The 3rd Annual Miami Beach Jazz Festival’s global theme unites an incredible array of international talent in Miami, South Florida.
While main events are scheduled for the last week of January, 2016, Miami Beach Jazz Festival features several kick-off events and concert-series, in a variety of new locations that indicate the rapid growth and universal appeal of the festival.
MIAMI BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL
Designed to accommodate a small number of highly gifted students from around the world, the Miami Beach Jazz Academy is a winter music program geared to provide students with the unique opportunity to advance their studies in an apprenticeship system.
The goal is to enhance the students learning process and to build a bridge between the world of Academia and real-life application of this truly American art form we call “Jazz”.
We strive to function as a bridge between the world of Academia and real-life practices of performing Jazz Artists.
MBJ Academy students will gain invaluable experience working closely with world-class Artists and greatly benefit from the exposure of participating in large scale events and concerts in the US and overseas.
Meet our performers
Miami Beach Jazz Festival’s 2016 lineup includes international renowned artists: Daniel Zamir – Israel, Sinkope – Latvia, Philippe Leoge – France, Markus Gotschlich Trio – USA/Austria, Joe Carter Trio – USA/Brazil, and James Morrison – Australia.
The inaugural session will kick-off on January 25, 2026 with the Australian super-star trumpeter, James Morrison conducting masterclass and concert.
This will take place at the Wertheim PAC at FIU, 10910 SW 17th St, Miami, FL 33172, from 11am-1pm.
Thursday and Friday, January 28-29, 2016, MBJF collaborates with the Miami International University of Art and Design, who will open their state-of-the-art recording facility to MBJF artists and students.
Musicians will walk away with top notch recordings, and students of AI will have received valuable experience recording and audio-engineering.
Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Steinway & Sons Piano Gallery, 4104 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146, some of the Academy students will perform at 6pm, followed by the French jazz pianist, Philippe Leoge who will perform at 7pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 30, 2016, the festival closes with an impeccable line-up at the Olympia Theater. The Olympia Theater is the jewel of South Florida arts and entertainment facilities, affording South Florida’s diverse community and its international guests a unique cultural experience that defies comparison.
