The Soul Of Miami

America’s Next Top Single Artist Showcase – 11/12 @ 7PM
Living Room

iStandard is proud to be a part of this year’s Miami Music Festival, as we are holding our “America’s Next Top Single” event this Friday Night, November 12th at 7PM at Living Room. 15 up-and-coming artists will perform what they feel is their “single”, backed by one of the nation’s hottest bands – CITY OF GOD. (Check out their newest mixtape, Spaceboi Radio Vol 1. HERE). The winner will receive tracks from Platinum Producers Omen (Drake, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Mya, etc.), Rsonist of The Heatmakerz (Cam’Rom, Jim Jones, Nelly, etc.), & Royal Flush (Outkast, Big Boi, etc.), as well as many other career changing tools.

So the big “Beast of the Beats IV” event is history. 30 Producers from all over the world ascended upon Webster Hall, hundreds were in attendance, the legendary D-Dot and Rockwilder were honored with the “iStandard iNfluence Award” as well as judged with our good friend Dre McKenzie from G-Unit, but only one producer could come out victorious. Congratulations to TRISTATE, as he came to the table with musicality beyond belief, and a sound that made Rockwilder stand up and say “Your musicianship separated the men from the boys!”

Check out his interview and footage from the show HERE, and make sure to congratulate him!!!

Just as one of our other favorite producers Swizz Beatz says – “On to the next one!”

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Big Poppa E and the E Band
Thursday, November 25, at 9 PM
The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com

Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose at the age of 13, when he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His specialty was the blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking harmonica player, and became a percussionist with Hodges, James and Smith (back in the early 70s) as well as a studio musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers in 1971 through 1974. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.

While family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues, and 2000 saw the release of his second album, “The First Time Out”, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten original compositions comprising Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. In 2002, E hit his stride, adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them.

2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music. While his albums showcase the sensual range of his vocals and the use of his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument, it is his haunting harp signature style that captivates and inspires his audience. “Mississippi Reminiscence” is the most personal of his work, and “Five Long Years: A Tribute To Carey Bell” has been hailed as sheer unadulterated blues.

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with the Mushy Widmaier Ensemble
Tuesday November 30, at 11 PM
Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach
For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Mushy Widmaier, is a prodigy of Haitian music, born and raised in Port-au Prince. He was completely mesmerized by the black and white suite, the array of tones, timbre’s and notes of the piano during his childhood. It was to become his favorite instrument, and he learned it well.

He is now considered one of the top 10 piano players in the Caribbean, one of its most exceptional masters. The 80’s brought recognition to Mushy and his brother Joel for having infected the Haitian music scene with a highly innovative style known today as the “The School of the New Generation”. Their group, Zekle, became synonymous with a modern jazz sound which includes soft oxygen-like singing, strong melodies, energetic arrangement, meaningful lyrics, keyboard pads and strings elements placed beneath the rhythm section. Mushy also has 150 plus commercial jingles and advertising spots to his credit.

His music has been used to promote the wares of fortune 500 companies such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Prestige Beer and the major banks in Haiti. Mushy Widmaier is a true scholar, and the very definition of a Renaissance musician. His evolution has led him to the following conclusion;

“Haitian Music is song, classical, roots, dance, contemporary, traditional, jazz and all musical genres originated from the Haitian soul. This variety constitutes the opera of our history.” Mushy

This Saturday, November 13 the New World Symphony will feature a sultry, Latin-inspired classical music concert, “Manuel de Falla, Unlikely Seducer”* at the Lincoln Theatre, preceded by a cocktail hour in the lobby. After the concert, take a stroll down Lincoln Road to the nearby Nespresso Boutique, where our signature “Symphony After Hours” bash will take place.

Upon entering the architecturally-chic Nespresso Boutique, you’ll be transported to a Jazz Club from the 1960’s with a soulful live music performance. Guests will lounge and sip on Nespresso Martinis while enjoying savory bites. The vodka bars will be flowing, courtesy of GREY GOOSE vodka, along with wine provided by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

Following the live performance, our DJ will spin remixes of the classics for the rest of the evening, so bring your dancing shoes.
I would love to see you there!

How to join or buy tickets?
1. Contact Stacey Glassman at 305-428-6732 or Julisa Fuste at 305-428-6728 and give them a credit card number to reserve your spot.
2. Or pay online here.

Please guarantee your spot in the new hall, as concerts will sell out quickly. Please note that concert tickets for eight performances, and private events are including in the VIP levels and above.

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with Jowee Omicil and the Core
Tuesday, November 23, from 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Avenue, South Beach
For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and educator, Joseph (“Jowee”) Omicil a native of Montreal, deeply rooted in the island of Haiti, primarily plays the saxophone. He plays his wind instruments in a poetic and harmonious style. Sonny Rollins and many other jazz greats such as Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and Miles Davis influenced his sound.

An alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston where he majored in Music Education, Jowee Omicil brings to his craft innovation and a new development in the music that he creates. He later went on to further his education as he entered the Thelonius Monk Institute among the 20 “hand-picked” around the US and was featured on BET Jazz.

After Berklee, Jowee began to work at Mission Hill School, Boston as the Chair of the Music Department. He held this position for four years while performing with his group “The Core” during his free time. He also created and developed the curriculum for the woodwind and brass department at Bronx Preparatory Charter School and taught there for three years.

As a philanthropist and educator, he often conducts workshops and master classes intended for youths. Jowee Omicil the activist use his gifts wisely, always rallying the youth with “stop the violence” and “stay in school” messages and has been able to save many young lives by means of music. He devoted many hours helping young people as a tutor and mentor for their musical growth at Roland Hayes School of Music in Boston.

Throughout his career, he has shared stage or collaborated with artists such as Kenny Garrett, Branford Marsalis, Black Dada, Beethova Obas, Richard Bona, Marcus Miller, Pharoah Sanders, Lionel Loueke, to name a few.

In 2006, Jowee released his first CD entitled “Let’s Do This” which takes you wherever you want to go. His new CD “Roots & Grooves”, to be released in November, takes you where Jowee wants to take you. As he describes it…”in Roots & Grooves, you will get afro-funky with it in a jazzy and groovy way. BASH!!!”

Saturday, November 13 · 9:00pm – 11:30pm

Tom Tom Magazine goes to Miami!
Miami Music Festival www.miamimusicfestival.org

Saturday Nov. 13th Tom Tom Magazine & Magic Leap Presents:
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9pm More Teeth
9:45 pm The State Of
10:30 pm Sparkydog & Friends
11:30 pm Hard Nips
12:30 am Vivian Girls
1:30 am Beings

Gemma Lounge