Ria’s Debut Album Release Party
November 12, 2010, 10:30pm
The Florida Room
The Florida Room
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.1010
www.riamusiconline.com

“She opened side-stage to John Mayer in September; She ‘rocked’ Melissa Ethridge’s world with her performance at St. Matthews Arena in Boston and she shared the stage with latin music icon Ruben Blades…”

Don’t miss out partying with Miami’s very own Ria on Friday, Nov 12th for her Debut Album Release event in the very heart of her hometown!!

Album Pre-sale happening NOW. For the regular price of her album get a “special party package”! Pre-sale lasts until Nov 11th, 2010.

For more info please go to: www.riamusiconline.com

Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Maria Zouroudis. This Greek-American songstress is known for her powerful, yet heart-felt voice, delivering a fusion of pop, R&B and acoustic soul. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails. For cabana reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139

Wednesday, November 3rd, 10:00pm
Bar 721
721 N Lincoln Lane
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Bar 721’s Live Wednesdays continues as we present Zaida and the Drifters, LIVE!
$5 Door Cover
Age: 21+
Drink Specials ALL NIGHT!

A little bit about Zaida and the drifters:
The new acoustic trio known as “Zaida & the Drifters” consists of masculine and feminine musicality coming together as one. The magic happened when Tony Cruz, an active musician in the South Florida music scene, and David Denmark, a drummer aficionado (aka The Drifters) discovered the local singer Zaida – a Miami native who had learned to play piano from her mother by age twelve and had released her first album ‘Train Ride’ in 2000. Together and with a new collection of original songs and a growing repertoire of eclectic material, The Drifters and The Songstress make every performance an intimate experience. Each song tells a story and each lyric absorbed. If music is a window to the soul then Zaida and The Drifters are inviting us to peek in to theirs….

For more information:
www.reverbnation.com/show/3314602#!/zaida
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXbfl5SF59s

Come join us for a great night of LIVE MUSIC!

The Miami Bach Society Presents Arcanum, Miami’s Own Early Music Ensemble
Sunday, November 28th, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.
Temple Emmanuel, 1701 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

On Sunday, November 28th, 2010, at 4:00 p.m. the Miami Bach Society will present the Baroque Ensemble Arcanum. This will be the third of its annual season performances and the premier of Miami’s own early music group. It will be held at Temple Emmanuel, 1701 Washington Avenue on Miami Beach.

The concert will be led by co-directors Tony Boutté (tenor) and Colin St. Martin (baroque flute), and will also feature Robert Heath (harpsichord), June Huang (violin), and Annalisa Pappano (viola da gamba). Boutee is professor of voice at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. St. Martin teaches at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore.

They will be performing works of the French Baroque Era. entitled, L’Eau de Vie: Intoxicating Music of the French Baroque and will feature vocal music in praise of coffee and drink, including what is believed to be the Florida premier of Nicolas Bernier’s coffee cantata (Le Caffé). Also featured will be charming chamber music by Rameau, Léclair and Blavet.

Tickets for the performance are $30 general admission, $40 preferred admission. ($5 more at the door). Students up to the age of 18 are admitted free of charge. College and graduate students pay $5. For tickets and information call 305-669-1376 or visit www.miamibachsociety.org

The Miami Bach Society is the area’s principal organization performing and presenting classical music written before 1800. The Bach Society is sponsored in part by the generous donations of the City of Coral Gables, the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, the Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners, the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Federal; Republic of Germany, American Airlines, Classical South Florida, 89.7 F.M., WLRN, the Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation, the Miami Herald, Bell South, Bill Ussery Motors, FPL, the Biltmore Hotel, Waste Management, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Lady Suzanna P. and Carlton Tweed Foundation, as well as its many other generous supporters and friends.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Manuel Valera Quartet with special guest Felipe Lamoglia, Thursday, November 18, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach. There is no cover. For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

With special guest Felipe Lamoglia
Felipe Lamoglia is a Cuban saxophonist, composer, and arranger. After moving to the United States in 1999, he started playing locally with great artists such as the late Celia Cruz, and also began performing regularly with Grammy Award-winner Arturo Sandoval. Felipe contributed as arranger, composer, and performer on Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album “Rumba Palace”. In 2007 his first solo album, “Dimensions”, recorded in Brazil, was released. This project incorporates his Afro-Cuban roots with strong influences of Jazz and Brazilian music.

This dynamic and prolific artist has recorded five cd’s as a bandleader. His critically acclaimed debut cd “Forma Nueva”, featuring John Patitucci, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Bill Stewart and Seamus Blake, received nationwide airplay and garnered strong reviews in the jazz and music press: Billboard, Jazztimes, Jazziz, All Music Guide and Latin Beat among others. “Historia”, a jazz quartet recording for Fresh Sounds New Talent followed in 2005. Then in 2006 “Melancolia”, which employed a string quartet incorporating world rhythms and classical concepts in the jazz idiom that opened up new vistas of compositional colors and textures across the full range of Valera’s sources. In 2007, “Vientos” represented a new working quartet, featuring bassist James Genus, drummer Ernesto Simpson and saxophonist Joel Frahm. His fifth major recording and most recent work, “Currents”, was released on MaxJazz on October of last year featuring Ernesto Simpson and James Genus.

Manuel’s most recent recognition for “Vientos” is the Jazziz Critics’ Choice for “The Best of 2007” and the “2007 Jazz Twirlies,” a celebration award given to those most worthy in modern jazz. He is a recipient of the 2006 Chamber Music America’s New Works Commission, the 2005 ASCAP Young Composers Award and a final nominee of the 2005 Jazz Journalist Association’s awards in the Up & Coming Musician of the Year category. Manuel also tours with Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval and drummer Dafnis Prieto.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café
present:
Brian Wolfe & Audio Lobo
Thursday, October 21, at 9 PM
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
305-534-3600

Immersed in the Miami local music scene, saxophonist Brian Wolfe has performed and recorded with many local acts including his own Audio Lobo, The Spam Allstars, Nicole Henry, Jesse Jackson, Suenalo, Diogo Brown, Batuke Samba Funk, The Square Egg, Raw B Jae and the Liquid Funk, Toty Viola, Hashbrown, The Kind, and many others. Audio Lobo is Brian’s brainchild. Creating a new wave in the local scene with their freshly instrumental funk/jazz sound since 2007, Audio Lobo has been garnering praise from various music-loving audiences around South Florida. With an original blend of instrumental funk/jazz and Latin jazz focused on heavy grooves, Audio Lobo is a mood-evoking ensemble that impacts audiences leaving a lasting impression.

Featuring:
Brian Wolfe, tenor sax
Ted Zimmerman, trumpet
Camilo Velandia, guitar
Diogo Oliveira, bass
Nomar Negroni, drums

The Van Dyke Cafe
KCC Productions

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid with the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet
Tuesday, November 16, from 11 PM – 2 AM.
Jazid is located at 1342 Washinton Avenue, South Beach.
For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

KCC Productions and Jazid present
Jazz at Jazid!
Negroni’s Trio
and special guest
Thania Sanz
Tuesday, October 19, 11 PM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach
305-673-9372

Jose Negroni is a pianist and composer of remarkable creativity and brilliance. He has worked with pop artists Chayanne, Carmita Jimenez, Yolandita Monge, Jose Luis Rodriguez and Braulio among others, as well as with Jazz greats Ed Calle on saxophone, percussionist Sammy Figueroa, trombonist Juan Pablo Torres and renowned violinist Federico Britos.

In 1995 Negroni moved to Miami where he became Creative Manager for Sony Music Publishing Latin, mentoring and signing many young writers, meanwhile developing his own compositions and concepts. His first album, “Naturaleza/Nature” on Universal Music Latino, contains elements of jazz, pop and Latin music and pays tribute to the spirit of his native island in tunes such as ‘Isla’, ‘Coqui, Coqui’ (which refers to the little frog with its characteristic cry which only dwells in Puerto Rico) and ‘Nature’, the title track of the album, inspired by the fresh and rich landscape of Puerto Rico’s natural paradise.

As a member of a new generation of Puerto Rican artists, whose sensibility goes beyond salsa, Negroni is obviously involved in a grand love affair with the acoustic piano and his music has a delightful beauty, anchored in jazz with hints of classical lyricism and New Age.

Grammy nominee Thania Sanz graduated from one of the most prestigious schools for jazz and composition, the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Her love of performing with her guitar and original material has led her to be known like one of the best live acts in Los Angeles and Miami. She has produced and recorded 4 cd’s, where you can hear her sophisticated approach, musically and lyrically, and her sensitivity in performing them. Her songwriting, singing style, and musical vision can take us through beautiful journeys of passion for life, like the troubadours of the old days.

Featuring: Jose Negroni, piano Nomar Negroni, drums Josh Allen, bass and special guest Thania Sanz, guitar and vocals

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jazid.net

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Silvano Monasterios and the Fourth World Ensemble, Thursday November 11, 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.

Voted “Best Jazz Musician in Miami (2009)” by the Miami New Times, pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios hails from Caracas, Venezuela. In 1989, he traveled to Miami, Florida to participate at the Miami Jazz Festival. After obtaining an “Outstanding Soloist Award” at the University of Colorado in 1991, Silvano received a music scholarship from the University of Miami, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1995.

Silvano has performed with a number of important artists including Ira Sullivan, Terumasa Hino & the World Jazz All-Stars, Othello Molineaux, Dave Liebman, Melton Mustafa, Marc Johnson, Donald Byrd, Alan Harris, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Nathen Page, Randy Brecker, Sammy Figueroa, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Paul Wertico, Mark Egan, Shakira, David Lee Roth, and Nestor Torres.

In 1998, Silvano was voted “New Artist of the Year” at the Hennessy Cognac Jazz Search in New York City. 1998 also marked the release of his first CD, Roads Not Taken, which received outstanding reviews in the U.S. and Latin America.

He earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano and Pedagogy in 2004 from The University of Miami. DownBeat Magazine honored Silvano as the winner of its “Best Jazz Instrumental Soloist Award” in the 28th Annual (2005) Student Music Awards. In 2006, his new recording, Fostered, was released. Fostered features all original compositions, including “Avila”, mentioned above.

In 2007, Dogleg Records, a new independent company, released a recording of a live concert by the Wertico/Egan/Monasterios Trio entitled “Jazz Impressions”. Silvano composed, performed & co- produced two songs, including the title track, of the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated album, “The Magician”, by Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion. This wonderful CD has been nominated as “Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year”.

The 4th World Ensemble, emerging in 2007 from Monasterios’ desire to experiment with the fusion of Latin Rhythms, World Music and Pure Jazz, features Monasterios on piano, accompanied by percussion, drums, bass and saxophone. The ensemble performs all original music composed and arranged by Silvano Monasterios.

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with the Troy Roberts Quartet, Tuesday November 9, at 11 PM. Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Hailing from the remote location of Perth, West Australia, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts has recently relocated to the USA. Having completed a Masters and currently teaching part-time at the University of Miami, Troy recently won two consecutive Downbeat Jazz Soloist Awards, two consecutive West Australian Music Industry Awards, was the only Australian finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, and continues to maintain a busy performance schedule around Australia, Europe and the USA.

Having shared the stage with greats such as Sammy Figueroa, Robby Ameen, Lew Soloff, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Kevin Mahogany, Slide Hampton, Gary Bartz, Geoff Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Dennis McCrell, Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, Troy has not only just released his third album, The XenDen Suite – an 8-part composition for jazz quartet and string quartet – but also his first DVD – a live concert performance of The XenDen Suite.

Troy leads two bands: The exciting nu-jazz project, The Jive Collective features some seriously talented young Miami-based artists, while showcasing Troy’s original compositions – an eclectic concoction of jazz, groove, Latin and neo-soul. And Troy’s Quartet sets its focus on capturing the raw energy and excitement of the moment in a straight-ahead, hard swinging jazz style, with repertoire comprising original compositions and re-arranged jazz and contemporary classics.

Recent Awards
2010 Perth Jazz Society Member’s Choice Award
Perth Jazz Society Best Jazz Performance Award (Troy
Roberts Double Quartet)
Downbeat Student Music Award – Jazz Soloist

2009 WAMI Award – Best Original Jazz Act (VOID)
Finalist in the Wangaratta Jazz Saxophone Competition.

2008 Grammy Nomination (for performance on ‘The Magician’)
Semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International
Saxophone Competition
WAMI Award – Best Original Jazz Act (VOID)

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble Tuesday, November 2, from 11 PM – 2 AM. Jazid is located at 1342 Washinton Avenue, South Beach. For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.

In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight” at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.

In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote” and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.

In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Café present
Miles High
featuring
Dave Siegel

Thursday, October 14, at 9 PM
846 Lincoln Road, South Beach
305-534-3600

David Siegel is a Miami-based producer/songwriter/musician whose name has appeared as such on over 30 million records sold worldwide. David is known for performing most of the instruments on his own productions, as well performing as a musician for countless sessions outside of his own work. David is equally comfortable in a jazz environment while performing with Latin jazz great trumpet master Arturo Sandoval and others. David currently resides in South Beach and continues his work writing and producing out of Miami as well as producing and playing.

Featuring:
Dave Siegel, keyboard
Jacin Nagao, guitar
Harvel Nakundi, drums
Kirk Green, bass

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Benjamin Herman Quartet
Byron Carlyle Theatre
500 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL
Saturday, November 13, 8:30 pm
$25 General Admission
$50 VIP ticket (priority entrance and seating)
$15 Seniors (65+) w/ id
$15 Students w/ id
Buy Tickets Now or call Tigertail at 305 545 8546

New Jazz from the Netherlands
As part of the New Cool of the jazz scene in the Netherlands Benjamin Herman blows away every cliché while working hard to return jazz to the dance floor, and building bridges between the mainstream, improvisational jazz and the pop scene. He began his career when he received a saxophone as a bar mitzvah present. Since then, Benjamin has become known as the hardest-working, sharpest-dressing and most original musician in the Netherlands. He is the winner of several Edison awards (the Dutch Grammys). Joining him are some of Holland’s finest players. Bassist Ernst Glerum has worked with Steve Lacy, Lee Konitz, Han Bennink and John Zorn. Guitarist Anton Goudsmit has worked with Tony Allen, Han Bennink and John Zorn, and is a founding member of the Ploctones. Anton appeared here at the Byron Carlyle two years ago with Eric Vloeimans. Drummer Joost Patocka performs with the Beets, Carolyn Breuer, Ernst Glerum, Jazz Cats, and Five Up High.
“Benjamin Herman seems to re-invent himself for each CD. While his style and sound remain recognizable, his borders extend each time.” Jazz
“This is music that also scores high on an international scale … with this release he will likely become too big for our country!”
– Jazzism Magazine (Netherlands)
Read more about Benjamin Herman at benjaminherman.nl

KCC Productions and Jazid present Jazz at Jazid, with Silvano Monasterios and The Fourth World Ensemble, Tuesday October 12, at 11 PM. Jazid is located at 1342 Washington Ave, South Beach. For more information, call (305) 673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Voted “Best Jazz Musician in Miami (2009)” by the Miami New Times, pianist-composer Silvano Monasterios hails from Caracas, Venezuela. In 1989, he traveled to Miami, Florida to participate at the Miami Jazz Festival. After obtaining an “Outstanding Soloist Award” at the University of Colorado in 1991, Silvano received a music scholarship from the University of Miami, from which he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1995. Silvano has performed with a number of important artists including Ira Sullivan, Terumasa Hino & the World Jazz All-Stars, Othello Molineaux, Dave Liebman, Melton Mustafa, Marc Johnson, Donald Byrd, Alan Harris, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo Sandoval, Nathen Page, Randy Brecker, Sammy Figueroa, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Paul Wertico, Mark Egan, Shakira, David Lee Roth, and Nestor Torres. In 1998, Silvano was voted “New Artist of the Year” at the Hennessy Cognac Jazz Search in New York City. 1998 also marked the release of his first CD, Roads Not Taken, which received outstanding reviews in the U.S. and Latin America. He earned his Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano and Pedagogy in 2004 from The University of Miami. DownBeat Magazine honored Silvano as the winner of its “Best Jazz Instrumental Soloist Award” in the 28th Annual (2005) Student Music Awards. In 2006, his new recording, Fostered, was released. Fostered features all original compositions, including “Avila”, mentioned above. In 2007, Dogleg Records, a new independent company, released a recording of a live concert by the Wertico/Egan/Monasterios Trio entitled “Jazz Impressions”. Silvano composed, performed & co- produced two songs, including the title track, of the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated album, “The Magician”, by Sammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion. This wonderful CD has been nominated as “Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year”. The 4th World Ensemble, emerging in 2007 from Monasterios’ desire to experiment with the fusion of Latin Rhythms, World Music and Pure Jazz, features Monasterios on piano, accompanied by percussion, drums, bass and saxophone. The ensemble performs all original music composed and arranged by Silvano Monasterios.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present Deskarga Jam Band
Friday October 8, at 9 PM.
The VanvDyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.
For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Deskarga Jam Band….Timba meets Latin Jazz. Composed of Cuban-American musicians with a unique free style of playing, the musicians individually have performed with Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada, Los Sobrinos, Tipica Tropical, among others. Deskarga’s repertoire covers everything from Benny Moré, Los Van Van, Buena Vista, and NG La Banda to Celia Cruz. The band has played to the greater Miami dance audience in venues such as Alcazabas, Macabi Cigar Bar, Mojitos & Calle Ocho Festival among others, as well as numerous private and corporate events.

Deskarga have earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship and their exciting energetic live performances. They can captivate audiences’ hearts with their soulful montunos, explosive percussion riffs, and melodic vocal improvisations.

SVEDKA Vodka and Giant Step invite you to an exclusive opportunity to hear the sounds of Nothing, N*E*R*D’s upcoming 4th album, which will be out everywhere on November 2nd. On Thursday October 7th at The Florida Room at Delano the listening party comes to Miami on its way across the country.

Entrance is free, but strictly RSVP only.

The Florida Room at Delano, A Morgans Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Whereas their first album, In Search Of…, was an imaginative, exploration of identities, their second album, Fly Or Die, sought out the range of genres and sounds that have influenced the group, and their third album, Seeing Sounds, grinded everything together, Nothing promises to be an album that delivers a brand new N*E*R*D sound, an album that amplifies the attitudes, style and persona that has made Pharrell, Chad and Shae the transcendent cultural icons they are today.

KCC Productions and Jazid present the LeNard Rutledge Ensemble
Tuesday, October 5, from 11 PM – 2AM.
Jazid is located at 1342 Washinton Avenue, South Beach.
For more information call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. Growing up in Miami, Florida, LeNard was always surrounded by many different musical styles. His parents had an extensive music collection ranging from Classical, Jazz, Hymns and the funk of James Brown.

In the fall of 1984, LeNard went to St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh, NC. LeNard was awarded a Band Scholarship by Dr. Harold Jeffries (Director of Bands). It was in Raleigh when LeNard’s musical journey took flight. In the fall of 1984, he recorded two jingles for WLLE, a local AM radio station. He played drums, co-wrote and sang background vocals. He played timpani and general percussion in the Concert band and was the back–up drummer for the Jazz Ensemble. After a year of hinting and periodic begging, LeNard got his first big break. In the fall of 1986, LeNard sang the ballad “Teach Me Tonight” at the Annual Spring Concert. His confidence grew as he sang more songs, which led to other projects such as studio work and voice-over jobs. For fear of letting his drumming chops falter, LeNard played at area clubs to keep the rust away. A musical friend (Rick Best) introduced him to song writing.

In 1992, Stanley Baird, an area saxophonist, asked LeNard to submit songs for his upcoming CD, Stop, Look & Listen. Stan recorded three of his songs and released them on his label, Saxony Records. In 1995, LeNard submitted two of those songs to the Billboard Songwriting Contest. One of the songs, “So In Love (with you)” placed in the top 1% of 50,000 R&B entries. In the fall of 1995, he returned for a while to Miami. Needing extra cash to return to school, a childhood friend, Alan Morley told him he could earn extra money producing Rap and Hip-Hop Music. He introduced him to Gary Bradshaw (a Miami Rapper). From October 1995 to January 1996, LeNard “ghost wrote” and produced 9 original tracks for Gary. After returning to school in January of 1996, LeNard made the Dean’s List and Graduated in May 1997 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Hygiene and Safety.

In May 1997, LeNard moved back to Miami. In October 1997, LeNard auditioned as a vocalist for the Melton Mustafa Orchestra. He got the gig and was the featured vocalist until 2003. LeNard has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida. The Museum of Contemporary Art, the Van Dyke Café and O’Hara’s Jazz Pub are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnenna Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD, Hello World, was released in November.

October 2010
thevandykecafe.com
Van Dyke Cafe Upstairs
846 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

1- Eversoklever, The sounds of big band Swing Rockability, Ska, Jazz, Latin and Blues
2- Rhythm & Blues Series, Ike & Val Woods Revue, Soul & Blues Revue
3- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series, Ulises Caloz, La Gente Maranja, Special guests Gaby Villanueva, and Odas many more! Hosted by Adrian Guerra
4- Karina Iglesias, Singer/songwriter
5- Jamie Ousley Trio, Featuring pianist Joe Davidian and Austin Mcmahon
6- Maryel Epps, Diva of song & love
7- SJ, Acoustic songman
8- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series, KCC Productions Presents Deskarga Jam Band, Timba meets Latin Jazz
9- Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary Soul and R&B
10- Latin Jazz Series, Oriente, Afro-Cuban Fusion
11- Dr. Ed Calle, Special guest Negroni’s Trio. One of the most recorded saxophonists in history, two-time Latin Grammy Nominee.
12- Artist Of The Month Dana Paul, Electrik Fused Jazztet. Putting vocal artistry to Jazz Fusion.
13- Comedy and music night with Freddy Stebbins and Miami’s Best Comics!
14- KCC Jazz Night Series, Dave Siegel & Miles High, Jazz/Pop fusion
15- Leslie Smith, New Orelans soul of Jazz diva
16- Hot Havana Salsa Night Series Tony Succar y el Grupo Mixtura Latin. Jazz, a journey through S. Amrica and Latin Caribbean.
17- Nu Soul Sunday Series, Leesa Richards, Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…
18- Florida Memorial Night At The Van Dyke, Hosted by Nicole Yarling, Violinist and Vocalist
19- Gecko Jazz, Blend of Afro Caribbean, Be-bop, and Brazilian flavor.
20- Araya Orta, Latin Jazz quartet
21- KCC Jazz Night Series Brian Wolfe and Audio Lobo, Original Funk/Jazz fusion
22- Lanzallamas! Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
23- Cuban Music Series Conjunto Progreso Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
24- Joshua Stedman. Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.
25- Under The Covers Tribute Series The Brass Evolution (11 pc “Classic Horn” style band) A tribute to the bands “Chicago & Blood Sweat & Tears”
26- Nicole Henry, Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist
27- Jazzilla Cd Release Party Jazz, Funk/Fusion Rock/Pop
28- KCC Jazz Night Series The Felipe Lamoglia Ensemble, Grammy-winning saxophonist plays New Directions in Afro-Cuban Beats
29- Jean P. Jam, Deep roots Reggae
30- Zombie Prom fea. Iko Iko, Blues & acoustic funk. Halloween costume contest.
31- 2nd Annual Halloween Block Party. 7pm-11pm featuring Tony Succar & His Thriller Salsa Band. Music tribute to Michael Jackson.
Songwriter Nights Series
Dead Rockstars 9pm-1am
Costume Party. Miami’s Best Songwriters dress up like the dead rock star they are covering.

The Soulcial
10/03/2010, 8pm-12am
BED
929 washington ave
www.thesoulcial.com

The Soulcial: Live Music Dinner Party
this week featuring Sassy Singz

Dinner For 2 : Dinner For 10 : Drinks For 3 : Bottle For 5 : Chilling At The Bar Lounging In A Bed : Loving The Live Music : Ready For The Party : No matter what you want to do this Sunday at The Soulcial we are ready to give it to you.

Make Sure You RSVP To thesoulcial@gmail.com if you are attending this weekend

Soul Of Miami invites you to a special Cat Shell show featuring a photo shoot by Anthony Jordon at Van Dyke Cafe.

Thursday, September 30, 9pm
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach

Cat Shell, a seductive songstress residing in Miami Beach, FL, is here to bring her unique mix of jazzy pop/soul to the listening ears of the world. Cat has taken her eclectic taste in music and formulated a style that combines the sounds of the past with the present. Cat Shell’s music brings with it an aura of familiarity and radio-friendly artistry.

Anthony Jordon, as a self taught photographer, my vision is just that: to see what can be shot and shown through my camera lens, and then presented as artistically and professionally as possible, exceeding the expectations of my clients.

Soul Of Miami is doing this just because we can. We like Cat and Anthony and Van Dyke, so we set this up so we could have a good photo gallery of one of our favorite singers. That’s it, we are making no money out of this, just doing it for fun. We hope you will join us for a drink and to listen to some excellent music. You’ll show up in the gallery, no doubt, as well. Hope to see you there!

www.catshellmusic.com
www.thevandykecafe.com
antjphotog.paradepro.com
fashion by Danittza Zimic www.shopmionline.com

The Paul Shewchuk Quartet featuring vocalist DeDee Wilde will be at Jazid Tuesday, October 26, from 11 PM to 2 AM. Jazid is at 1342 Washington Ave., South Beach. For more info call 305-673-9372 or visit jazid.net.

Miami native Diane Broomfield grew up in an eight-sibling family wherein music was a constantly defining factor. She picked up the nickname “Dee Dee” (which she now spells “DeDee”) in early childhood; and she borrowed the surname “Wilde” from older brother Ron, who attained international fame as R&B balladeer Eugene Wilde in the mid-’80s. She first appeared on record with the family group Tight Connection in the late ’70s via a single deal with Taurus Records.

Subsequently performing as Life, La Voyage, and Simplicious, the unit enjoyed a minor R&B hit in 1984 under the latter name with “Let Her Feel It.” In 1988, Wilde released her first single, “I Found You”. The U.K. success of this and “Lap of Luxury” led to her debut album, No Way Out, released only in Europe and Japan. Her style here blended elements of powerful belters like Chaka Khan and deeper tones à la Evelyn “Champagne” King, and solidified her position as a commanding soul-ballad singer.

She co-wrote (under the name D. Williams) and co-produced all of the material on the album. Proving her flexibility, she guested on dance group Urban High’s 1989 cover of Loleatta Holloway’s Runaway, and added touches of house and hip- hop to her sophomore set, 1992’s Get-A-Way. Before and during her solo recordings she had also done session work with acts including James Brown, Phyllis Hyman, and INXS. She had also made a name as a top live performer in Miami’s local club scene.

Her track record in both of these areas caught the attention of a France-based club owner, who was putting together a club act including bandmates of Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire, among others. Wilde took the gig and got the chance to work with idols, including Wonder and Chaka Khan as a result. Simultaneously, she independently released Get-A-Way to the U.K. market under the title I Love You on Trans-A. In 2001, she recorded her third album, PG-13, for family label Wilde City.

Hal Schaefer’s “Besame Mucho” showcases the talents of bassist Paul Shewchuk. Originally from Canada and now part of the Florida jazz scene, Paul has worked with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ira Sullivan, Larry Elgar, the Joe Piscopo Big Band and Melton Mustafa to name a few. He is an “in-demand” bass player and a favorite of Hal’s.

“Paul Shewchuk’s quickstepping bass line sets the mood for “My Brother Melton,” on Jesse Jones’ CD “So Then Collection”, as he and the swift-sticking drummer James Cotman open this standout track with a bebop pulse.” (Bob Weinberg, Jazz & Blues Florida, June 2009)

LA ONDA LATINA
OCTOBER 3, 2010, 8:30PM TO 12:30AM
UPSTAIRS AT THE VAN DYKE CAFE
846 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.thevandykecafe.com

LA ONDA LATINA Presents: Ulises Caloz, La Gente Naranja, Gabby Villanueva, ODAS at Van Dyke Cafe

Cost: Free – Latin Rock/Pop – Spanish Rock/Pop

Come join us for a night of LIVE LATIN MUSIC in the Van Dyke Cafe new monthly music series “LA ONDA LATINA” featuring rocking performances by two of South Florida’s most talented and musically powerful band LA GENTE NARANJA, ULISES CALOZ, ODAS, GABBY VILLANUEVA, and more….. you can’t miss it!

Upstairs at the Van Dyke Café – 846 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 – Phone: 305-534-3600

Show starts at 8PM! and it’s FREE!

Organized by ADRIAN GUERRA and RANDY SINGER

LA GENTE NARANJA
La Gente Naranja is an energetic Ecuadorian Rock en Español band based in Miami, Florida. La Gente Naranja started in 2009 with band members Eddie Garcia (vocals and guitar), Jose Nouel (drums) and Diego Saa (vocals and bass guitar). The group made its first breakthrough in 2010 with the release of the music video for their first single “Luz al Sur”, and their debut album of the same name. The band was born out of a sentiment shared by millions of people with a thirst for a new sound to identify their generation with…plus, they wear oranges on their heads!

ULISES CALOZ
Ulises Caloz is the “true independent artist.” With his self-produced debut album, “9 years” in the making, Ulises Caloz presents us with 12 original pop/rock tracks filled with powerful lyrics and instantly appealing melodies. Ulises Caloz’s self-produced debut album, “9 years” in the making, presents us with 12 original pop/rock tracks filled with powerful lyrics and instantly appealing melodies. Featuring some of Miami’s finest musical talents, this album elevates the familiar sounds of today’s mainstream latin music to a new level. In songs like “Que Se Sentira” (What does it feel) a beatleish styled ballad produced alongside well re-known latin producer and artist *MonteRosa*, you will undoubtely connect with the nostalgic behind many of Ulises Caloz’s songs. “Te Estoy Rogando ” (I Am Begging You), an uptempo track that dweels on the desperation for forgiveness of a man’s human imperfections which has cost him the love of his life. With his
independent release of “9 years”, Ulises celebrates the latin pop/rock music that has influenced him since his early years growing up in his natal Cali, Colombia and pays tribute to all those who with hard-work and perseverence are able to bring to an audience the magic of their craft.

ODAS
One of the best Latino Pop/Rock bands to come out of South Florida. By popular demand, ODAS returns! Their new album “Al Final” is packed with amazing songs packed with stories of love, triumph, pain, and anguish. ODAS’ members, Karla Iriarte (vocals), Calors Iriarte (electric guitar), Victor Hugo (acoustic guitar and vocals), Camilo Machado (bass), form a powerful musical force and a “band to watch.” Formed in 2005, ODAS debut album “5 Sentidos” exploded in the South Florida scene and they became one of the most talked about bands. ODAS has a distinctive sound that stays true to their Bolivian roots while taking Rock/Pop to new heights and represents the potential that can be achieved as an independent band.

GABBY VILLANUEVA
Born in Mexico City and raised in Los Angeles, where she studied drama and dance, Gabby Villanueva has successfully and independently jumped-started her career. She released her 10-track album on iTunes and national retailers (without a record label) and turned heads (and ears) onto her sound, a mix of mariachi and pop-rock. She was the first indie artist to reach the top-10 on iTunes Latino. Villanueva uses her songs to talk about important issues like immigration, war, and of course, unrequited love. In 2002, she was a contestant on Telemundo’s reality show Protagonistas De la Música, and worked for Telemundo has an entertainment reporter. Gabby Villanueva is one of the few young multi-talented performers who has captured the hearts of audiences from all over the US and Latin America with her music and charismatic personality. The small screen has been part of her life, working with the most important national Spanish-speaking networks in the United States. Gabby worked on her debut album, titled “Mundos Diferentes” (Different Worlds), as singer, songwriter and producer. Most recently Gabby sang the National Anthem for the Florida Marlins at the Dolphin stadium with a sold out crowd.

KCC Productions and the Van Dyke Cafe present the Felipe Lamoglia Quartet, Thursday, October 28, at 9 PM. The Van Dyke is located at 846 Lincoln Road, South Beach.

Felipe Lamoglia is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Born and educated in Cuba, he is a graduate of the prestigious Superior Institute of Art (ISA). By the age of 18 he was a member of Cuba’s acclaimed dance band, NG La Banda. In 1992 he moved to Brazil where he lived for seven years, absorbing the country’s musical and spiritual wealth and playing with great artists such as Raul de Souza, Arismar do Espirito Santo and others. With Bocato he recorded two albums and participated in the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Brazil, Felipe founded his own quartet, Tumbao, and taught at the University of Free Music in Sao Paolo.

In 1999 Lamoglia relocated to the U.S. where he immediately began performing with the late Celia Cruz. In 2001 he began playing with Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, performing all over the world and recording on Trumpet Evolution, as well as two DVD releases: Live at the Blue Note NYC and Live at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. In 2004 he joined Grammy winner Gonzalo Rubalcaba, recording on his Grammy-nominated album, Paseo (Blue Note).

In 2006 Lamoglia arranged and played on Ignacio Berroa’s debut album Codes, also released on Blue Note and nominated for a Grammy. In 2007 Felipe contributed as arranger, performer, and composer for Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album, Rumba Palace.

Throughout the years he has continued to develop his solo work and in 2007 released his first solo CD, Dimensions, recorded in Brazil. This album incorporated Felipe’s Afro-Cuban roots with a blend of Brazilian music and straight-ahead jazz. He is currently promoting his quintet, Afro-Cuban Beats.

Felipe has shared the stage with musical giants such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Wynton Marsalis, Eldar, Dafnis Prieto, Ignacio Berroa and many others, participating in Major Jazz Festivals in the U.S. and abroad including JVC, Playboy, Newport, Henieken Jazz, Red Sea and in venues such as Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, Yoshi’s, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola and many more.

For more information, call 305-534-3600 or visit thevandykecafe.com.

Audio Lobo at Jazid
Sept 21, 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
South Beach
www.jazid.net

KCC Productions presents “Jazz at Jazid” with Brian Wolfe and Audio Lobo.

Audio Lobo is the Miami-founded brainchild of saxophonist Brian Wolfe. Creating a new wave in the local scene with their freshly instrumental funk/jazz sound in 2007; Audio Lobo has since been garnering praise from various music loving audiences around South Florida. With an original blend of instrumental funk/jazz and Latin jazz focused on heavy grooves, Audio Lobo is a mood-evoking ensemble that impacts audiences leaving a lasting impression.

Ernesto Simpson at Jazid
Sept. 28, 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave
South Beach
www.jazid.net

KCC Productions presents the Ernesto Simpson Quartet Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 PM at the Van Dyke Cafe and Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 11 PM at Jazid. In the USA from Britain, Ernesto will be accompanied by Dave Siegel on piano, Nicky Orta on bass, and special guest Felipe Lamoglia on sax.

Ernesto Simpson began his musical career at an early age and had his first paying gig with his father’s band. His exposure to a variety of styles, rhythms, combined with African and Afro-Cuban, South American styles has allowed him to develop a powerful and innovative concept fitting perfectly the needs of the new collective music. His musical sophistication is matched only by his ability to play on a very high level with great consistency, freshness and unique taste. He is known for his furious commitment that soloists playing with him had to exert all their might to keep along with him.

Ernesto performs in a myriad of arenas from Jazz to R&B, Latin, ethnic and more. Because of his commitment to excel, he constantly develops new ideas with technique to spare. His love for music and respect for his instrument and peers lead him to play everything with incisive, deep, soulful perfection. Active on the New York jazz scene, he is swiftly establishing a high reputation among his peers; his incendiary riffs ignite anyone’s imagination.

Touring with recognized international bands, Ernesto Simpson’s name has become much better known in the music world. He has performed and/or shared stage with artists like Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mike Stern, Michel Legrand, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Salif Keita, Tito Puente, Giovanni Hidalgo, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’ Rivera, Ray Barreto, Brian Lynch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, just to name a few, he also plays for the famous Cameroonian song-writer, singer and bass player, Richard Bona.

Ernesto Simpson at the Van Dyke
Sept 23, 9 PM
Van Dyke Cafe
842 Lincoln Road
South Beach
www.thevandykecafe.com

KCC Productions presents the Ernesto Simpson Quartet Thursday, Sept. 23 at 9 PM at the Van Dyke Cafe In the USA from Britain, Ernesto will be accompanied by Dave Siegel on piano, Nicky Orta on bass, and special guest Felipe Lamoglia on sax.

Ernesto Simpson began his musical career at an early age and had his first paying gig with his father’s band. His exposure to a variety of styles, rhythms, combined with African and Afro-Cuban, South American styles has allowed him to develop a powerful and innovative concept fitting perfectly the needs of the new collective music. His musical sophistication is matched only by his ability to play on a very high level with great consistency, freshness and unique taste. He is known for his furious commitment that soloists playing with him had to exert all their might to keep along with him.

Ernesto performs in a myriad of arenas from Jazz to R&B, Latin, ethnic and more. Because of his commitment to excel, he constantly develops new ideas with technique to spare. His love for music and respect for his instrument and peers lead him to play everything with incisive, deep, soulful perfection. Active on the New York jazz scene, he is swiftly establishing a high reputation among his peers; his incendiary riffs ignite anyone’s imagination.

Touring with recognized international bands, Ernesto Simpson’s name has become much better known in the music world. He has performed and/or shared stage with artists like Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Mike Stern, Michel Legrand, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Salif Keita, Tito Puente, Giovanni Hidalgo, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’ Rivera, Ray Barreto, Brian Lynch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, just to name a few, he also plays for the famous Cameroonian song-writer, singer and bass player, Richard Bona.

Deskarga Jam Band
Sept. 18, 2010, 9 PM
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
South Beach

Deskarga Jam Band….Timba meets Latin Jazz. Composed of Cuban-American musicians with a unique free style of playing, the musicians individually have performed with Julio Iglesias, Jon Secada, Los Sobrinos, Tipica Tropical, among others. Deskarga’s repertoire covers everything from Benny Moré, Los Van Van, Buena Vista, and NG La Banda to Celia Cruz. The band has played to the greater Miami dance audience in venues such as Alcazabas, Macabi Cigar Bar, Mojitos & Calle Ocho Festival among others, as well as numerous private and corporate events.

Deskarga have earned a reputation for exceptional musicianship and their exciting energetic live performances. They can captivate audiences’ hearts with their soulful montunos, explosive percussion riffs, and melodic vocal improvisations.
www.kccproductions.com

Felipe Lamoglia Quartet with Robert Rodriguez
Sept. 14, 2010, 11 PM – 2 AM
Jazid
1342 Washington Ave, South Beach
www.jazid.net

Grammy-winner Felipe Lamoglia brings his New Directions in Afro-Cuban Beats to Jazid, featuring Robert Rodriguez on piano, in from New York.

Hot Nights Cool Jazz Happy Hour this Friday at the Bass Museum
next event: sept. 10
hot nights cool jazz
mike gerber trio
free to members, $10 for non-members

during August and September the Bass Museum is pleased to continue the ongoing jazz series; hot nights cool jazz. The series is on Friday evenings from 7-9pm, free to members and $10 for non-members.

London Heights In Concert
Wednesday, September 8th 2010, 10:00pm
Bar 721

Bar 721 is kicking their new Live Rock Night, this next Wednesday, September 8th at 10pm, with local band London Heights.

Presented by Fenom Modern Absinthe, a $5 Suggested Door donation, drink specials all night and $4 beer.

This is a 21 year and older event.

For more information visit www.londonheightsmusic.com

Bianca Clark, Greg Woods, and Brent Charles
with “House of Power”

September 2nd – Thursday 7pm – 10pm
at
Kitchen 305 @ Newport Beachside Resort

House of Power: 10-15 piece full rhythm section and 3-5 piece horn section playing 70’s, 80’s funk, rock, & R&B from such groups as Chicago, Commodores, Earth Wind and Fire, KC and the Sunshine band, etc.

The band: House of Power – www.houseofpowerlive.com
www.newportbeachsideresort.com

Tito el Bambino at DOLCE
September 11th, 10 pm
DOLCE
1501 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida
33139
www.dolcesouthbeach.com

Hispanic Heritage Latin Night – a benefit show and kick off celebration with Tito el Bambino – el Patron and Paula Andrea Rubio.

One of the pioneers of reggaeton, Tito el Bambino was half of the trailblazing duo Hector & Tito before he embarked on a solo career of his own, signing with EMI Televisa and debuting in 2006 with Top of the Line. Join him and Paula Andrea Rubio as we celebrate Hispanic heritage.

For Table Reservations, Tickets, or General Inquieries:
phone: 305.672.2221
email: luis@dolcesouthbeach.com

Calendar for Van Dyke Upstairs music for the month of September.
1- Maryel Epps, Diva of song & love
2- Nicole Henry, Internationally acclaimed Jazz vocalist
3- The Nucklebusters, One of South Florida’s most popular blues bands since 1988
4- Rhythm & Blues Series: Ike & Val Woods Revue, Soul & Blues Revue
5- La Nueva Onda Latina Pop Music Series, Hosted by Adrian Guerra and Randy Singer featuring Odas. One of the biggest up and coming Rock/Pop band and special guests.
6- Joshua Stedman. Original compositions influences of Sting, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai and Seal.
7- The Agent-K Quartet, Performing in an impressionistic style and explores the limits of
improvisation-avant-garde Jazz
8- Comedy and music night with Freddy Stebbins and Miami’s Best Comics!
9- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC Productions Presents Big Poppa E And The E Band, Best of the Blues
10- Maria Rivas, Fusion of hispanic and American songs with Jazz and world music
11- Bobby Stringer, Extraordinary Soul and R&B
12- Latin Jazz Series, Oriente, Afro-Cuban Fusion
13- Iko Iko, Blues & acoustic funk
14- Turk Mauro, Super sax legend performs with Dolph Castellano, Jamie Ousley and Danny Burger
15- Rodolfo Zuniga, Original contemporary Jazz
16- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC Productions Presents SILVANO MONASTERIOS and the Fourth World Ensemble “Best Jazz musician in Miami” 2009 by the Miami New Times
17- Latin Jazz & Percussion Series, Sammy Figueroa & Latin Jazz Explosion
18- Hot Havana Salsa Night Series, KCC Productions Presents Deskarga Jam Band. Timba meets latin Jazz
19- Artist Of The Month, Nu Soul Sunday Series, Leesa Richards
Soulful ballads, Rock & R&B. Recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston…
20- Rosco Martinez, Upside down & backwards. searing rock & blues guitar & vocals
21- Randy Singer’s “Airplay”, New visions in Jazz and Pop
22- Matt Farr, Throw-back vintage, billy Joel-like sounds, funky yet very easy to listen
23- Kcc Jazz Night Series, KCC productions presents Ernesto Simpson Quartet with special guest Felipe Lamoglia: In from the UK, his incendiary riffs ignite everyone’s imagination
24- Lanzallamas! Afro-Latin-America world beat mezcla
25- Cuban Music Series: Conjunto Progreso, Grammy nominated Cuban son & descargas cubanas
26- Songwriter Nights Series, Sponsored by Universal Music Publishing, hosted by Randy Singer with Nicolle Chirino and special guests
27- Under The Covers Tribute Series: A tribute to George Harrison presented by Electric Piano
28- Um Night At The Van Dyke: Featuring many award-winning students from The Frost School of Music, including The Stamps Jazz Quintet
29- Kingsley And Perdomo: Forward Motion Records artists Kingsley and Perdomo. Debut album “Fake Smiles” out now
30- Cat Shell, A seductive Jazz/Pop sound songstress

KCC Productions and Jazid
present:
Jazz at Jazid!
LeNard Rutledge
Tuesday, August 24, from 11PM – 2AM
1342 Washington Ave., South Beach

Captivating, soul stirring, earthy and funky. These are just some of the words used to describe the song stylings of LeNard Rutledge. He has been a featured vocalist at area jazz spots in South Florida: The Van Dyke Café, the Museum of Contemporary Art, O’Hara’s Jazz Pub, and now Jazid are the most notable. LeNard has shared the stage with a number of highly respectable jazz artists such as: Nnena Freelon, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Drew Jr., The Fred Thomas Band, and Harry Allen. In May of 2006, LeNard was named BEST JAZZ ARTIST, by the Miami New Times magazine. His first CD release, Hello World, was released in November 2007.

Links:
Jazid
KCC Productions

Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Brendan O’Hara and The Big Bounce Collective. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails. For cabana reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515.
The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139

Unplug & Unwind, Friday evenings at the Clevelander, is quickly becoming the most exclusive and unique hot spot after work. Enjoy live acoustic performances by South Florida’s hottest singers six-stories above a breathtaking Ocean Drive view. This week at 8pm, enjoy the sounds of Cat Shell, a seductive songstress with a unique mix of jazzy pop and soul. Order from our $5 Munchies Menu and sample our Happy Hour cocktails. For cabana reservations : rsvp@clevelander.com or 305-532-4006 x3515. The Clevelander, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami, 33139

KCC Productions and Jazid present
Jazz at Jazid!
with Jowee Omicil and the Core
Tuesday, August 10, at 11 PM
1342 Washington Ave.
South Beach
305-673-9372
$5 cover

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. 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, and 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”, soon to be released in November, will take 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!!!”

Featuring:
Jowee Omicil, sax, flute
Chris Cadenhead-Rhodes, piano
Harvel Nakundi, drums
Carlos Alabaci, bass

kccproductions.com
jazid.net
joweeomicil.com

Debbie Orta Jazz Thursday at the Setai
8/12/10, 8:00pm
The Setai Courtyard South Beach
The Setai South Beach
2001 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305)-520-6000
Website

The sexy sounds of jazz fill the courtyard for Jazz Thursdays at The Setai. Tonight, August 12th, soulful jazz singer, Debbie Orta, takes the stage with her amazing band, performing jazz standards, Brazilian tunes, and contemporary jazz. Much in demand in South Florida, enjoy this talented group in a beautiful candlelit setting on the Setai courtyard. www.debbieorta.com

Enjoy cocktails, wines, dinner on the courtyard. Valet parking available or municipal car park one block north.

Doubting Thomas @ Florida Room
August 12, 2010, 10:00pm
Florida Room at the Delano Hotel
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL

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Live performance by Agape featuring Nadia harris
Music by Culture Chris
Complimentary Admission.
RSVP at: THEFLORIDAROOM.rsvp@MORGANSHOTELGROUP.COM
305.674.6152

Please Arrive early seating for the live performance is limited.

http://largeup.okayplayer.com/2010/07/20/agape-featuring-nadia-harris-she-really-likes-it-music-video

Thursday Night Jazz at The Setai
Thursdays Beginning August 5
Live music begins at 7pm.
2009 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The tranquil and beautiful setting of The Bar & Courtyard is perfect for a Jazz Night under the stars. Every Thursday evening, local and national jazz musicians and vocalists will perform live, playing classic, Latin, and smooth jazz under the stars at The Bar & Courtyard.

The first evening features acclaimed songstress Stephanie Jordan for the debut of Thursday Night Jazz at The Setai.

Specials on Taittinger Champagne by the glass and bottle will also be offered alongside a signature summer cocktail menu.

You may make reservations by phone or by fax.
Phone (305) 520 6700
Fax (305) 520 6405
www.setai.com/dining/thebarandcourtyard

Cleaveland Jones LIVE!: Sexy Brazilian Tunes, Rhythms & Vibes
July 28, 9:00pm
the standard, miami
40 island avenue Miami Beach, FL
Cleaveland Jones Performs Live Wednesday, July 28th. Featuring Brian Potts On Percussion And Diogo Brown On Bass. 8pm Till 12pm. Music Starts @ 9:00pm. This Event Is Indoors Near The Bar And Will Take Place Rain Or Shine! Discounted Parking Too

Forward Motion Records Kickoff
7/20/2010, 8-1
Van Dyke Cafe
846 Lincoln Road
miami beach fl 33139
www.thevandyke.com

Fernando Perdomo CEO
Forwardmotionrecords.com
Fernandoperdomo@gmail.com
Forward Motion Records Kickoff Party featuring Grammy award winner Jorge Moreno, The Westar, Dreaming in Stereo and more

On Tuesday, July 20th 2010. Van Dyke Cafe presents the kickoff party for Forward Motion Records. This will also serve as a release party for Jorge Moreno’s new single “Thank You” released worldwide on the same day. Also performing are Omine, Jill Hartmann, Dreaming in Stereo, and The Westar. Van Dyke Cafe is located at 846 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Show starts promptly at 8pm and is free .

For information: Forwardmotionrecords.com or
Contact: forwardmotionrecordsinc@gmail.com