Live Jazz at The Betsy: Carole Ann Taylor

The Betsy Hotel welcomes Carole Ann Taylor as one of our 2026 Artists in Residence for Jazz at The Betsy.

7 PM to 10 PM

CAROLE ANN TAYLOR - Jazz singer Carole Ann Taylor is known for her charming and uplifting stage presence. She’s a driving force with an easy way - reflective of jazz’s improvisatory freedom, and has been singing professionally for more than 50 years. 'CAT" Taylor is one of Miami leading ladies of Jazz, and co-produces The Betsy's Overture to Overtown Project.

6 PM TO 12 AM

ANGEL PEREZ - Piano - He is a Miami-born musician, with a jazz degree from Frost School of Music from University of Miami. Angel has performed widely, having started his studies at the SOBE School for the Arts on Miami Beach, in arenas including The Essentially Ellington Competition, Miami Downtown jazz festival, and Okeechobee Music Festival. Angel believes in the power of music to change lives.

BRANDON LEE LEWIS - Drums - has performed internationally with many esteemed artists such as Gil Coggins, Harry Whitaker, Frank Wess, George Mraz, Kenny Garrett, among others. He's also performed on Award-Winning Broadway productions The Color Purple and Memphis and the feature film American Gangster. In addition to impeccable sideman work, he hosted a weekly Sunday night jam session, with a bevy of special guests.

RENEE CRUZ - Upright Bass - Cuban-American bassist Renée Cruz was born and raised in Miami, FL. She moved to New York City in January of 2001 to study with her musical heroes. Since then, she's had the honor of studying with bass legends Sir Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Homer Mensch and Reggie Workman. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New School University for Jazz & Contemporary Music in 2004 and her Masters of Music from The Juilliard School in 2007.

Make a night of it! Reserve your table at LT Steak & Seafood for an unforgettable experience with fine dining and unparalleled live music. Dinner and drinks are also available inside The Piano Bar. Call 305-673-0044 for table reservations.

The Betsy Live Jazz programming is supported The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, with support from the Jorge Perez Family Foundation CreARTE Program, and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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