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Appearing on Sunday, September 26 – International Jazz Steelpan virtuoso OTHELLO MOLINEAUX! Don’t miss this exciting performance and gathering as Sunshine Jazz Organization celebrates South Florida ’s Jazz Talent. Joseph Caleb Auditorium 5400 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami , FL 33142.Tickets $12.00 Advance, seniors & SJO members; $10.00 groups of 10; $15.00 at Door. Purchase and info call SJO (305)693-2594; Caleb Box Office (305)636-2350.
Perhaps the most recognized name in the world for his innovative talents on an instrument once considered a novelty, legendary Steel Pan virtuoso Othello Molineaux will take the stage on Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Joseph Caleb Center as the Sunshine Jazz Organization presents Part Two of a series celebrating South Florida’s premier musical talent. Our esteemed South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame inductee was born in Trinidad to a musical family. Widely credited with introducing Pan to the jazz world, Othellolearned to play piano then pan very early on and left home in 1967 to pursue a career as a musician. He burst onto the world jazz stage in 1976 after appearing onJaco Pastorius' grammy nominated debut album and has gone on to perform worldwide with jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Monty Alexander, Weather Report and Ahmad Jamal. Othello’s Cd release,“It’s About Time” has received mass critical acclaim. For this special concert, Othello will be accompanied by four of South Florida’s finest musicians. Each has achieved notable status for musical achievements as performing and recording artists, and as educators. Appearing with Othello will be Silvano Monasterios on piano, Jon Dadurka on bass and Rodolfo Zuniga on drums. Featured as guest vocalist is Nicole Yarling, who’s earned a stellar reputation through many musical projects including Joe Williams Presents Nicole Yarling at theManchester Craftsmen's Guild, the legendary Joe's final recording in which he shares two duets with Nicole.
The Sunshine Jazz Organization, based in Miami, Florida, is committed to the idea that the measure of a society can be found in its culture. Music is of
the utmost importance in the continual growth and advancement of our community, our students and our position as a cultural leader in the U.S. and the Americas. In the Greater Miami area we boast world-class jazz artists on every instrument and a variety of vocal styles. Our entire team is committed to bringing to the public performances by these great jazz artists. We invite you to enjoy most events free or at a nominal charge, and hope you will continue to go out and support live jazz, allowing us to continue to provide exciting live jazz in concert venues and local nightspots.
You can also add your support to the Sunshine Jazz Organization by becoming a member! We welcome the opportunity to serve you! Send an email with your name and mailing address to Mrs. Valles, President of SJO, by clicking here. Become a member of SJO with your annual contribution of $35 or more, and receive your copy of THE SUNSHINE JAZZ MESSENGER, the official newsletter of The
Sunshine Jazz Organization since 1986. Published bi-monthly, the
newsletter informs members of artistic and
political views regarding the evolution of jazz music as we know it
today, provides reviews of concerts and artists, and contains an extensive jazz calendar
of events and jazz festivals throughout Florida, plus
profiles of local and nationally known jazz artists.
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