All That Jazz

The Complete List: Week of February 26th-March 3rd

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Susan Bannon
February 25, 2024

A true jazz lover will be either ecstatic or exhausted looking at all the musical choices this week. Nicole Zuraitis at the Faena, Omar Sosa at the Bandshell, and three days of music at the Montreux Jazz Festival headline the week.

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Monday, February 26th

An Evening with David Finkel and David Lawrence, Jr.

Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist David Finkel, discussing his new book, An American Dreamer: Life in a Divided Country. The book follows an Iraq war veteran struggling to cope in an America that seems to be unraveling in front of his eyes. The author will be in conversation with David Lawrence Jr., former publisher of the Miami Herald and current chair of The Children's Movement of Florida. Rsvp required.

7pm, Coral Gables Congregational Church, Free

Neighborhood: Coral Gables

Wednesday, February 28th

Jazz Series at Faena: Nicole Zuraitis

As part of its spring Jazz Series, Faena Theater presents Nicole Zuraitis in concert. Hailed for her "heart as big as her remarkable voice", her most recent album, How Love Begins, just won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album. This concert marks her first performance in Miami, but surely not her last.

8pm, Faena Theater, $65-$175

Neighborhood: Mid Beach

Nearby Eats: Los Fuegos at Faena, also 27 Restaurant and Cecconi's | Drinks: Choose from three great bars at the Faena - Tree of Life, Living Room, and The Saxony Bar or head to WunderBar for a change of scenery.

Between Latitudes: Luján Candria and Marina Gonella

The Collective 62 presents Between Latitudes, an artistic dialogue between artists Luján Candria and Marina Gonella, both originally from Buenos Aires and now residents of Miami. Both artists blend natural scenes from their contemporary surroundings with memories from home, using photography, painting and textiles to explore the experience of living in two places at one time.

Opening Reception 6:30-9pm, The Collective 62, Free

Nearby Eats: Branja, Blue Collar, Walrus Rodeo | Drinks: Zey Zey, Phuc Yea

Thursday, February 29th

Backroom Sessions at PAMM with Theo Braun Trio

Perez Art Museum Miami presents Backroom Sessions with the Theo Braun Trio on the waterfront terrace, plus happy hour specials at Verde restaurant and bar. Trained at The New School for Jazz, Theo Braun is a guitarist and composer who blends his passion for jazz with blues and contemporary music. This is a good opportunity to check out PAMM's current exhibits after hours, particularly Gary Simmons: Public Enemy.

6-8pm, Perez Art Museum Miami, Free with PAMM admission ($18)

Neighborhood: Downtown Arts & Entertainment District

Nearby Eats: Verde, Jaguar Sun, Casadonna | Drinks: Verde, Night Swim

Artist Talk: Reginald O'Neal with PAMM's Franklin Sirmans

Apple Aventura hosts Miami artist Reginald O’Neal, speaking about his influences and his work honoring Overtown. O'Neal will be in conversation with Franklin Sirmans, director of Pérez Art Museum Miami. The two will also be discussing the impact of Miami’s history on modern art. Q&A to follow. Rsvp required.

7-8pm, Apple Aventura, Free

Neighborhood: Aventura

Friday, March 1st

Ballet Nacional de España

Ballet Nacional de España returns to the Arsht Center March 1st-3rd for the annual Flamenco Festival. Celebrating its 45th year, the company presents a program of classic 20th century works and contemporary choreography, all in their signature blend of flamenco and ballet, with traditional and contemporary flamenco accompaniment by some of Spain's best.

8pm, Adrienne Arsht Center, $45-$135

Neighborhood: Downtown Arts & Entertainment District

Montreux Jazz Festival

Since 1967, The Montreux Jazz Festival has taken place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, now drawing 250,000 music lovers each year. Originally a pure jazz festival, Montreux branched out over the years to include a wider variety of music and hosted the likes of Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more. Now, they've chosen Miami and the Hangar in Coconut Grove as the site of their first stateside festival. Headliners include Jon Batiste & Friends, Daniela Mercury, and Daryl Hall.

Doors open at 5pm, The Hangar, $199-$719 for single day passes

Neighborhood: Coconut Grove

ICA First Fridays: Featuring Actress

ICA Miami's First Fridays are one of my favorite art events in town. Drinks and music are out in the sculpture garden, and you get to see the exhibits they have on in the museum after hours, all for free. In this case, the featured musician is Darren Cunningham, aka Actress, known for his "mind-shorting, soul-igniting audio experiences".

6-10pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, Free

Neighborhood: Design District

The Museum Plays

Miami New Drama, in collaboration with The Rubell Museum, presents an evening of new short plays inspired by artworks at The Rubell and performed in the museum. Tickets for this innovative art and theater mash-up are selling out fast, so if you want to go, get your tickets asap.

8pm, Rubell Museum, $46-$82

Neighborhood: Allapattah

Nearby Eats: Leku, Hometown BBQ, Pastis (Wynwood) | Drinks: Dante's Hifi, Higher Ground (both Wynwood)

Saturday, March 2nd

Omar Sosa: Quarteto Americanos

Latin Grammy-nominated Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa is one of the most versatile jazz artists on the scene today. Omar fuses a wide range of jazz, world music, and electronic elements with his native Afro-Cuban roots to create a fresh and original urban sound - all with a Latin jazz heart.

7pm, Miami Beach Bandshell, $47

Neighborhood: North Beach

Nu Deco Ensemble with Andrew Bird

Nu Deco Ensemble brings their high energy blend of contemporary classical music to the Arsht Center, featuring virtuosic violinist, composer, and singer Andrew Bird for a dynamic guest performance. The program will include Black Elk Peak, an original work featured on Nu Deco’s latest album, Duende, and an orchestral reimagination of Grateful Dead songs.

8pm, Knight Concert Hall at Adrienne Arsht Center, $35 - $115

Neighborhood: Downtown Arts & Entertainment District

Ballet Nacional de España

Ballet Nacional de España returns to the Arsht Center March 1st-3rd for the annual Flamenco Festival. Celebrating its 45th year, the company presents a program of classic 20th century works and contemporary choreography, all in their signature blend of flamenco and ballet, with traditional and contemporary flamenco accompaniment by some of Spain's best.

8pm, Ziff Ballet Opera House at Adrienne Arsht Center, $45-$135

Neighborhood: Downtown Arts & Entertainment District

Montreux Jazz Festival - Day 2

Since 1967, The Montreux Jazz Festival has taken place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, now drawing 250,000 music lovers each year. Originally a pure jazz festival, Montreux branched out over the years to include a wider variety of music and hosted the likes of Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more. Now, they've chosen Miami and the Hangar in Coconut Grove as the site of their first stateside festival. Headliners include Jon Batiste & Friends, Daniela Mercury, and Daryl Hall.

Doors open at 5pm, The Hangar, $199-$719 for single day passes

Neighborhood: Coconut Grove

SK 3000: Andrew Demirjian & Dahlia Elsayed

Locust Projects presents SK3000, a large-scale interactive sculpture by artists Dahlia Elsayed & Andrew Demirjian. The project reinterprets the Islamic architectural form of a sabil kuttab, which traditionally holds a community fountain at the ground level with a school built on top. The artists reimagine its form and function for the future, in the context of privatization of water sources, democratic access to clean water, and as a learning space that resists education for productivity, profit, or politics.

Opening Reception 6-9pm, Locust Projects, Free

Neighborhood: Little Haiti / Little River

Nearby Eats: Blue Collar, Phuc Yea, Walrus Rodeo, the Citadel Food Hall | Drinks: Zey Zey, rooftop at the Citadel

The Museum Plays

Miami New Drama, in collaboration with The Rubell Museum, presents an evening of new short plays inspired by artworks at The Rubell and performed in the museum. Tickets for this innovative art and theater mash-up are selling out fast, so if you want to go, get your tickets asap.

8pm, Rubell Museum, $46-$82

Neighborhood: Allapattah

Nearby Eats: Leku, Hometown BBQ, Pastis (Wynwood) | Drinks: Dante's Hifi, Higher Ground (both Wynwood)

Sunday, March 3rd

Montreux Jazz Festival - Final Day

Since 1967, The Montreux Jazz Festival has taken place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, now drawing 250,000 music lovers each year. Originally a pure jazz festival, Montreux branched out over the years to include a wider variety of music and hosted the likes of Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more. Now, they've chosen Miami and the Hangar in Coconut Grove as the site of their first stateside festival. Headliners include Jon Batiste & Friends, Daniela Mercury, and Daryl Hall.

Doors open at 5pm, The Hangar, $199-$719 for single day passes

Neighborhood: Coconut Grove

Ballet Nacional de España

Ballet Nacional de España returns to the Arsht Center March 1st-3rd for the annual Flamenco Festival. Celebrating its 45th year, the company presents a program of classic 20th century works and contemporary choreography, all in their signature blend of flamenco and ballet, with traditional and contemporary flamenco accompaniment by some of Spain's best.

3pm, Adrienne Arsht Center, $45-$135

Neighborhood: Downtown Arts & Entertainment District

The Museum Plays

Miami New Drama, in collaboration with The Rubell Museum, presents an evening of new short plays inspired by artworks at The Rubell and performed in the museum. Tickets for this innovative art and theater mash-up are selling out fast, so if you want to go, get your tickets asap.

7pm, Rubell Museum, $46-$82

Neighborhood: Allapattah

Nearby Eats: Leku, Hometown BBQ, Pastis (Wynwood) | Drinks: Dante's Hifi, Higher Ground (both Wynwood)

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