The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival/Workshop Was Started In December 1996: Supported By Dr. Alfred Pinkston, Former Chairperson Of Music At Florida Memorial University, And Former Florida Memorial University President, Dr. Albert E. Smith.

The Festival Was Designed To Expose Middle School, High School And College Level Students To The Educational Component Of Jazz Music And To Help Preserve This Great Original Art Form Of America.

Schedule:

Friday February 28, 2025
Pre-Jazz Festival Mixer
7:00pm - 9:00pm-Jazz Mixer
Laid Back Jazz Social Event. Great Networking Opportunity.
Tickets: Free (Please Call To Rsvp)
Location: The Dunns - Josephine Hotel 1028 Nw 3 Ave.Miami, Florida 33136

Saturday March 1, 2025
Jazz Workshops/Master Classes
Location: Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center 86161 Nw 22nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33142
(Ticket Price - Free For Parents)
8:00am - 2:00pm-Jazz Workshops/Master Classes
2:00pm - 3:00pm -College All Star Performance
7:00pm - 10:00pm-Dinner & Jazz
Location: Lil Green House Grill (Please Call To Rsvp) 1300 Nw 3rd Ave Miami, Fl 33136

Sunday March 2, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm-Jazz Brunch
Location: Red Rooster Restaurant (Please Call To Rsvp) 920 Nw 2nd Ave Miami, Fl 33136
5:00pm - 9:00pm-Red Carpet Event & Mmjf27 Festival Concert
Location: Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater 819 Nw 2nd Ave. Miami, Fl 33136
5:00pm - 6:00pm-Red Carpet Event & Vip Reception
(Meet And Greet Our Featured Artists On The Red Carpet)
6:00pm - 7:00pm-Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Concert
Featuring: Melton Mustafa Orchestra Featuring Jesse Jones Jr, Lenard Rutledge & More
7:00pm - 9:00pm-Jaco Pastorius Big Band Directed By Peter Graves (Special Guest Artist Tba)
Attire: Dress To Impress
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Red Carpet Event & Concert: $50
Red Carpet Event, Vip Reception And Concert: $80.00
Vip Guests Will Sit Near The Performance Stage And Will Have Access To The Vip Only Areas.

Date:February 28-March 2,2025
Location:Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater, 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33136
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