Music

The nation’s most exceptional young classical, jazz and pop vocalists come to Miami for a special, one-night performance.

New Year's Eve Music @ The Betsy Hotel The Betsy Live Jazz is the longest-running live music series on Miami Beach - 7 days a week, 9 times a week. No Cover. No Minimum. Stop by for drinks with a side of jazz in The Piano Bar at The Betsy. For dinner reservations in LT Steak and Seafood call 305-673-0044 for booking details. Early Dining from 5 to 9 PM - featuring the Liset Alea Duo Liset Alea is a Cuban-American singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist best known as a solo artist and lead singer in Nouvelle Vague. Alea performs in many languages, has been singled out for her unique world-music style and presence, and for her strong, sultry voice, with a truly beautiful timbre. She'll perform with a guitarist. Later Dining from 9 PM to 2 AM - featuring Vocalist LeNard Rutledge with the Jim Gasior Trio Known as a passionate communicator with an unforgettable voice, LeNard Rutledge was born and raised in Miami's legacy jazz neighborhood, Overtown. Often compared to the legendary Lou Rawls – with a soothing, gentle, and earnest voice - he started his vocal career performing with the Melton Mustafa Orchestra and was soon named The Miami New Times Best Jazz Artist. Jim Gasior (pianist) has performed worldwide, with Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Alih Jey, Chayanne, Little Richard, Michael Bolton, Jose Feliciano, Smokey Robinson, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Terell Stafford, Patti Austin, John Fedchock, Duffy Jackson, Jason Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Robin Eubanks and others. Jim's trio performs regularly with LeNard Rutledge and with other leading vocalists and instrumentalists in Miami - and around the world. This performance presented through the support of the Perez creARTe program.

Join us on Ocean Drive on December 29th for a performance from French Horn Collective as part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free, weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at 5:00 PM. The French Horn Collective is an energetic and progressive band that performs an eclectic variety of Jazz Manouche, Swing, and modern original French music throughout South Florida. Led by Parisian musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, and songwriter Vincent Raffard, this group consists of highly talented musicians from a myriad of musical backgrounds. These events (every Sunday!) are free and open to the public-- and will take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic - ENJOY! Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel! This program is part of the weekly Promenade Sunday Concert Series generously underwritten by The City of Miami Beach, The GMCVB and The Ocean Drive Association.

Join us on Ocean Drive on December 15th for a performance from Duetology and the Wendy Pederson Trio as part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series, a free, weekly concert series presented by the Ocean Drive Association. Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Showtime is at 5:00 PM. Cindy Ellis, a Cuban-American vocalist, has performed at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and New World Symphony Hall. She frequently headlines South Florida jazz venues, including The Betsy Hotel’s "Mostly Jazz" series, and has performed with Coldplay, Jacob Collier, and the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers. Ryan Ellis, an accomplished jazz pianist and award-winning Miami-Dade music educator, has collaborated with jazz greats such as Eddie Jones and Ira Sullivan. Together, as "Duetology," they deliver dynamic jazz performances. Joining them is Wendy Pedersen, a celebrated vocalist and University of Miami alum, renowned for her award-winning jazz artistry and collaborations with stars like Gloria Estefan, Shakira, and Arturo Sandoval. These events (every Sunday!) are free and open to the public-- and will take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic - ENJOY! Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel! This program is part of the weekly Promenade Sunday Concert Series generously underwritten by The City of Miami Beach, The GMCVB and The Ocean Drive Association.

Get ready for an astounding performance with the Simon Mogul Quartet featuring legendary bassist Curtis Lundy, as part of the free Ocean Drive Promenade Music series, on December 8th, 2024! This wonderful evening of live jazz will bring a mix of classics and original compositions, all containing the intensity and excitement Simon and Curtis will undoubtedly bring as members world's most forefront jazz scene, that of New York City! Originally from Miami, Simon Mogul is one of the forefront rising star saxophonists today in New York, and Curtis Lundy is a jazz legend who has performed and recorded with all of the greats. Don't miss this unforgettable night of live music, starting at 5 PM! These events (every Sunday!) are free and open to the public-- and will take place in Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic - ENJOY! Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel! This program is part of the weekly Promenade Sunday Concert Series generously underwritten by The City of Miami Beach, The GMCVB and The Ocean Drive Association.

Celebrate Nu Deco Ensemble’s 10th anniversary in style at our epic Anniversary Concert! Join us as we welcome back surprise guest artists from past seasons, with re-imaginations of music from their catalogs and exciting new collaborative songs. We’re also thrilled to feature the world premiere of an original work by past collaborator and multi-Grammy winning artist, PJ Morton. The evening will include a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s searing and emotional West Side Story and a suite chosen by you, our audience. Don’t miss this grand celebration of our ten seasons in Miami!

Nu Deco returns to the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell as part of our momentous 10th season celebration featuring the trailblazing pop icon, Betty Who. The classically trained singer, dancer, and multi-instrumentalist has experienced practically every dimension of pop cultural visibility: going viral on the bombastic strength of 2014 single “Somebody Loves You,” soundtracking Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot with “All Things,” forming deep ties with foundations like GLAAD and the Trevor Project and becoming an LGBTQ+ icon due to her infectious, always-inclusive artistry. The program for this captivating evening will also feature new music by award-winning composer Gabriella Smith titled Spark, an exciting Nu Deco original composition, and our acclaimed Pharrell Suite, featuring reimaginations of some of his biggest hits as a GRAMMY-winning producer like “Hot in Herre,” “Rock Your Body,” “Happy,” and more.

Nu Deco Ensemble returns to the Adrienne Arsht Center for an exciting evening featuring the genre-bending, Grammy-winning artist, Estelle. Blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, reggae, and soul, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide as a prominent voice in music. The program will also feature a Nu Deco original composition alongside Stravinsky’s iconic Firebird Suite, followed by a brand-new suite that re-imagines Prince’s legendary Purple Rain Album. Since its inception in 2015, Nu Deco Ensemble has exploded onto Miami’s eclectic musical scene captivating audiences, holistically engaging with its community, and fusing innovative, genre-bending orchestral performances and collaborations with the highest levels of musical artistry. Called a "chamber orchestra for the 21st century" by The New York Times, their performances have featured artists including Wyclef Jean, Allen Stone, Macy Gray, Monsieur Periné, Jacob Collier, and Ben Folds; reimagined orchestral suites of the music of Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, The Beatles, and Aretha Franklin; symphonic masterworks from Bernstein, Stravinsky and Gershwin; and new music from some of today's most exciting living composers.

John Lloyd Young is the Tony and Grammy award-winning Frankie Valli from Broadway's Jersey Boys as well as the star of the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film. John Lloyd Young: Broadway’s Jersey Boy is a celebration of classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, Doo-Wop, and R&B standards. Along with tracks from Young’s critically acclaimed debut album My Turn, the show features “Sherry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Hold Me,” “Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “In the Still of the Night” along with treasures from Roy Orbison to The Platters, the Righteous Brothers to Paul McCartney, Adele to Luther Vandross, Little Anthony, Elvis, Tom Jones and more.

The 20th anniversary of the original Broadway musical Hairspray is here! Reunited for the first time ever…. The original Tracy, Penny, and Amber - Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Dancing with the Stars), Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), and Tony nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde). Spend the evening revisiting the show that helped launch their careers and lifetime friendships, all while singing hits from the shows that made you fall in love with them. With 16 Broadway shows and over 200 episodes of television between them, this trio has truly done it all! Join these powerhouse performers on a hilarious and meaningful musical journey about their origins, friendships, careers, and their children. For decades, they performed as teenagers on stage, now see the fully bloomed divas they’ve become in “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” a night of Broadway music and stories you will never forget.