The 26th ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Schedule

Thu Feb 23 2023 at 06:00 pm to Sun Feb 26 2023 at 10:00 pm

Location

819 Northwest 2nd Avenue,Miami,33136,US | Miami, FL

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THE 26TH ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL

Celebrates International Ladies of Jazz!

The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival was founded 1996 by International Jazz Trumpet Legend and Miami Native Melton Mustafa Sr. The MMJF is now considered a staple in the community and celebrates 26 years of pure Jazz. This years jazz festival is dedicated to the all of the amazing Women Jazz Artist, the late Zakiyyah Mustafa and late Melton Mustafa Sr. We thank you for your dedication to the preservation of Jazz Music. This festival is a performance platform for local artists, international artists, students, educators, local businesses and the community. The MMJF26 welcomes all Jazz lovers regardless of their age, background, gender, social economic status, sexual preference, disability or education. Let's Jazz together!!!
Mustafa Jr.

MMJF26 Artists Lineup: Endea Owens, Mariel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin, Teja Veal, Jazmin Ghent, Nicole Yarling, Quiana Lynell, The Real Tracy Fields, Radio Personality Jill Tracey, Nicole Kidd, Yarelis Gandul, Sherie Vaughn, Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughn, Nailah Mustafa, Michele Bazin, Broward College Jazz Band directed by Waldron Dunkley featuring Yamila Ayala, Florida's favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Vocalist Lenard Rutledge, Yamin Mustafa, James Cotman, Jim Gasior, The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra, New World School of the Arts Jazz Band, and many more...
MMJF26 DAY 1, 2, 3 & 4 DETAILS ARE PROVIDED BELOW. LETS JAZZ!!!


DAY 1 - February 23, 2023 -
Dunns-Josephine Hotel
PRE-JAZZ FESTIVAL MIXER
Jazzy Mixer - Laid back jazz social event. Great networking opportunity. Featuring the Incredible Jazz Vocalist Nicole Kidd and International Jazz Trumpeter Yamin Mustafa.
February 23, 2023 - Dunns-Josephine Hotel
6:00 - 8:00PM
Tickets:
FREE (Please call to make a reservation)

The Dunns - Josephine Hotel
1028 NW 3 Ave.
Miami, Florida 33136
877-571-9311 or 513-477-7781 email [email protected]

DAY 2 - February 24, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
JAZZ ON THE PLAZA - LIVE JAZZ , SPOKEN WORD & SILENT ART AUCTION
February 24, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Plaza
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Jazz on the Plaza event is an outdoor jazz concert which features International Bassist Endea Owens, Vocalist Nicole Yarling, Saxophone Recording Artist Jazmin Ghent, South Florida's favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Nailah Mustafa, Sherie Vaughn, Michele Bazin, Rebecca "Butterfly" Vaughn and many more. Our host for this years Jazz on Plaza Concert is Radio Personality Jill Tracey. Silent art auction, food trucks and vendors will be present.
Attire: Dress to impress
(cool hats and cool socks are welcomed)
General Admission: $30
(Bring blankets, chairs, etc - no venue seating provided)
General Admission: At the door $35
(Bring blankets, chairs, etc - no venue seating provided)
VIP Tickets: $60 (Seating provided)
VIP Tickets: At the door $65 (Seating provided)
*General Admission - Picnic Style Seating (Bring blankets, chairs, etc - no venue seating provided)
*VIP Guests will sit near the performance stage and will have access to the VIP ONLY areas.


DAY 3 - February 25, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
JAZZ WORKSHOPS &
COLLEGE ALL STAR CONCERT
(Featuring Broward College Jazz Band directed by Waldron Dunkley)
JAZZ WORKSHOPS/FEATURED MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
February 25, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
Tickets: $20 Individual Participants
$225 (Featured School band)
Clinicians: Endea Owens, Mariel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin, Teja Veal, Jazmin Ghent, Nicole Yarling, Jesse Jones Jr., Leonard Rutledge

Workshop & Performance Schedule
8:30 AM- On-Site Registration
9:00-9:30 AM School Band Performance TBA
9:30-10:00 AM School Band Performance TBA
10:00-10:30 AM School Band Performance TBA
10:30-11:00 AM School Band Performance TBA
11:00-12:00 PM Jazz Workshop
(Guest Clinicians - Jesse Jones Jr., Jazmin Ghent, Nicole Yarling, Teja Veal, Lenard Rutledge)
12:00-1:00 PM Break ******* Lunch*******
1:00-2:00 PM Jazz Workshops
(Guest Clinicians - Endea Owens, Mairel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin, Quiana Lynell )
2:00-4:30 PM All-Star College Jazz Concert
(Broward College featuring Yamila Ayala and directed by Waldron Dunkley)
Tickets: General admission $20


Day 4 February 26, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
RED CARPET EVENT &
MMJF26 FESTIVAL CONCERT
February 26, 2023
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater

5:00PM RED CARPET EVENT
(Come Camera ready)
(Meet and greet our featured artists on the Red Carpet)
Special Guest Performance - New World School of the Arts Jazz Band directed by Jim Gasior
6:00PM Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Concert
Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Concert featuring Teja Veal, Mariel Bildsten, Shirazette Tinnin,Quiana Lynell Yarelis Gondul, South Florida's favorite entertainer Jesse Jones Jr., Vocalist Lenard Rutledge, Yamin Mustafa, James Cotman, Jim Gasior , The Real Tracy Fields and The Legendary Melton Mustafa Orchestra!
Attire: Dress to impress
Tickets: General Admission $40
General Admission At the door $45
VIP Tickets: $60
VIP at the door $65
*VIP Guests will sit near the performance stage and will have access to the VIP ONLY areas.
MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Celebrating International Ladies of Jazz!!!
26 YEARS OF LIVE JAZZ IN SOUTH FLORIDA!!!

Host Site
Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33136
Phone Number: 786-708-4610
(Parking available in the adjacent lot.)
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Please check out our host hotel:
The Dunns - Josephine Hotel
1028 NW 3 Ave.
Miami, Florida 33136
877-571-9311 or 513-477-7781 email [email protected]
Ask for the MMJF26 rate!
For More Information:
www.meltonmustafajazzfestival.com
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819 Northwest 2nd Avenue,Miami,33136,US, United States

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Tickets

USD 15 to USD 225

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