The Best Spots for Live Jazz in Miami
There’s always a little room in life to get down and groove to the rhythm of sweet ole Jazz. Here are some our top picks for the best live jazz spots in Miami and a few upcoming jazz performances you can check out and enjoy this weekend.
Glass & Vine
Nestled amidst the lush, wild beauty of nature, Glass & Vine is a place where pretense falls away and guests can shake off the distractions of everyday life. Lose yourself in this intimate secret garden by the sea and indulge in their culinary creations and of course, their live jazz shows!
Glass and Vine have a weekly live show, ‘Jazz in the Park’ by their very own G&V Trio every Wednesday. Cristian Acevedo, a Miami-based drummer and bandleader, performs live modern jazz music that features the talent of young local artists. His trio’s repertoire includes traditional bebop jazz standards alongside modern fusion selections.
Check him out on Instagram here @Cristian_drums
You should definitely pop by the G&V this weekend as they are also hosting ‘Thursday Groovin’ in the Grove’ featuring Organicism, a Miami-based electric fusion group performing new music by award-winning guitarist Jordan Rattner. Check them out on Instagram @organ.icism
That’s not all — there’s ‘Friday Latin Jazz Night’ featuring Otto Santana as well as ‘Saturday Soul Sessions’ featuring Alejandro Elizondo!
The Globe
Under the same family ownership since 1997, The Globe is an intimate restaurant and bar in the tradition of antique, fin de siècle Paris or old New York. Located in the heart of downtown Coral Gables, The Globe is renowned for lively happy hours, creative cocktails, great food for great value, ample terrace al fresco seating and, you guessed it, world class jazz!
Saturday Night Jazz @ The Globe
Under the stewardship of Rodolfo Zuniga, their resident Musical Director, The Globe showcases some of the finest straight-ahead and latin jazz in South Florida. Don’t miss out this Saturday and make sure you catch a song or three because during his tenure, Rodolfo has become one of the most in demand jazz drummers and educators on the local and international scene.
North Beach Bandshell
The North Beach Bandshell is an open-air amphitheater in the heart of Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood. Originally built in 1961, the North Beach Bandshell is an anchor of the North Shore Historic District.
Big bands play on Saturday nights, creating an impromptu ballroom under the stars. For over fifty years the North Beach Bandshell has brought people together in the spirit of community, arts, culture, music and entertainment.
There’s lot of upcoming shows and performances this June at the North Beach Bandshell we recommend you check out. To kick the month off, the Blue Note Jazz Club presents Arturo Sandoval live in concert on both June 5th and 6th as well the legendary Robert Glasper with two shows on June 12th.
The Betsy
The Betsy Hotel anchors the quiet end of iconic Ocean Drive — and has one of the most exciting neighborhoods in America as its backyard. Inside, you’ll discover everything you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel and some things you might not, like a beloved gathering place for the arts.
Creativity is embedded in the Betsy’s DNA. Hyam Plutzik, father of The Betsy’s owner, Jonathan, was a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist in poetry, and continues to inspire the love for literature today. The Betsy has hosted more than 1,000 artists in their Writers’ Room who often host meet & greets and readings in the Library. But where art and literature end, music begins at the Betsy — take in nightly live jazz, chamber music performances and curated playlists serving as the community’s artistic oasis, it’s the perfect place for both cocktails and culture.
Here’s just a sample of the jazz talent that’s on display in the lobby of the Betsy this weekend:
- Live Jazz with Tal Cohen on Thursday 27th May (6PM to 11PM)
- Live Jazz with Jim Gasior on Friday 28th May (6PM to 11PM)
- Live Jazz with David Attelan on Saturday 29th May (11AM to 4PM)
- Live Jazz with Beau Cornelius on Sunday 30th May (11AM to 4PM)
The Fish House
From snow crab legs and shrimp po’boys to authentic Peruvian ceviche and the freshest sashimi, The Fish House brings the diverse flavors of the ocean directly to your palate and will save you a trip to the shore.
This Peruvian/Cuban mom ‘n pop combo has inspired a menu that satisfies all of your seafood cravings with the finest catch in the South Florida.
What’s even better is the Backroom Sessions in their Backroom Live section. The Fish House is host to an awesome weekly Best Blues Jam every Thursday as well as performances by Rachelle Coba and Melinda Rose this Memorial Day Weekend!
Lagniappe House
If you’re always looking for live jam sessions and fresh tunes but don’t know where to find them, look no further than Lagniappe. They’ve got live music every night of the week from 9:00 PM till midnight. The venue also serves great grilled basics and features one of the best wine selections in the city.
Catch live shows by Miami’s top talent in Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and R&B. This week features performances from local legends like Lucas Apostoleris, Woody & Sunshine and Rodolfo Zuniga.
Click here to see Lagniappe’s full live music schedule and get out there!
The Living Room @ Faena Hotel
Inspired by the glitz and glamour of 1950s Miami Beach, The Living Room of Faena Hotel is your evening destination for live music & entertainment. Guest performers bring this Art Deco gem to life with nightly performances of original songs & inspired arrangements, spanning genres from Jazz & Swing to Disco to Top 40 and beyond. Every night, local artists, bands, and DJs perform their original music and sets in this casual yet chic establishment. Located inside the luxurious , you’ll be wowed by the 50s-esque glamour of the decor and the menu of cocktails and small plates.
Make yourself comfortable on a leopard-clad couch and choose a refreshing libation from The Living Room’s extensive list of spirits, specialty cocktails and small-batch wines and enjoy the best of Miami’s Jazz musicians.
Here’s what’s on this weekend at the one and only Living Room:
• Thursday, May 20 — Starting at 7:00 pm
Jazz & R&B with Mark Beverley Quartet and DJ Mojody
• Friday, May 21 — Starting at 7:00 pm
Funk & Latin with Javier Garcia and Dj Funky Therapy
• Saturday, May 22 — Starting at 7:00 pm
Jazz & Swing with Louis Amanti and DJ Spiff
• Sunday, May 23 — Starting at 7:00 pm
Latin Classics with Leslie Cartaya and DJ Corrado Rizza
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