Music

Shannon Powell is one of the most sought-after drummers and percussionists in the world – a powerful technique steeped in the drumbeats that emanate from the streets of New Orleans. Bring your instrument and jam… New Orleans’ style! Register to perform. Or, just listen!

What does it mean to swing… really swing… with creative intent? Bring your violin, or any instrument! Join 5 String Swing member Dr. Steffen Zeichner for a jam and learning session that will change and inform your understanding of swing! Register to perform. Or, just listen!

Principal Cello of the Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, embodies the complete musician, exemplified through his numerous awards and accolades. Hear the story of a master, and Mr. Kosower’s journey as acclaimed soloist and orchestra member. Register to perform. Or, just listen!

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2023 Summer Concert Series concludes with Ekep Nkwelle. This dazzling Cameroonian-American 2022 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition winner is joined with Luther Allison, piano; Jason Clotter, bass; and Hank Allen-Barfield, drums. Ekep sings her story and deep passion for jazz - with music from great recordings and artists that have influenced and continue to inspire her. “Her voice soars.” - NPR

First-prize winner at the Concert Artists Guild Competition, Sinta Quartet continues with accolades for its virtuosity. Four saxophone masters craft a jaw-dropping experience of Dvořák, Ligeti, Béla Fleck, and others – from works steeped in folk tradition, to time-honored music from around the globe. “A tight-knit ensemble exploding with power and virtuosity!” - Boston Musical Intelligencer

One of the most sought-after drummers and percussionists in the world - a powerful technique steeped in the drumbeats that emanate from the streets of New Orleans. Enjoy noted New Orleans’ musicians Shannon Powell, drums and vocals; Kyle Roussel, piano; and Grayson Brockamp, bass. Just wow! “The most solid, swingin’ and stylistically simpatico rhythms to be found anywhere on the planet.” - Offbeat Magazine

5 String Swing sweeps concertgoers onto their feet with music of Cole Porter to George Gershwin, and everything in between, from the Great American Songbook. Dr. Steffen Zeichner, violin; Flexter Henderson, clarinet - saxophone - cajón; Dr. Greg Diamond, guitar; and Dr. Benjamin Whitman, bass create a lush, holiday celebration!

Principal Cello of the Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, embodies the complete musician, exemplified through his numerous awards and accolades. Joined by pianist, Melivia Raharjo, it’s an incredible evening with music of Beethoven, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Krenek, Myaskovsky, and Martinů. “An exceptionally intelligent and sensitive cellist.” - Chicago Tribune

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2023 Summer Concert Series opens when alumni of the CAP Miami Jazz Institute ALL-STAR Jazz Ensemble return for a full-on REUNION big band, directed by Daniel Strange! A top-tappin’ evening transports listeners to the Big Band era with music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and other giants!

The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College presents Jazz@Koubek, a three-day event featuring resident jazz creators and performers exploring some of the many accents of jazz in Miami. Brilliant musicianship and stories told in post-bop and Afro-Caribbean grooves, roots music, and funk. There is a world of jazz to discover at the Koubek Center, May 11-13. Line up: Thursday 11th May 8pm: Tal Cohen Trio - Brandon Goldberg Trio Friday 12th May 8pm: LaVie Trio and Ed Calle Quartet Saturday 13th 8pm: Lemon City Trio and Aaron Lebos Quartet