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The 25th ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF LIVE JAZZ!!!!
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Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33136
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THE 25TH ANNUAL
MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL
presents
our 25th Anniversary addition of
"JAZZ ON THE PLAZA"
(Please help us to maintain a safe event by wearing your mask, keeping a safe distance 6ft and by following the suggested guidelines given by the CDC)
- Masks are suggested.
- All seating will follow social distancing guidelines (unless tickets were bought in a family bundle).
- Temperature checks will be administered at the door.
The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival was founded 1996 by International Jazz Trumpeter and Legend Melton Mustafa Sr. It is now considered a staple in the community and celebrates 25 years of pure Jazz. This years jazz festival is dedicated to the late Zakiyyah Mustafa and late Melton Mustafa Sr. We thank you for your dedication to the preservation of Jazz Music. This festival is a performance platform for local artists, international artists, students, educators, local businesses and the community. The MMJF25 welcomes all Jazz lovers regardless of their age, background, gender, social economic status, sexually preference, disability or education. Let's Jazz together!!!
Mustafa Jr.
MMJF25 Artists Lineup: Grammy winning artist Kirk Whalum, Grammy winning artist Dr. Ed Calle, Grammy winning artist John Daversa, International drummer Victor Lewis, Curtis Lundy Umoja Ensemble, International Saxophonist Marcus Strickland, International Pianist Silvano Monasterios, South Florida's favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Vocaist Lenard Rutledge, Yamin Mustafa, James Cotman, Jim Gasior, The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra, Trinidadian Jazz Trumpet Legend Etienne Charles, South Florida's Favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Ingrid BAZIN, Sharonda "Eccentric" Richardson, Mori Taiye, Broward College directed by Waldron Dunkley and the Frost School of Music Horace Silver Ensemble under the direction of Brian Lynch, Frost School of Music Melton Mustafa Ensemble under the direction of Leon Foster Thomas, New World School of the Arts Jazz Band directed by Jim Gasior, Didier Labossiere, The Real Tracy Fields and many more!
PRE-JAZZ FESTIVAL MIXER
Jazzy Mixer - Laid back jazz social event. Great networking opportunity. Featuring the incredible Allen Paul and Saxophone Recording Artist Didier Labossiere.
February 24, 2022 - Dunns-Josephine Hotel
6:00 - 8:00PM
Tickets: FREE
The Dunns - Josephine Hotel
1028 NW 3 Ave.
Miami, Florida 33136
877-571-9311 or 513-477-7781 email staywithus@dunns-josephinehotel.com
MMJF25 DAY 1, 2 & 3 DETAILS ARE PROVIDED BELOW. LETS JAZZ!!!
ETIENNE CHARLES
DAY 1 - February 25, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
JAZZ ON THE PLAZA - LIVE JAZZ , SPOKEN WORD & SILENT ART AUCTION
February 25, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Jazz on the Plaza event features Trinidadian Jazz Trumpet Legend Etienne Charles, South Florida's Favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr. Frost School of Music Horace Silver Ensemble featuring the music of Melton Mustafa, Ingrid Bazin, Sharonda "Eccentric" Richardson, Mori Taiye and many more. Silent art auction and vendors. Attire: Dress to impress (cool hats and socks are welcomed)
Tickets: VIP $40
Ticket: At the door VIP $45
*VIP Guests will sit near the performance stage and will have access to the VIP ONLY areas.
DAY 2 - February 26, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
JAZZ WORKSHOPS &
COLLEGE ALL STAR CONCERT
(Featuring Broward College Jazz Band directed by Waldron Dunkley, Frost School of Music Melton Mustafa Ensemble under the direction of Leon Foster Thomas)
JAZZ WORKSHOPS/FEATURED MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
February 26, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
Tickets: $20 Individual $225. (Registered School band)
Clinicians
Victor Lewis, Curtis Lundy, Dr. Ed Calle, Marcus Strickland, Jesse Jones Jr., Lenard Rutledge, Silvano Monasterios
Workshop & Performance Schedule
8:30 AM- On-site Registration
9:00-9:30 AM Concert Tequesta Trace Middle School
9:30-10:00 AM Concert Tequesta Trace Middle School
10:00-10:30 AM Concert Olympic Height HS Jazz Band
10:30-11:00 AM Concert Olympic Height HS Jazz Band
11:00-12:00 PM Jazz Workshop (Guest Clinicians -Jesse Jones Jr., Lenard Rutledge, Curtis Lundy)
12:00-1:00 PM Break ******* Lunch*******
1:00-2:00 PM Jazz Workshops (Guest Clinicians - Kirk Whalum, Victor Lewis, Dr. Ed Calle, Marcus Strickland, Silvano Monasterios, John Daversa)
2:00-4:30 PM All-Star College Jazz Concert
(Featuring Broward College directed by Waldron Dunkley and the University of Miami Jazz Combo.)
Tickets: General admission $20
Day 3 February 27, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
RED CARPET EVENT &
MMJF25 FESTIVAL CONCERT
5:00PM RED CARPET EVENT
February 27, 2022 - Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
(Meet and greet our featured artists on the Red Carpet)
Special Guest - New World School of the Arts Jazz Band directed by Jim Gasior
6:00PM Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Concert
Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Concert featuring Grammy winning artist Kirk Whalum, Grammy winning artist Dr. Ed Calle, Grammy winning artist John Daversa, International drummer Victor Lewis, Curtis Lundy Umoja Ensemble, International Saxophonist Marcus Strickland, International Pianist Silvano Monasterios, South Florida's favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Vocalist Lenard Rutledge, Yamin Mustafa, James Cotman, Jim Gasior , The Real Tracy Fields and The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra!
Attire: Dress to impress
Tickets: General admission $40 $50 VIP $60
Tickets: At the door $45 $55 VIP $65
*VIP Guests will sit near the performance stage and will have access to the VIP ONLY areas. Masks and social distancing are suggested.
MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL
It's our 25th Anniversary!!!
25 YEARS OF LIVE JAZZ IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!
KIRK WHALUM
GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST
JOHN DAVERSA
GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST
CURTIS LUNDY
This performance of Curtis Lundy and Umoja presented in collaboration with Crosstown Arts and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is supported by Chamber Music America’s Presenter Consortium for Jazz program, funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
DR. ED CALLE
GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST
VICTOR LEWIS
SILVANO MONASTERIOS
JESSE JONES JR.
MARCUS STRICKLAND
Host Site
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33136
Phone Number: 786-708-4610
(Parking available in the adjacent lot.)
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Please check out our host hotel:
The Dunns - Josephine Hotel
1028 NW 3 Ave.
Miami, Florida 33136
877-571-9311 or 513-477-7781 email staywithus@dunns-josephinehotel.com
Ask for the MMJF25 rate!
This performance of Curtis Lundy and Umoja presented in collaboration with Crosstown Arts and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is supported by Chamber Music America’s Presenter Consortium for Jazz program, funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation