

EST. 1986
EST. 1986
Sunshine Jazz Organization, Inc.
SJO CELEBRATES OUR 37 TH SEASON!
Charles L. "China" Valles
SJO Founder and President Emeritus
Nov. 5, 1925 - Dec. 17, 2014
Gone but never forgotten.
WE LOVE YOU MADLY!
The Valles Family
The Sunshine Jazz Organization keeps China's JAZZ passion alive and well with YOUR support..

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SJO IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THESE EXCELLENT JAZZ PRESENTATIONS!
Sunshine Jazz Organization programming is presented with support of Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. SJO Events are ADA Compliant


The Sunshine Jazz Messenger Newsletters
IN PUBLICATION SINCE 1987
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**It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs sponsored programs or meetings,contact culture@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).**






International Jazz Month is April and Int'l. Jazz Day is April 30th. In honor of this UNESCO-sponsored extravaganza and with the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, the Sunshine Jazz Organization will once again participate with a very special concert presentation. Join us with our Jazz Ambassador on Friday, April 7th for "Ginetta's Vendetta". From New York City, Ginetta is a "Triple threat Female powerhouse" who plays pocket trumpet, sings and composes while leading her acclaimed Jazz combo featuring Gianni Bianchinni (piano), Paul Shewchuck (bass) and Raul Valdez (drums). Ginetta's most recent 2022 Ambassador tour was through the central Asian country of Uzbekistan. A massive success, her band headlined the opening night of The International Jazz Day Celebration at The 6th Annual International Jazz Festival of Uzbekistan. They toured the country giving workshops, visiting disabled youth centers, doing radio & TV spots. Ginetta entertains & teaches audiences around the globe about Jazz and inspiring young musicians from Moscow to Jakarta, Paris, Beirut, Jamaica, California, Canada, Mexico, Miami & all points in between. She continues her musical ministry as a Jazz Ambassador, calling Jazz "America's Greatest Export" !

Tal Cohen returns on Mar 3rd





Palm Beach Int'l Jazz Fest April 8th!



The 36th Season of SJO's monthly SUNSHINE JAZZ CONCERT SERIES is presented on Fridays at The Sandrell Rivers Black Box Theater, a new state-of-the-art theater serving Miami-Dade County & South Florida. The SRT is named in honor of Chief Sandrell Rivers, a dedicated, tireless arts advocate, artist, mentor and great friend and integral part of the SJO family. Sandrell Rivers Theater is a Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs facility.
https://www.sandrellriverstheater.com/box-office
ADMISSION $25 Online at the Theater or in person at the Box Office
6103 NW 7th Avenue, Liberty City, Miami, FL 33127
305-284-8800


Carole Ann Taylor on Nov 4th!

















Chief Sandrell Rivers
The monthly SUNSHINE JAZZ CONCERT SERIES returned on Friday November 5th, 2021 to a new venue, The Sandrell Rivers Theater! The SRT is named in honor of the late Chief Rivers, a dedicated, tireless arts advocate, artist and great friend and integral part of the SJO family.


Meet this extraordinary artist @ https://www.talcohenmusic.com/
Meet this extraordinary artist @ https://www.talcohenmusic.com/







John Yarling w/ "Rest-Unrest" 9/6 @ Lagniappe 3425 NE 2nd Ave Miami || 9/8 The Music of Mulgrew Miller @ The Fish House www.thefishhouse.com
SJO Proudly Supports John Yarling!




"To China With Love"
"To China With Love"


SJO presents Eddy Balzola & Oriente, Afro Cuban Soul Jazz
SJO presents Eddy Balzola & Oriente, Afro Cuban Soul Jazz


Thank You!
Yvette Norwood-Tiger





Our Wonderful Monthly Concert Series and Eents postponed by the Covid Pandemic Shutdown March-Sept 2020 *Top L>R Oriente; Jesse Jones, Jr.; South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame, Founder Alice Day; Melton Mustafa, Jr; Brenda Alford; Danny Burger. Bottom L>R Nikki Kidd; Mia-Dade County Fair w/Leon Foster Thomas; Int'l. Jazz Day w/ Nicole Yarling Quartet featuring Othello Molineaux; Music in The Park w/ Valerie Tyson, Le Vie.
Our Wonderful Monthly Concert Series and Eents postponed by the Covid Pandemic Shutdown March-Sept 2020 *Top L>R Oriente; Jesse Jones, Jr.; South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame, Founder Alice Day; Melton Mustafa, Jr; Brenda Alford; Danny Burger. Bottom L>R Nikki Kidd; Mia-Dade County Fair w/Leon Foster Thomas; Int'l. Jazz Day w/ Nicole Yarling Quartet featuring Othello Molineaux; Music in The Park w/ Valerie Tyson, Le Vie.

Thank you!
Ms. Alice Day and Sweet Papa Lou Donaldson for
A Wonderland of Jazz at our 2019 Finale!


A Most Sincere Thanks to Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Barbara J. Jordan ~ for another evening of amazing music!
Free community concerts under the stars!
Thanks to all for joining us for this Very Special Evening!
Sunshine Jazz Organization Celebrates Our 33rd Season!



The 10th Annual
SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ HALL OF FAME
Induction Ceremony & Concert
Honoring Sax Legend
Sweet Papa Lou Donaldson
and
Founder of
Blue Note Records Miami
Bob Perry
Founded by Ms. Alice Day
Enjoy SJO's ongoing concerts, events and promotions
as we proudly present our 36th Season of Jazz!
SUNSHINE JAZZ ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMMING IS ADA COMPLIANT.
"MOJO IKE & VAL WOODS EXPERIENCE" 6/23/19!

5/26/19 Eddy Balzola & ORIENTE!
jazz blues rhythm & soul

MUSIC IN THE PARK!
Friday May 10, 2019
MARYEL EPPS BAND and YAMIN MUSTAFA BAND





SJO PR_ GrooveSoul Feb 2019.pdf (PDF — 224 KB)

Othello_PRESS_RELEASE_MSCC_01-27-19.pdf (PDF — 198 KB)
~ FABULOUS 2018 SJO EVENTS ~
Music in The Park ~ Friday Dec 7, 2018
"Jean Caze presents Amédé", and "Miss Gia Wyre"
SJO's Annual Holiday Jazz Celebration
Ms. Alice Day and Very Special Friends!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018

Sunshine Jazz Organization
Celebrates Our 32nd Season!






SJO PR_W. Pedersen Aug 2018.pdf (PDF — 241 KB)

SFJHOF PRESS RELEASE - 2018 SFJHOF.pdf (PDF — 335 KB)

Thank you Ms. Alice Day!
The 9th Annual South Florida JAZZ HALL OF FAME!
Induction Ceremony & Concert
JOAN CARTWRIGHT
MO MORGEN
MIKE FACTOR

Joe Donato





PR_JOE DONATO 4-22-18.pdf (PDF — 220 KB)

SJO PRESS_RELEASE_ORIENTE_May2018.pdf (PDF — 223 KB)



SJO PRESS_RELEASE_Alice Day FEB 2018.pdf (PDF — 315 KB)

WOW! What an evening in celebration of SJO's 31st year.
Thank you all for making it so special.

PR_SJO's 31st CELEBRATION Jan 28-2018.pdf (PDF — 277 KB)
SJO Sponsors JAZZ! Jan 12 & 14...
The 41st Annual ART DECO Weekend!


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Friday Dec 1st, 2017 MUSIC IN THE PARK
THANK YOU! Carole Ann Taylor w/ Bobby Thomas, Jr. & Tal Cohen
plus Dr. Edward G. Robinson & The Instant Attraction Band

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A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO END SJO'S 2017 CONCERT SERIES!
DANA PAUL & THE DREAM TEAM!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 6PM-9PM


SJO PRESS_RELEASE_D. PAUL Dec 2017.pdf (PDF — 697 KB)
Nov 19th Nicole Yarling Quintet
The show was truly Spectacular!
Jim Gasior-Chuck Bergeron-Jean Caze-John Yarling


SJO PRESS_RELEASE_D. BURGER OCT22 2017.pdf (PDF — 742 KB)
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Thanks DANNY BURGER Quartet!
10/22/17

Thank you to