ensemble and Frost Symphonic Winds.

Tickets: General admission

$20 adults, $15 seniors

Tuesday, October 8, 8:00 p.m.

Clarke Recital Hall in the

Weeks Center for Recording and Performance

Emerging Composers—Competition Winners

This remarkable concert features winners of the Frost School of Music’s 2013 Emerging Composers Competition. Students from the Frost School submitted compositions for adjudication by composition faculty, and were also required to submit a recording of a performance of the work by the musicians that will be featured on the concert, thus the winners were selected based on the quality of their composition as well as the performance of the work.

Free, ticket required

General admission

Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 p.m.

Songwriter’s Showcase—New Songs and Inspiration

Creative American Music Ensemble

Rey Sanchez, director

One of the most popular events at Festival Miami, the annual Songwriters Showcase features songs composed and performed by students enrolled in the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music program. Top songwriters and faculty serve as judges, and the audience is polled for their favorite choices. The winning act will open our Friday night concert! Presented in collaboration with student-run Cat 5 Music Publishing and ’Canes Records

Free, ticket required - General Admission

Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Joan Osborne—Songwriter Extraordinaire

Joan Osborne, vocals

Kevin Cotton, keyboards, background vocals

Bluesy multi-platinum singer-songwriter Joan Osborne performs an intimate acoustic duo concert with pianist Kevin Cotton featuring her Grammy-nominated breakthrough hit “One of Us”—which was a number one hit, sold over 3 million copies on first release, and was featured in the TV show Glee. They’ll also perform newer originals and covers from her 2012 Grammy nominated album, Bring It On Home, a collection of vintage blues, R&B and soul songs that make up the seventh album from this spirited artist.

Tickets: $45 / $35 / $25

Friday, October 11, 8:00 p.m.

Frost Studio Jazz Band—Tribute to Bruce Hornsby

Frost Studio Jazz Band

Stephen Guerra, director

Bruce Hornsby, guest composer

The Frost Studio Jazz Band performs a high-energy tribute to multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby, B.M. ’77, featuring new arrangements that highlight Hornsby’s distinctive style. The Frost Studio Jazz Band, directed by Stephen Guerra, won a DownBeat Student Award last year. They now bring their dynamic energy to the Festival Miami stage!

Tickets: $30 / $20 / $15

Saturday, October 12, 8:00 p.m.
Luis Enrique—Romantic Salsa at Its Best
Luis Enrique, vocals

Robert Vilera: musical director, timbals

Héctor "Wichy" Camacho: vocals

Mónica Sierra: vocals

William Paredes: trombone

Dante Vargas: trumpet

Jorge Laboy: guitar

Daniel Stable: bass

William "Kachiro" Thompson: congas

Criatian Cuevas: piano & keyboards

Superstar salsa singer-songwriter-guitarist Luis Enrique is the winner of a Grammy Award for “Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album,” winner of a Latin Grammy Award for “Best Salsa Album,” as well as a Latin Grammy Award for “Best Song the Year” for his popular hit single “Yo No Sé Mañana.” Beloved for his romantic salsa style, Enrique’s other hits include “Deseos,” “Tengo Ganas,” “Tú No Le Amas Le Temes” and “Cómo Volver a Ser Feliz.”

Tickets: $60 / $50 / $40

Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Fiddles on Fire—Featuring Mark O’Connor and Glenn Basham

Mark O’Connor, violin

Glenn Basham, violin

James Schlenler, violin

With fingers flying, toes tapping, and a blaze of excitement lighting up the stage, violinists extraordinaire Mark O’Connor and Glenn Basham create a roaring bluegrass, jazz and country fiddle mash-up you won’t want to miss! Student fiddlers and national champion finalists from the Frost School of Music also stoke the musical fire with their prodigious talents.

Tickets: $30 / $20 / $15

Tuesday, October 15, 8:00 p.m.

Frost Chamber Players—Play Beethoven and Ravel

Trudy Kane, flute; Margaret Donaghue, clarinet; Richard Todd, horn;

Glenn Basham, violin; Scott Flavin, violin;

Pamela McConnell, viola; Ross Harbaugh, cello;

Paul Posnak, piano; Deborah Fleisher, harp

Each year, Festival Miami presents first-rate chamber music concerts and highlights outstanding faculty performers in its annual Frost Chamber Players concert. For this 30^th anniversary concert, horn virtuoso Richard Todd assembles an outstanding program including classic chamber ensemble favorites such as Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat, Op. 20, and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro—plus a few surprises!

General admission

Tickets: $20 / $15 seniors

Wednesday, October 16, 8:00 p.m.

Manhattan Piano Trio—Grand Prize Winners

Wayne Lee, violin

Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, cello

Milana Strezeva, piano

The Manhattan Piano Trio is an electrifying chamber group that performs an astonishing array of repertoire ranging from the tradition to contemporary. Hailed by critics as "a grand departure from the usual" (News Herald), the Manhattan Piano Trio has quickly become one of the most creative, exciting, and dynamic young ensembles in the United States. Works by award-winning faculty composers will be featured including Glisten by Lansing McLoskey, Jerusalem Windows by Dorothy Hindman, and Three Legged Race by Charles Norman Mason, alongside standard piano trio repertory.

Tickets: $30 / $20 / $15

Thursday, October 17, Q&A 7:15 p.m.; Concert 8:00 p.m.
Paulinho Garcia—Brazilian Vocalist
Paulinho Garcia, vocals, guitar
Gary Keller, saxophone
Ana Flavia Zuim, host

The soothing sounds of Brazilian jazz guitar and vocals, performed by award winning recording artist Paulinho Garcia—named “best vocalist” at the 16^th Annual Brazilian International Press Awards (2013), and a “Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz” by the Chicago Tribune (2010)—will expand your appreciation for the Bossa Nova, Samba and other popular Brazilian styles. Saxophonist Gary Keller will also join Garcia on stage for a few special arrangements. A Q&A session will open the evening, hosted by Brazilian-born faculty vocal artist Ana Flavia Zuim, followed by a stimulating concert that will take you on a relaxing musical journey and satisfy your soul.

Tickets: $30 / $20 / $15

Friday, October 18, 8:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Caballero—With Robynne Redmon and Kevin Short

Elizabeth Caballero, soprano

Robynne Redmon, mezzo-soprano

Kevin Short, bass-baritone

Elaine Rinaldi, piano

The delightful lyric soprano Elizabeth Caballero, described by The New York Times as “a thrilling balance of pearly tone, exacting technique and brazen physicality,” presents an enchanting recital of operatic favorites with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Robynne Redmon and bass-baritone Kevin Short, accompanied by pianist Elaine Rinaldi. Scheduled repertoire includes arias, duets and trios from operas by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and more. Caballero will be honored at the concert with the Frost School of Music Distinguished Alumna Award.

Tickets: $40 / $30 / $20

Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Ana Popovic—Blues Guitar Sensation

Ana Popovic, guitar, vocals

Yugoslavian blues-rock guitarist Ana Popovic is a multi-nominated Blues Music Award artist and Billboard and Amazon chart-topper. USA Today tagged her latest project Can You Stand the Heat as a “Pick of the Week.” An international touring artist, she performed at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz Fest and has jammed at a variety of blues festivals with her idols Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, B. B. King, Sonny Landreth, and John Lee Hooker Jr. In addition, Popovic was a featured radio guest artist on NPR Music and has appeared on the cover of Vintage Guitar magazine, American Blues Scene and many other magazines.

Tickets: $40 / $30 / $20

Sunday, October 20, 4:00 p.m.

Cecile Licad—Plays Romantic Piano Masterworks

Powerhouse Filipina pianist Cecile Licad is admired for her astonishing technique and sonorous interpretations of a wide palette of piano masterworks. For this solo recital, Licad has selected a beautiful program of mostly romantic works composed by renowned piano virtuosos of the early 20^th century. Scheduled repertoire includes Edward MacDowell’s Woodland Sketches, Op. 51; Ferruccio Busoni’s American Indian Diary, Cecile Chaminade’s Sonata in C minor, Op. 21; Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s Grand Scherzo, Op. 57; Ballade, Op. 85; La Jota Aragonesa, Op. 14; Manchega, Op. 38; Souvenirs d'Andalousie, Op. 22; William Mason’s Silver Spring, Op. 6 and Leo Ornstein’s Piano Sonata No. 4.

Tickets: $40 / $30 / $20

Tuesday, October 22, 8:00 p.m.

Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra

Program I—Meza, Gershwin, and Shostakovich

Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra

José Serebrier, conductor

Shelly Berg, piano

Thirty years ago, conductor, composer and orchestrator José Serebrier was the first artistic director of a new “International Music Festival of the Americas,” now known as Festival Miami. Now with eight Grammy awards, including the Latin Grammy for "Best Classical Album of 2004” and a celebrated career as a conductor, Serebrier returns with the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra in the spirit of the maestro’s founding vision to bring internationally acclaimed touring artists and orchestras to Miami. The first program opens with a U.S. premiere of Imágines by acclaimed Costa Rican composer Vinicio Meza. Then, pianist Shelly Berg performs a stunning rendition of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue for orchestra plus jazz trio. The concert concludes with lively music from the 1955 film, The Gadfly, composed by Russian master Dmitri Shostakovich.

Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20

UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus

Wednesday, October 23 (Call 305-284-4940 for time)

Karrin Allyson Master Class

Free, Ticket Required

General Admission

Wednesday, October 23, 8:00 p.m.

Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra

Program II—Premieres Latin American Composers

Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra

José Serebrier, conductor

Sharon Bezaly, flute

Frost Chorale

Karen Kennedy, director

The Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra’s second program at Festival Miami presents two more premieres by Latin American composers: De la Sabiduría del Rey Salomón by Marvin Camacho (U.S. premiere) and They Rode Into the Sunset—Music for an Imaginary Film by José Serebrier (world premiere). Outstanding flutist Sharon Bezaly then takes the stage as featured soloist in Serebrier’s colorful Flute Concerto with Tango. The evening concludes with dance music from two popular operas: Three scenes from Carmen Symphony by Georges Bizet/arr. José Serebrier and “Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin, which also features the magnificent Frost Chorale.

Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20
UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus

Thursday, October 24, 8:00 p.m.

Karrin Allyson, Jazz Vocalist—In Harmony with JV1

Karrin Allyson, vocals

Frost Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble

Kate Reid, director

Described by The New York Times as “a complete artist…one of the jazz world’s finest,” the soulful, incredible four-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson performs an engaging concert with award-winning Frost Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble (JV1), now under the direction of Kate Reid, the Frost School’s new jazz vocal program director. Karrin Allyson’s depth of expression and resonant voice are enchanting. Allyson will also present a free master class on Wednesday, October 23, that is free and open to the public, see website for details.

Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20

Friday, October 25, 8:00 p.m.

Vince Mendoza, Arranger-Composer—A Night of Sophisticated Jazz

Frost Concert Jazz Band

John Daversa, director

Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra

Vince Mendoza, composer, guest conductor

Composer/orchestrator/arranger Vince Mendoza has earned six Grammy Awards and 25 Grammy nominations with such artists as Björk, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, Sting and Joni Mitchell. His music is often described as abstract impressionism—a sophisticated blend of chamber music and jazz, a la Gil Evans.  Here, Mendoza pairs up with the Frost Concert Jazz Band and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra for an amazing concert of original works in both big band and orchestral settings. Mendoza will also present a free master class on Thursday, October 24 at 2 p.m. that is open to the public, see website for details.

Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20

Saturday, October 26, 8:00 p.m.

Arturo Sandoval—Jazz, Tango, Bebop and More

Arturo Sandoval, trumpet

Ed Calle- Sax

Dennis Marks- Bass

Alexis Arce  - Drums

Kemuel Roig- piano   

Latin Jazz icon Arturo Sandoval brings his unabashed virtuosic trumpet talents and beautiful ballad playing to Festival Miami’s 30^th Anniversary season, this time performing a variety of selections from his latest project, Tango Como Yo Te Siento (“Tango, How I Feel You”); his 2013 Grammy Award winning album Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You), plus his multi-Latin Grammy Award winning album Time for Love described by Billboard magazine as “a dinner-jazz gem that could be the zenith of his 20-plus-year recording career.” Sandoval sings and plays the piano, too—come out and show some love for one of Miami’s most adored celebrities.

Tickets: $45 / $35 / $25

UM Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus

Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

The Okee Dokee Brothers—Children’s Concert

Justin Lansing, vocals, banjo

Joe Mailander, vocals, guitar

Becky Gaunt, fiddle

Liz Draper, upright bass

An Americana folk concert the whole family will enjoy! If you haven’t heard The Okee Dokee Brothers—2013 Grammy Award winners in the Best Children’s Album category and two-time Parent’s Choice Award recipients—you are in for a rollicking treat.  Originally from Denver, two witty singer-songwriters, Justin Lansing on banjo and Joe Mailander on guitar have garnered praise from the likes of NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today. Their Grammy winning album, Can you Canoe? was inspired by a month-long adventure paddling down the Mississippi River. Children are invited to dress in Halloween costumes and enjoy an after-concert A-B-C party: Apple juice, Balloons and Cookies.  Presented in collaboration with Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children.

General admission $15 adults / $10 children (2-12) / Free (children under 2 years old)

Monday, October 28, (Call 305-284-4940 for time)
Christian McBride Trio Master Class

Free, Ticket Required

General Admission

Tuesday, October 29, 7:15 p.m. Pre-Concert Lecture; Concert 8:00 p.m.

Benjamin Britten 100^th Birthday Celebration—A Boy Was Born

Featuring

Tony Boutté, tenor, concert host

Alan Johnson, piano

Richard Todd, horn

Deborah Fleisher, harp

Anastasiya Naplekova, piano

Frost Opera Theater

Alan Johnson, director

Frost Symphony Orchestra

Thomas Sleeper, director

Frost Chorale

Karen Kennedy, director

Festival Miami presents a special concert in celebration of the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, one of the 20^th century’s greatest composers. The festivities begin with a captivating pre-concert presentation, providing insight into the composer’s life and work. Tenor soloist and concert host Tony Boutté is featured in works showcasing many of the Frost School of Music’s outstanding faculty, students, and ensembles. The Frost Chorale under the direction of Karen Kennedy performs “Choral Dances from Gloriana” and the Frost Opera Theater presents a scene from Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Faculty members Alan Johnson and Richard Todd join Boutté to perform Britten’s captivating Canticle III, Still falls the rain. Two competition-winning students then perform two of Britten’s solo works, Twelve Variations on a Theme for solo piano and Elegy for solo viola. The Frost Symphony Orchestra performs one of Britten’s final works, Suite on English Folk Tunes ‘A Time There Was…’ To round out the commemoration, Boutté will join the Frost Symphony to give the first public performance of Britten's Three Small Songs, plus the U.S. premiere of Everyone Sang, for tenor and orchestra.

Tickets: $30 / $20 / $15

Wednesday, October 30, 8:00 p.m.

Christian McBride Trio—Consummate Jazz Mastery

Christian McBride Trio

Christian McBride, bass

Christian Sands, piano

Ulysses Owens, Jr., drums

Stamps Jazz Quintet

Aidan Lombard, trumpet; Sam Hart, saxophone;

Quinn Sengupta, piano; Robert Bruya, bass;

Marcelo Bourque-Perez, drums

Bassist extraordinaire Christian McBride has been one of the most important and omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years...and he isn’t even 40 yet! His jazz trio is described as “one of the most intoxicating, least predictable bands on the scene today.” McBride is a three-time Grammy Award winner and co-director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. An in-demand performer, arranger, composer, and educator, he has worked with the best of the very best in jazz, R&B, and pop including Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Natalie Cole, Sting, Bruce Hornsby and Queen Latifah, to name a few. While at Festival Miami, the Christian McBride Trio will present a master class on Monday, October 28 that is free and open to the public, and will mentor the new freshman Stamps Jazz Quintet, who will debut at this fabulous concert.

Tickets: $40 / $30 / $20

Friday, November 1, 8:00 p.m.

Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center

Jazz Roots: Pink Panther at 50—Featuring Frost School’s HMI Orchestra

Monica Mancini, Cyrille Aimée, Nicole Henry, Jon Secada, vocalists

Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra

Scott Flavin, resident conductor

Festival Miami closes its 2013 season in collaboration with Jazz Roots - A Larry Rosen Jazz Series and presents Pink Panther at 50. This spectacular concert staged at the beautiful Adrienne Arsht Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic film, The Pink Panther, and its composer—the musical genius Henry Mancini, who is renowned for his memorable film and television scores. This one-night-only tribute program features an all-star roster of special guest artists, backed by the University of Miami Frost School of Music's extraordinary Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Guest soloists include international superstar Jon Secada; sultry vocalist and Grammy nominee Monica Mancini - daughter of the late Mancini; the powerhouse vocalist Nicole Henry; and the Miami debut of New York based French singer Cyrille Aimée, who recently took top prize in the first-ever Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.

Presented in collaboration with Jazz Roots and the Adrienne Arsht Center

Tickets: Order tickets through the Arsht Center Box Office at 305-949-6722 or online at www.arshtcenter.org.

All artists, dates, locations, times and repertoire are subject to change without notice.

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About Festival Miami

Festival Miami has set a precedent over the last 29 years by providing a series that blends artistically and culturally diverse music with educational opportunities. The festival offers 20-30 concerts each season, providing for people of all ages the chance to be enriched by live musical performances. It is unrivaled in its scope of musical presentations and is known throughout South Florida, the U.S., and the international community for its cultural contributions while expanding academic opportunities and cultural enrichment to all of South Florida and its visitors.

The Festival’s concert series features the Frost School’s widely known artist-faculty and student ensembles, and an educational mission that includes children’s concerts, master classes, lectures, forums, and concerts that highlight historically significant events. 

For a complete listing of concerts and to order tickets online visit www.festivalmiami.com or email festivalmiami.music@miami.edu for additional information. The Festival Miami Advance Ticket Sales Office phone number is (305) 284-4940.  Hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All performances are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, located at the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus (unless otherwise noted). For more information on the Frost School of Music, visit www.music.miami.edu

                                               

About the University of Miami

The University of Miami is the largest private research institution in the southeastern United States. The University's mission is to provide quality education, attract and retain outstanding students, support the faculty and their research, and build an endowment for University initiatives. www.miami.edu

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"Oh, What A Night It Was...(Allen? Allen!? ALLEN KANOVSKY! WAKE UP!!)

Submitted by Al Kanovsky 10/3/13

...The Night I Met----Lilli Nicole McCloud. From a glistening clinging gown to a Michael Jackson costume to a Folies Bergere bustierre to the finale in skin-tight leather--a show that I will not soon forget. A long time friend from my CA years was in town on business and I suggested Blue Jeans Blues for a meeting with him, Luis Ortiz, his brother Mario and associate Boris. I had never heard Lilli before but BJB's was a convenient location for both of us. We were all real happy with the decision. The music---I know---I know! The band backing Ms. McCloud had A..J. Niles on guitar and vocals, Jason Roberts(drums), William Adderly(Keyboards) and T.J. Osborne(bass). They opened with a funky-BLUES and there was instant excitement all through the crowded house. Then Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pride & Joy." I was in my element and the California contingent was clappin' and tappin'. They introduce Lilli and she takes the stage in that gown with a full-blown Afro hairdo. She does make an impression. Lilli Nicole is in the final four on the TV show X Factor and Melody gives her a token gift of a pair of X Factor glasses.  She opts for "What's Going On". Her voice is compelling and true. Her inner excitement drives the band into a jammin' groove. The musical temperature in the room is starting to rise. Next she sings "I Make You Crazy" and then descends into the audience for "Knock On Wood". The mood in the room is electric. Now she gets 'em up and dancing with "Rock Steady" and "Notion". Luis, Mario, Boris and I are enjoying the wine, food and the vision of all that shaking. The room is dead quiet (unusual for the BJB crowd) as Lilli sings "This Is No Ordinary Love". Luis, who at one time had an Asian girl friend tells me that in Chinese Lilli means "double beauty". Changing back to rock mode with "That's The Way I Like It" has my buddy Marc up on the floor with his college day moves. One of the most beautiful women I have seen in my life passes by. I can't help but follow her to her table. I tell her just what I told you. Her name is Marie LaTourtue. Her smile and personality match her beauty. Lilli sings "Superstition" and the band closes the set with an instrumental. She opens the 2d set dressed as Michael Jackson, gloves, hat and all. She does all of M.J.s tunes with appropriate hand and dance motions. Singing from on top of a table she has captured the audience. The band plays without her for a few minutes and when she returns, Lilli is in a black sequins bustierre.  Stop the trains, close the door and call the law, right now!!!!  She sings a medley of R&R songs from the 50's and 60's. Mario gets up to dance with the hottest lady in town, Susan Ashley. I would join her on the floor anywhere, any place, any time. You would probably be reading my "obit" shortly thereafter. During one of her songs, Ms. McCloud takes my hand, leading me on to the dance floor, to do a little shuffle with her. I later asked her why she chose me---her answer "You emit the vibe".  Again Lilli leaves the room for a costume and mood change. Now comes that skin-tight black leather. She turns her back to the audience, there are no kids in the audience, and that black leather covering her bottom does a little dance of its own. My blood pressure is soaring, there is pounding in my ears and my breath is coming in short gasps. She turns and does "Rollin' On The River." From tabletops to bar-top she continues to mesmerize the audience with performance art. The lady is in perpetual movement as she does each number. An emotion filled "I Will Always Love You".  The evening draws to a close. I ask Lilli for her favorite lyric line---Michael Jacksons "We Are The World". The music wasn't the BLUES or JAZZ but she and the band provided 100% entertainment. A night of fun for me and my 'migos from East L.A. 

During cocktail hour, Jessi Campo performed with Alex D. She has a haunting voice, he plays a notable tenor sax. Unfortunately they play with tracks due to budget constraints. They're musical skill are evident but I have no knowledge of recorded music so I am not qualified to review it.
 My friends are in town tonight and tomorrow---who knows!

Al's Disclaimer:

A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"       

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"They Call It Stormy Monday" (...but Allen Kanovsky calls it anything he wants, whenever he wants!)

Submitted by Al Kanovsky 10/02/13

...but if you can make it to Tuesday, it ain't bad at all. Especially if you're at Boston's on the Beach in Delray Beach. More specifically if you're there for the Musicians Exchange Reunion in honor of Don Cohen. BLUES stars on stage, BLUES stars in the audience and dedicated BLUESophiles there to listen. It wasn't a surprise to see so many BLUES kind of folks out on a Tuesday night in support of a worthy cause. They always seem to "Come Together" when necessary. O.K. I'll start with the music, in order of appearance. First on stage were the "AllNighters". Steve Weinstein(guitar/vocals), Donny La Stella(drums), T-bird Tordanico(guitar), Ray?(bass) and Motel Mel(keys).

Straight ahead boogie and BLUES. Lots of clappin', tappin' fun, and dancing. Running through the play list---"I'm Ready", "Sugar Sweet", albert Kings "Weeping and Bending", "Honey Hush", "It's my Soul", "I Tell At Home" and an original composition of Rays', "Avenue D." The crowd is growing and I see Drew Preston, Rockin' Jake, Piano Bob, Otis Cadillac, Betty Rosenfeld, Blues Bobby and wife, Dave(Cat in the hat) with Lonnie, Jimmy Belize with new gal pal Kathy, Tania Blues, Bobby Nathan, Enid the photog and again lots of folks I know to shake hands with or hug but don't or can't remember their names. I dance with a couple of "young thangs", Cindy Galiardo--she has some moves---and Linley Schatzman---way toooooo young and pretty. Remembering Tania in short, black and tight I had asked her to dance as well. She was too busy taping and recording the show. I almost cried. Almost. Next up was  "Magic Bus"--Dan Newman, Joe Rizzo(drums) Russ and I think I spied Kenny Burkhart at the keyboard. A trip from way back until just yesterday---"Love That Dirty Water" to the Beatles "Come Together" to the Beach Boys "Having Fun in the California Sun" and we were all having fun in the Del Ray moonlight. The bands had a 20 minute time limit so the play lists were short. Capt. Reese is up with Motel Mel(keys), Joel DeSilva(guitar) and Johnny Mandell(guitar). They say they are called the Bluesberry Jazz Jam. Hey, Ray,---Charles, that is. "Tell Me What I Say"---oh baby--the joint is rockin'. "Going Back to Memphis is Capt. Reese's song and he makes the most of it. Now they remind me how hungry I am when they play "Chicken, Gravy and Biscuits" I ask for a menu and my server, Brittany complies. I'm eating, they're playing "I Don't Need No Doctor". Am I consuming too many carbs? The rhythm is 'shuffle' when they do "Going To Reap What What You Sow". Pay Attention---On stage, Dave Shelly, 'One Night Stan' Waldman, Nicole Yarling, John Yarling, Ken Burkhart, Pat Ward--the rafters are coming loose, gals are shaking their you know whats and I am kicked back, lushed, stuffed and having one heck of a good time. Suddenly, my view of the stage is cut off by a guy standing between me and the band. I tap the guy on the shoulder--he turns around---"Albert, Albert Kuh stig lee uh", I say. "Kuh steel ya, you schmuck" is his reply. Where in the hell did he learn to speak Yiddish.?

"You Say Ta Mah Toe and I Say Ta May Toe". Albert!!! Just go ahead and play some BLUES and make me happy. He does do that. Dave is still on stage with Nicole and are tearing the joint up taking turns on vocal & instrumental solos. Never again will "Tuesday's just as bad" apply.

The band does a New Orleans party song dating back to the 50's that has everybody on the floor, even a guy wearing both a belt and suspenders. Reminded me of my visits to the Cajun country. Jerry does his thing when he and Albert do "Tell Me Why". Now everybody is on stage with Castiglia (say Kuh Steel Ya) to play "Bad Avenue". All you need to do is hear this one and you'll know why I love the BLUES. Famous Frank sings "I've Had My Fun. The band does the called for 'one more with a standard BLUES that has the chord changes of "Let The Good Times Roll" with everyone just jammin'. 

Thanks to all the musicians who played. If I didn't mention your name, it is entirely on me. So, when you see me next time, remind me and I'll buy you a drink. Or in the words of the late 'blue' comedian, B.S. Pully, 'vice-versa'

A short note about my buddy, Jimmy Belize. Jimmy is a recovering--you name it--and is known for being a deep thinker. Some of his thoughts*****(concerning Tina at the bar) "Tina serves the best Coca-Cola in town"****(concerning Jackson Hole, Wyoming) "Don't mess with a mans hat, horse or girl friend, in that order. If you get past the first two, don't worry about #3"

More from this misguided Senior plus Citizen later today  

Al's Disclaimer:

A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"       

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Jazz & Blues Florida October 2013 Edition Posted. Get the scoop on the scene right here...

The October 2013 online edition of JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA has been posted at http://www.JazzBluesFlorida.com in a new easy-to-read format. The issue is also in an easily down-loadable .pdf file format. The JBF monthly ezine gives our readers previews of local and touring artists with upcoming performances throughout Florida. Along with the ezine, the JBF website offers comprehensive listings of live jazz and blues music in clubs, concerts and festivals across the state. This month's features are:

• Billy Childs Jazz-Chamber Ensemble with Dianne Reeves & the Ying Quartet
• Dr. John & the Nite Trippers
• Gregory Porter
• Karrin Allyson
• Kenny Barron's Platinum Band
• Manhattan Transfer
• Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band
• Robert Randolph and the Family Band
• Samantha Fish
• South Florida Blues All Stars - Joey Gilmore Band, Albert Castiglia, Joel DaSilva, Josh Rowand, Dave Shelley
• Vince Mendoza

The main Jazz & Blues website - http://www.JazzBluesFlorida.com - contains multiple facets and areas of interest for our visitors. Here is a helpful guide to the site and what JBF is and is not:

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Banners at top, bottom and the right side of all website pages are paid promotional advertisements by our clients from and in the music scene. The tabs below the JBF logo take you to other areas of the site including our very popular jazz and blues news blog which is visited by over 16,000 readers/month and has a life-time readership of over 290,000. The JBF Blog contains both paid promotional information on upcoming events around the state as well as coverage of various live music performances and other articles of interest. We will be reporting our new readership numbers in the coming week.

"Music Listings" provides hundreds of current and upcoming listings for clubs, concerts and festivals throughout the state of Florida, and is organized by region. JBF artist and venue clients are highlighted, linked, and mapped. Free listings are available by following the submission guidelines (see top of each region page).

JBF has an extensive years-long and continually updated library of photos and videos from music events in the jazz and blues world of Florida. Several places to view these are our Facebook page , our JBF YouTube channel , and our Blog. We post mostly short video clips of live performances to share what we are experiencing - and in many instances, to give you time to make it there for the show! We are not claiming to be professional videographers - but we DO confess to being genuine music lovers!

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What Jazz & Blues Florida is NOT: We regularly receive numerous requests for types of services - many expecting free services - that are not a part of who we are and what we offer to our clients and/or readers. We are not a booking agency! However, our Music Listings are available for viewing by artists looking to book gigs as well as by all the music lovers out there looking for live music! Help yourself! If you are an artist and wish to be included in the Listings as one of the red highlighted/linked & mapped entries, you may contact us regarding the ultra-affordable "Premium Listing" service that we offer to have all your Florida gigs included in that manner. As any business must operate, our time and efforts must be directed towards those that support us - our clients - and we in turn offer 110% support in return. We simply do not have the time to spend offering free services to help artists, venues, or other music-related businesses when we have clients who deserve our time and efforts.

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