Jazz in the Sanctuary

Join us for an afternoon with The Assel Jean-Pierre Trio at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. The performance will be set against the backdrop of Woosler Delisfort’s exhibition, “SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Space.”

The Assel Jean-Pierre Trio is a dynamic jazz ensemble blending jazz, Haitian, gospel, classical, and contemporary influences into fresh, engaging performances. Led by pianist Assel Jean-Pierre Jr., the trio creates memorable experiences through virtuosic musicianship, soulful improvisation, and heartfelt storytelling. This event is a part of The Bridge, a partnership between the FIU Public Humanities Lab, IPC ArtSpace and the Writer's Room at the Betsy Hotel in South Beach.

Set 1: 2:30-3:15

Set 2: 3:45-4:30

SANCTUARY: Our Sacred Place, a captivating photography exhibition by Little Haiti documentary photographer, Woosler Delisfort, delves into the spiritual origins of Miami’s Indigenous, African, and Caribbean communities, sharing moments of divine connection in temples, churches, and mosques. The more than 50-piece exhibition highlights how these cultures are creating sacred spaces in Miami as vital sources of life.

Support for this exhibition is provided by The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation creARTE Program at The Miami Foundation, City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department, Little Haiti Cultural Center, IPC Artspace, iWitness, Public Humanities Lab-Florida International University, The Steven J. Green School for Public and International Affairs-FIU, The Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance. Special thanks to The Jorge M. Perez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation with HistoryMiami Museum, which supported the original iteration of this exhibition.