JASON HAINSWORTH
Jason Hainsworth is in demand both as a saxophonist and as a composer/arranger. As a performer, Jason has led his own quartet throughout the world to critical acclaim, most recently headlining the Suriname Jazz Festival. He is a current touring member of Ed Calle’s Mamblue (2016 Latin Grammy Winner), Tito Puente Jr’s Latin Jazz All Stars, and Melton Mustafa Jazz Orchestra. He has performed extensively throughout the United States and South America. He also serves as Associate Dean, and Executive Director Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
As a composer/arranger, Jason’s works have been commissioned and performed by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Michigan State University, San Francisco Symphony Chamber Players, and many others.
A native of Houston, Texas, Jason studied music at the University of New Orleans with legendary jazz educator Ellis Marsalis and saxophonist Victor Goines, earned a bachelor’s from William Paterson University while touring the east coast, and a master’s from Florida State University.
Jason’s debut album, Kaleidoscope, features original compositions and arrangements for big bands, and his latest album, Third Ward Stories, features jazz heavyweights Michael Dease, Josh Evans, Johnathan Blake to name a few.
Tickets: $47.81
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TITO PUENTE JR.
The son of “The King of the Timbales,” Tito Puente Jr. continues to carry forward one of the most celebrated legacies in Latin music. Following in the footsteps of his legendary father, the iconic American salsa and Latin jazz pioneer Tito Puente, he has emerged as one of today’s most exciting and dynamic Latin musicians on tour.
With recent performances wowing audiences across the country, Tito Puente Jr. brings his father’s spirit to life in every note. Tito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra deliver exhilarating Latin rhythms, vibrant salsa, and electrifying Latin jazz that will have audiences on their feet and dancing. This is an unforgettable celebration of rhythm, heritage, and timeless music.
Tickets: $53.10 ~ $88.50
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STEVE HIGGINS
Moonlight, Memories and Music is an exquisite evening of romance, nostalgia, and world-class artistry, brought to life by the captivating talents of Steve Higgins, Dahlia Wynter, and April Marr.
Set against an atmosphere of elegance and charm, this enchanting concert promises to transport audiences through a rich tapestry of musical genres—from the smooth allure of jazz and the grandeur of Broadway and musical theatre, to the timeless sophistication of Sinatra-style ballads, the passion of Italian classics, and the vibrant rhythms of Jamaican favorites in the spirit of Belafonte.
With seamless vocal brilliance, engaging storytelling, and moments of lighthearted humor, these exceptional performers create more than just a concert—they craft an experience. Moonlight, Memories and Music invites you to relax, reminisce, and revel in an interactive evening where every note stirs the heart and every moment lingers long after the final applause.
Tickets: $59.00 ~ $76.70
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NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS JAZZ COMBO
Based out of the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami, the NWSA Jazz Combo is a student performing group that trains young musicians in small-ensemble jazz, improvisation, articulation, and rhythm. They perform at a minimum of twice a semester and are directed and guided by renowned artist-faculty like Jim Gasior.
Tickets: Free
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CHRIS STANDRING
Chris Standring is a British jazz guitarist known for his heavy use of 1970s-style musical nuances. In an illustrious career that stretches back over the last 25 years, Chris has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most virtuosic guitarists, with considerable radio and chart success. With a catalog of fourteen solo albums, including the critically acclaimed Blue Bolero from 2010 (which spawned the single and #1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz Track of the Year, “Bossa Blue”), Standring continues to push the boundaries of the format with every new album he releases.
He has enjoyed ten number-one radio singles in total (seven of his own and three with other artists he has worked with). His 2024 release, As We Think, is an upbeat, eleven-song, super soulful workout with exotic arrangements and dazzling solos, all wrapped up in Chris’ inimitable contemporary jazz style, earning him another set of singles in the top 10 Smooth Jazz charts.
Standring continues to tour the USA and Europe annually, and we are thrilled to have him back for another night of his signature contemporary urban jazz, to showcase his latest 2026 album “Time of Change”!
Tickets
General Admission: $66.15
Baby Grand Member: $54.15
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