Piano Masters & New Voices | Tuesdays at The Betsy Hotel
Tuesday, 09/08/2026-09/29/2026, 06:00 pm-11:00 pm
The Betsy Piano Bar
1440 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
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Cost: Free
Piano Masters & New Voices Tuesdays at The Betsy Hotel
6 PM TO 11 PM
Experience an evening of jazz, mentorship, and community, featuring two unique sets. Come for the music, stay for the full Betsy experience. Enjoy dinner at LT Steak & Seafood (Michelin-Star Chef) or grab drinks and light fare at The Piano Bar—perfect for arriving early, taking an intermission break, and making a full evening of it.
Tal Cohen at 6PM, followed by these scheduled performers:
Sep 1 — Tony Font
Sep 8 — Dan Pappas
Sep 15 — Bix Cole
Sep 22 — Ethan Frank
Sep 29 — Ben Collins-Siegel
Piano Masters and New Voices provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate jazz pianists the chance to perform live, learn from top professionals, and connect with Miami’s vibrant music community. Students are selected by Piano Masters and University of Miami professors Tal Cohen and Martin Bejerano. Supported by The Betsy Hotel, The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, and the Jorge Perez Family Foundation CreARTE Program.
About the Piano Masters
Tal Cohen is a Grammy award-winning jazz pianist currently located in Miami. He has received acclaim including winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and was the recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship, performing to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Tal Cohen has played with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, Ignacio Berroa, and Joe Lovano. He currently leads his ensemble which has performed at festivals and venues that include Jazzbez Jazz Festival (Ukraine), Detroit Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival (Australia), and a three-week residency at the Black Cat (San Francisco). His most recent album, Gentle Giants, has received international acclaim and gained him many reviews including a 4-star review from the historic Downbeat Magazine.
Martin Bejerano is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator based in Miami. He is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Jazz Piano Program at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. Bejerano is known for his dynamic performances as both a solo artist and as a longtime member of legendary drummer Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth band. His career includes performances at major jazz festivals worldwide, several acclaimed recordings, and collaborations with leading jazz musicians. Bejerano is recognized for his innovative approach to jazz piano, blending Latin influences with contemporary jazz idioms.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Sep 8, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 6:00pm – 11:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
