Music in the Air
April showers bring May flowers – as well as a fantastic lineup of live music sprouting up all over town. This spring, Miami is a hothouse of jazz, world music festivals, top-notch classical performances and more.
Here’s a look at what’s hot:
JAZZ & LATIN
The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club – Grand Opening
March 31
Grammy-winning Cuban trumpet player Arturo Sandoval opens his new jazz club inside Miami Beach’s historic Deauville Hotel tonight. The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis, Jr. all played at the Deauville back in the day, and now the beat goes on. An impressive lineup of jazz talent from around the country will be making their way to Sandoval’s new jazz mecca. Check out the April lineup.
The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
305/865-5775
Jazz on the Green Concert Series
April 9
The Frost Studio Jazz Band -- a powerful eighteen-piece big band that performs a diverse range of styles, including swing, funk, Latin and contemporary jazz -- will perform. Bring your blankets, picnic lunches and lawn chairs and enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to jazz by the water. Furry friends on leashes are also welcome.(The concert green space next to Lake Osceola is located behind the Frost School of Music’s Gusman Concert Hall on Miller Drive.) 3 p.m. Free.
Concert Green next to Lake Osceola, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/284-5671
www.miami.edu
University of Miami Salsa Orchestra
April 20
Founded in 1993, the University of Miami Salsa Orchestra is perhaps the only Latin big band in South Florida. The band includes 19 instrumentalists, 8 singers, and a library of over 60 big band arrangements that range from traditional salsa to traditional jazz, Latin Jazz, and fusion. Its members are part of the renowned University of Miami Jazz Department as well as professional musicians who have played with such artists as Maynard Ferguson, Phil Collins, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Santana, and others. Tonight's show features Alexander Pope Norris—trumpet; Dante Luciani–-trombone; and special guest, Grammy-award nominee Sammy Figueroa—percussion. For tickets, call (305) 284-5813. 8 p.m.
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/284-5813
http://www.miami.edu/
Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
April 25
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis join Yacub Addy and his ensemble of Ghanaian percussionists as they celebrate the rich history and musical heritage of Congo Square, New Orleans. 8 p.m.
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach
877/433-3200
www.concertfla.org
CLASSICAL
University of Miami: Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonia No. 2
April 21
Hurricane Wilma may have been a literal “blow” to Festival Miami 2005 closing night gala, but six months later the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami strikes back with the world premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonia No. 2. The Frost Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Sleeper, conducting will perform this specially commissioned work made possible by the Abraham Frost Commission Series. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 seniors; and $10 students. 8 p.m.
Miami Symphony Orchestra
April 23
Featuring Irina Muresanu, violin. Program includes Violin Concerto in D, Ludwig van Beethoven; and Symphony No.3 (Organ), Camille Saint-Saëns. 8 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach
305/275-5666
www.miamisymphony.org
Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Concert
April 30
Don't miss your chance to hear opera's future superstars. Since 1984, Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Studio has been a launching pad for scores of opera's brightest and best talents. Featured artists include Megan Besley, soprano; Cory J. Renbarger, baritone; and Scott Gilmore, piano. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
The Arts at St. John's
4760 Pine Tree Dr.
Miami Beach
305/613-2325
www.stjohnsmiamibeach.com
Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman
April 30
A truly special evening with legendary violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman performing for the Concert Association of South Florida's 40th Anniversary Kickoff. 6 p.m.
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach
877/433-3200
www.concertfla.org
WORLD MUSIC
TransAtlantic Festival: Nouvelle Vague
April 4
The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival is a celebration of modern world music - the beautiful collision between traditional rhythms and electronica/DJ culture. Enjoy a concert by Nouvelle Vague, who performs new wave in a bossa nova cabaret style, direct from Paris. 9 p.m.
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables,
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
New Music Miami ISCM Festival
April 5 - 8
Contemporary music festival featuring lectures and concerts from an international lineup of new music composers and performers.
Wertheim Performing Arts Center
FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami
305/348-1998
www.fiu.edu/~music
Amadou and Mariam
April 26
The Transatlantic Music Festival welcomes the African musical duo, Amadou and Mariam. This is the Florida debut of one of the most popular world music groups today. The blind couple from Mali collaborated with Manu Chao for the #1 CD of the year in Paris. 8 p.m.
Manuel Artime Theater
900 S.W. 1st St.
Little Havana
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
TransAtlantic Festival: Seu Jorge
April 28
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents Seu Jorge, the cool new samba singer from Rio de Janeiro. His music was captivating in The Life Aquatic, the recent film which starred Bill Murray. 7 p.m.
North Beach Bandshell
73rd Street and Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
FOR KIDS
Greater Miami Youth Symphony - Instrument Demonstration
April 11
Students from the Concert Orchestra will present classical and popular music in concert, as well as a violin soloist performing a concerto with the orchestra. The presentation will include a fun-packed instrument and music-making demonstration. 3:30 p.m.
North Shore Community Center
7250 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
305/267-3002
www.gmys.org
Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children
April 30
Concert featuring Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir -- "Something to Sing About". There are few sounds in music as exquisite as those produced by a well trained boychoir. South Florida's most recognized young vocal organization will provide an afternoon of hearty singing. The audience will be invited to sing-a-long with the boychoir and share in this entertaining and rousing song-filled afternoon. 3 p.m.
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/271-7150
www.sundaymusicals.org
For more music and cultural happenings in Miami, check out our Calendar of Events.
Here’s a look at what’s hot:
JAZZ & LATIN
The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club – Grand Opening
March 31
Grammy-winning Cuban trumpet player Arturo Sandoval opens his new jazz club inside Miami Beach’s historic Deauville Hotel tonight. The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis, Jr. all played at the Deauville back in the day, and now the beat goes on. An impressive lineup of jazz talent from around the country will be making their way to Sandoval’s new jazz mecca. Check out the April lineup.
The Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
305/865-5775
Jazz on the Green Concert Series
April 9
The Frost Studio Jazz Band -- a powerful eighteen-piece big band that performs a diverse range of styles, including swing, funk, Latin and contemporary jazz -- will perform. Bring your blankets, picnic lunches and lawn chairs and enjoy a lazy afternoon listening to jazz by the water. Furry friends on leashes are also welcome.(The concert green space next to Lake Osceola is located behind the Frost School of Music’s Gusman Concert Hall on Miller Drive.) 3 p.m. Free.
Concert Green next to Lake Osceola, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/284-5671
www.miami.edu
University of Miami Salsa Orchestra
April 20
Founded in 1993, the University of Miami Salsa Orchestra is perhaps the only Latin big band in South Florida. The band includes 19 instrumentalists, 8 singers, and a library of over 60 big band arrangements that range from traditional salsa to traditional jazz, Latin Jazz, and fusion. Its members are part of the renowned University of Miami Jazz Department as well as professional musicians who have played with such artists as Maynard Ferguson, Phil Collins, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Santana, and others. Tonight's show features Alexander Pope Norris—trumpet; Dante Luciani–-trombone; and special guest, Grammy-award nominee Sammy Figueroa—percussion. For tickets, call (305) 284-5813. 8 p.m.
UM Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/284-5813
http://www.miami.edu/
Wynton Marsalis and The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
April 25
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis join Yacub Addy and his ensemble of Ghanaian percussionists as they celebrate the rich history and musical heritage of Congo Square, New Orleans. 8 p.m.
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach
877/433-3200
www.concertfla.org
CLASSICAL
University of Miami: Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonia No. 2
April 21
Hurricane Wilma may have been a literal “blow” to Festival Miami 2005 closing night gala, but six months later the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami strikes back with the world premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Sinfonia No. 2. The Frost Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Sleeper, conducting will perform this specially commissioned work made possible by the Abraham Frost Commission Series. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 seniors; and $10 students. 8 p.m.
Miami Symphony Orchestra
April 23
Featuring Irina Muresanu, violin. Program includes Violin Concerto in D, Ludwig van Beethoven; and Symphony No.3 (Organ), Camille Saint-Saëns. 8 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre
541 Lincoln Rd.
Miami Beach
305/275-5666
www.miamisymphony.org
Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Concert
April 30
Don't miss your chance to hear opera's future superstars. Since 1984, Florida Grand Opera's Young Artist Studio has been a launching pad for scores of opera's brightest and best talents. Featured artists include Megan Besley, soprano; Cory J. Renbarger, baritone; and Scott Gilmore, piano. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
The Arts at St. John's
4760 Pine Tree Dr.
Miami Beach
305/613-2325
www.stjohnsmiamibeach.com
Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman
April 30
A truly special evening with legendary violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman performing for the Concert Association of South Florida's 40th Anniversary Kickoff. 6 p.m.
Jackie Gleason Theater
1700 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach
877/433-3200
www.concertfla.org
WORLD MUSIC
TransAtlantic Festival: Nouvelle Vague
April 4
The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival is a celebration of modern world music - the beautiful collision between traditional rhythms and electronica/DJ culture. Enjoy a concert by Nouvelle Vague, who performs new wave in a bossa nova cabaret style, direct from Paris. 9 p.m.
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre
280 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables,
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
New Music Miami ISCM Festival
April 5 - 8
Contemporary music festival featuring lectures and concerts from an international lineup of new music composers and performers.
Wertheim Performing Arts Center
FIU University Park Campus, 1700 SW 107th Ave.
Miami
305/348-1998
www.fiu.edu/~music
Amadou and Mariam
April 26
The Transatlantic Music Festival welcomes the African musical duo, Amadou and Mariam. This is the Florida debut of one of the most popular world music groups today. The blind couple from Mali collaborated with Manu Chao for the #1 CD of the year in Paris. 8 p.m.
Manuel Artime Theater
900 S.W. 1st St.
Little Havana
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
TransAtlantic Festival: Seu Jorge
April 28
Heineken TransAtlantic Festival presents Seu Jorge, the cool new samba singer from Rio de Janeiro. His music was captivating in The Life Aquatic, the recent film which starred Bill Murray. 7 p.m.
North Beach Bandshell
73rd Street and Collins Avenue
Miami Beach
305/672-5202
www.rhythmfoundation.com
FOR KIDS
Greater Miami Youth Symphony - Instrument Demonstration
April 11
Students from the Concert Orchestra will present classical and popular music in concert, as well as a violin soloist performing a concerto with the orchestra. The presentation will include a fun-packed instrument and music-making demonstration. 3:30 p.m.
North Shore Community Center
7250 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
305/267-3002
www.gmys.org
Sunday Afternoons of Music for Children
April 30
Concert featuring Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir -- "Something to Sing About". There are few sounds in music as exquisite as those produced by a well trained boychoir. South Florida's most recognized young vocal organization will provide an afternoon of hearty singing. The audience will be invited to sing-a-long with the boychoir and share in this entertaining and rousing song-filled afternoon. 3 p.m.
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami
1314 Miller Dr.
Coral Gables
305/271-7150
www.sundaymusicals.org
For more music and cultural happenings in Miami, check out our Calendar of Events.
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