Jazz Nights at the Historic Ward Rooming House

Welcome to **Jazz Nights at the Historic Ward Rooming House**! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with smooth tunes and good vibes. Get ready to groove to the sounds of talented jazz musicians in the charming setting of the Historic Ward Rooming House.

Hosted by Christopher Norwood, Founder, Hampton House Art Lovers & Jazz Singer Carole Ann Taylor Co-Producer, The Betsy's Overture to Overtown Jazz Series.

FEATURED VOCALISTS:

May 17 - Nicole Yarling | June 21 - Wendy Pedersen | July 19 - Leesa Richards

with the Ward Rooming House Band and Spoken Word Artist Calvin Early

Mark your calendars and come on down to the Historic Ward Rooming House for a night of music, laughter, and fun. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for music lovers of all kinds.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience live jazz in a historic setting. Grab your friends and family and join us for **Jazz Nights at the Historic Ward Rooming House**!

*The Rooming House is linked to Shaddrack Ward and is historically significant because of its association with the early African-American community of Overtown. It has been restored and now serves as the Ward Rooming House Gallery under the curatorial direction of Christopher Norwwood, founder of Hampton Art Lovers.

WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Betsy Hotel’s 2024 Community Partners for the Overture to Overtown Jazz Series Project co-producer Carole Ann Taylor, The Betsy Community Fund @ The Miami Foundation, PG Family Foundation, The Betsy Writers Room, LT Steak and Seafood, WDNA Jazz Radio, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Ocean Drive Association, City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, Iris Photo Collective, FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios, Hued Songs, Visionariy Artist Sessions, Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab and ?the Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation CreARTE program.