Wire Magazine Issue #43, 2012: Jazz Lovers Rejoyce

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EDITOR IN CHIEF’S NOTE TO ALL THAT JAZZ! f you have not heard about or attended a Jazz Roots Series concert at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts you need to do so.

The legendary Quincy Jones called Jazz Roots “the most important new concert series and educational series in America.” You can learn more about the 2012 - 2013 Jazz Roots Series at the Arsht Center by visiting www.wiremag.co/jazzroots2012 to watch a very special YouTube video.

This week I decided to write a cover story about the amazing growth of jazz in Miami and all the great festivals and performances coming to our Magic City. Our jazz bonanza starts this weekend with the first ever Miami Nice Jazz Festival brought to us by the City of Nice, France. The Nice Jazz Festival is the world's oldest jazz festival.

It started in February 1948 and was hosted by Dizzy Gillespie – one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time. Miami jazz has hit the big time!

After this weekend you will be able to enjoy a plethora of other jazz music by attending the Jazz Roots Series, the Miami Jazz Fest, and a couple of other amazing jazz performances at the Arsht Center that I mention in this week's cover story. My interviews with Philippe Pautesta-Herder, Founder and CEO of the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, and Scott Shiller, Executive Vice President of the Adrienne Arsht Center truly opened my eyes to a jazz world I did not know existed. We even decided to add an additional page to our cover story, so our readers can truly appreciate the depth and scope of what is happening in our Miami jazz music scene and how it will celebrate the diversity of our vivacious community.

I also want to bring your attention to a new venue that just opened downtown in the historic Macy's building. Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge was designed to take us on a journey back to Miami circa 1920. It recreates a jazz epicenter in the rich cultural history of Miami where quartets took to the stage and performed heavy jazz and blues for our Magic City's white and blue-collar workers looking to unwind from the pressures of daily life.

Avenue D's 10,000 square feet in the Flagler Street Macy’s building will bring jazz lovers performances reminiscent of all the extraordinary music legends who took to the stage in the ‘20s. The great Duke Ellington, Etta James, and Big Sam from Memphis, amongst many others, will be celebrated by today's new great musicians right in the heart of what was once the true epicenter of a buzzing city that even Al Capone could not resist hanging out in. Avenue D will also host the Official Miami Nice Jazz Festival After Party with an all-star band, plus additional special guests and jamming sessions on October 26 and 27.

To all that jazz!

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AIRBORNE WELLNESS (PART TWO)

BY KEN HUNT

lying can be taxing on the body. Even the healthiest people can become ill during or following a flight. Although it isn't likely someone will avoid flying with a "little bug" you can take steps to make sure you don't feel worse. Here is part two of my tips to keep in mind when traveling.

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Stretch whenever possible, especially on long flights. Try to get up every hour or so. Even if you must just walk to the restroom and back you should. Also, stretching your legs in your seat will help when you aren't allowed to walk to the restroom.

Wear a Medic-Alert bracelet or necklace when you are flying. In case of emergency the other passengers, airport staff or flight crew can have details of any illnesses you have.

Avoid traveling alone if you have health problems.

Wear comfortable shoes that are appropriate for walking long distances.

Check your luggage at the counter if it's heavy. Many people like to avoid checking luggage so they over–pack smaller bags and they become too heavy. Injuries can occur from trying to transfer a heavy bag. You could injure your back, shoulders, arms, chest muscles, etc.

Just check the bag and let the professionals take care of it. If your concern is something getting broken you should consider packing it in a shipping box or mailing it.

Avoid multiple carry-on bags. Try to only carry what is needed. Pack your carry-on to be lightweight and as few pieces as possible. Loading and carrying heavy carry-on bags can also cause muscle injury.

Avoid using airline furnished pillows and blankets. They are often used multiple times and are loaded with germs and bacteria. (If you must, find one that is still packaged in the safety wrap). If you travel often or need to sleep on a flight you should pick up your own pillow at a kiosk or travel store.

Dress appropriately for flying. Even traveling in the summer time the temperatures can vary wildly on board (+/- 20 degrees at times). Dress in layers and bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. Longer pants are also a better idea. You don't want to resort to using the loaner blankets and pillows. Sudden temperate changes and being too hot or cold can make you feel uncomfortable and increase your stress levels.

Wipe down your arm rests, tray and any hard surfaces with an antibacterial wet wipe, also wipe your hands when you're done. You don't know who sat there before you and if they were sick with the flu or a cold. Remember to wash your hands often, especially before eating.

You can avoid picking up too many extra germs or bugs.

Although many of these suggestions are just common sense, I hope that you noticed one or two that you haven't thought of. Have a safe flight!

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THOSE OTHER CARNIVALS

BY DANE STEELE GREEN

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photos by Henry Perez Palace divas packed a punch Sunday at Palace Bar Brunchic and T Dance with the most outrageous shows, while DJ Cindel rocked the house. Don’t miss the hottest spot on the ocean, with the sexiest people in town every Sunday on Ocean Drive.

hen we say “Carnival” our thoughts tend to drift to Rio de Janeiro’s noholds-barred bacchanal. And for good reason: it’s one of the biggest, most colorful parties on the planet. But the holiday is a relative newcomer to Brazil; it is in fact, a holiday all over the world, and in some places you may not expect:

people. This may be the one party that actually outdoes that of Rio, and only the relatively cool weather keeps people covered up. At least out in the open.

Narino City, Colombia: This is one of the few color-coordinated carnivals, the Carnival of Blacks and Whites. It begins with the Day of Water, which is a fancy way of saying this party begins with a citywide water fight. January 5th is the Day of the Blacks (El Dia de los Negros) and January 6th is the Day of the Whites (El Dia de los Blancos). On these days the people spread the love by smearing each other with anything within reach: paint, polish, grease, talc, chalk, flour. The “antifaz,” a local mask to protect the face that is sold all over the city, is something of a wise purchase for this one.

Venice, Italy: Rio has the energy, but Venice has the mystery. It’s like Goth, but with A LOT of color…to the point everybody seems dressed up for particularly fabulous Phantom of the Opera cosplay, but the Venetian Carnival has serious tradition, going back all the way to the 14th century. Running from February 2 – 12, this is where “dressing for the occasion” is taken to the hilt. Jewel-like masks, brilliant costumes, a vibrant parade, and a cityscape that exudes romance and imperial grandeur combine to make this ancient festival Istanbul, Turkey: spectacularly current.

A Christian holiday? In a Muslim country? Called Baklahorani or the Tataula Koln, Germany: Carnival, this is a Shrove Monday grass Also known as “Cologne,” this city goes roots festival that was once banned and nuts on Carnival, reaching its zenith a is now making a comeback. Harkening week before Ash Wednesday. Billed as back to the days when Istanbul was a the largest party on the planet—and we Greek city, all the standards are presall know what Germans are like when ent, masks, bawdy dancing, food, drink, they throw a party—over 130 bands, and general merry-making. Some trivia: hundreds of horses, brightly clad groups “Baklahorani” means “I eat beans,” and pass through the streets during this car- describes what was the Lenten diet of the nival that attracts well over a million times.

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TOP TRAX

BY DJ FR8-O

SHINY TOY GUNS COME BACK WITH A BANG

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Downtown’s largest gay dance party brought guests Disco Inferno: Gangnam Style with insatiable sounds by DJ MIIK and DJ Carlos G and show stopping performances by TP Lords, Gina Darylin, and Estephania!

ome people just can’t resist shiny things – jewelry, cars, clothes. If it glitters, we can’t help but stop and stare like a deer in headlights. So when Shiny Toy Guns pointed their sparkling new album at me, naturally I was intrigued. In case you don’t know, Shiny Toy Guns are the boys (and girl) who covered Peter Schilling's "Major Tom (Coming Home)" in that Lincoln car commercial three years ago. Until then, their popularity was limited to the Alternative scene. Now that their fan base has more than doubled since the infamous ad; their new album, III, proves they won’t be blinded by the bright lights of mainstream fame any time soon.

Like the proverbial deer I was instantly frozen in my tracks by the album’s opener “Somewhere To Hide.” Its high energy beat and hypnotic hook stole my attention and held it hostage from start to finish.

The deceptive follow-up “Waiting Alone” is another pleasant surprise. It starts off a bit soft only to explode into a thumping bassline lifting Carah Faye Charnow’s angelic vocals to the next level. The quirky quartet then takes things up a notch on the angst-riddled dance throwback “Carrie” only to bring it back down with the synth-heavy mid-tempo ballad “If I Lost You.” I have to admit, the highlight of this

album for me is the hardcore “Speaking Japanese.” Cara really lets you have it on this one, not just with her distinctive vocal style, but also her punk rap verses egged on by her male cohorts’ flawless synths, drums and guitar licks. Sadly, “Mercy,” with its haunting melody by frontman Chad Petree has its moments, but lost me half way through. The ethereal ballad “Wait For Me,” while heavy with theme and orchestral overtones, still got to the hopeless romantic in me. “Fading Listening” takes me back into a chill-pop state of mind while channeling a little Fleetwood Mac. Not a moment too soon, “The Sun” rises to pick up the much-needed pace only to fall again on the mysteriously titled “E V A Y.” By the way, if anyone can tell me what that means, hook a brother up!

The haunting piano ballad “Take Me Back To Where I Was” closes out the collection beautifully thanks to Petree’s heartfelt vocals.

Surprisingly, production on III started as far back as February of 2011. However, its release was constantly pushed back for one reason or another – a major one being the break-up of bandmates, Carah and Daniel Johansson. With all its stumbles, heartbreaks and road blocks, Shiny Toy Guns’ third time out is still the charm.

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FLIX

BY ALYN DARNAY

Directed by: Tom Tykwer Andy Wachowski Lana Wachowski Cast: Tom Hanks Halle Berry Jim Broadbent Hugo Weaving Jim Sturgess

few years ago my son turned me on to an astonishing book called Cloud Atlas, the third novel by British author David Mitchell. Last night I saw a screening of the film. It is as astonishing as the book, and the difficult transition from novel to screen was handled with great understanding and finesse! Additionally, there are brilliant performances by a stellar cast, each of who play multiple roles, and it's all lead by Tom Hanks, whom will remind you again, that he's one of the greatest actors of our time.

each slip into a variety of character skins.

You’ll find men playing women, women playing men, even African-Americans playing Caucasians. It’s a fun and exciting who’s who guessing game that you’ll sometimes figure out, but most times, you’ll just wonder. Fear not though, all is revealed in the credits.

I’m sure this film will find its critics, but for me it’s definitely one of the best films of the year. It has also set the record as the most expensive independently financed feature of all time, at approximately As with the book, Cloud Atlas explores $100 million, and it shows everywhere how the actions and consequences of you look on the screen. I believe that Tykindividual lives impact one another wer and the Wachowskis have created throughout the past, the present and the a true work of filmic art that they dared future. Action, mystery and romance to take big chances, and have fashioned weave dramatically through the story as a true cinematic eye-opening blockbuster one soul is shaped from a killer into a of a movie. Its grand style, in both scope hero and a single act of kindness ripples and ambition, will challenge you as it enacross centuries to inspire a revolution tertains you and transports you to other in the distant future. Each member of the times and places. It’s a true movie going ensemble appears in multiple roles as the experience, not to be missed. movie moves through time.

A word of caution, walk into this film with The film’s storyline begins in the Pacific Is- an open mind and try not to read or listen lands of 1849 and winds its way through to too much about it beforehand. A good eras old and new as far forward as the deal of the fun of the film is in your disbeautifully imagined eye-popping Neo covery of its themes and characters. To Seoul of circa 2144. The cast is big, miss that, is to miss much of the fun. hugely talented, and amazing as they TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THIS & OTHER EVENTS VISIT: WWW.WIREWEEKLY.COM

Rating: 4 1/2 Stars (out of 5) Cloud Atlas is rated R ∙ Running time: 172 minutes

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Cloud Atlas” - Rating: 4 1/2 Stars (out of 5) 172 minutes - Rated

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BY RAFA CARVAJAL

azz soothes the soul! I loved to hang out in cool jazz clubs and bars in New York and listen to some of the best musicians in the world. Those wonderful experiences got curtailed when I moved to Miami because our Magic City just did not have the same level of jazz performers, venues, and local watering holes as New York. That, my fellow jazz lovers, has drastically changed since I first settled in sunny Miami!

Jazz lovers can now rejoice knowing that our Magic City has become a major destination for some of the best live jazz performances you will ever see anywhere in the world. If you love jazz you need to get tickets to the Miami Nice Jazz Festival this weekend, followed by the 2012 - 2013 Jazz Roots Series at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami Jazz Fest in mid November, and a couple of very special nights at the Arsht Center in April 2013.

JON FADDIS

IMAGE CREDIT: JOHN ABBOTT

“I believe there is a huge jazz market in Miami that is just waiting to reveal itself.”

Philippe Pautesta-Herder, Miami Nice Jazz Festival

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The Miami Nice Jazz Festival takes place October 26 - 27 in the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.

You can get information about this year's first ever Miami Nice Jazz Festival, presented by the City of Nice, France, at www.miaminicejazzfestival.com. The Jazz Roots Series is celebrating its 5th anniversary with an opening night on November 2 entitled Unforgettable: Tribute To Nat “King” Cole, featuring George Benson, Freddy Cole, and the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. You can learn more about the amazing Jazz Roots series by watching a very special YouTube video at www.wiremag. co/jazzroots2012 and visiting their website at www.jazzroots. net/miami. The Miami Jazz Fest takes place November 17 18 at the Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Full details on this year's festival can be found at www. miamijazzfest.com.

You should also mark your calendars in April 2013 for two outstanding performances at the Arsht Center. April 2, 2013 two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer-pianist Diana Krall will perform a collection of covers from the ‘20s and ‘30s from her new album Glad Rag Doll. Her show is part of the inaugural 2012 - 2013 Live at Knight Series. The New York Times hails Diana Krall as “a throwback jazz singer and a swinging pianist!” On April 19, 2013 Esperanza Spalding will present

JAZZ LOVERS REJOICE! Radio Music Society. Esperanza Spalding is known for her ability to unify the sounds of jazz, neo-soul and world music to create a brilliant fusion unlike any other you may hear on a major stage. She is a talented bassist, vocalist and composer that writes for large ensembles and spotlights the talents of her 12-piece world-class band (including herself) on electric bass, double bass and lead vocals. In 2011 Esperanza became the first jazz musician to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

In order to provide Wire Magazine's readers with a broader perspective regarding the growth of jazz in Miami, this week I interviewed Philippe Pautesta-Herder, Founder and CEO of the Miami Nice Jazz Festival, and Scott Shiller, Executive Vice President of the Adrienne Arsht Center (about the Jazz Roots Series).

ESPERANZA SPALDING

PHILIPPE PAUTESTA-HERDER

IMAGE CREDIT: CARLOS PERICAS

Founder and CEO of the Miami Nice Jazz Festival

Why did you decide to launch the Miami Nice Jazz Festival (MNJF)?

I was born in Nice, France and I live in Miami. I am a jazz fan and found out last year that both cities were sister cities. Moreover, I believe there is a huge jazz market in Miami that is just waiting to reveal itself.

Could you tell Wire Magazine's readers about the Nice Jazz Festival, so they can understand its history and long tradition of great jazz music?

The Nice Jazz Festival is the world's oldest jazz festival; it started in February 1948, hosted

by Dizzy Gillespie. Nice has become a pioneer. After a hiatus of 23 years, the festival took over the Antibes Jazz Festival and took off in 1974, thanks to an initiative by the Action Culturelle of the City of Nice and former musician and jazz entrepreneur George Wein. Today, jazz has become part of Nice's identity and over the years artists such as Charlie Mingus, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, and Ahmad Jamal have performed.

What are the main highlights of the first ever Miami Nice Jazz Festival?

It’s an international French-American jazz festival. Miami, Nice’s sister city has been very involved. The shows take place at the historic Gusman Center on October 26 & 27 and there will be an Afternoon Jazz Garden Party and French culinary event at The Biltmore Hotel on Sunday, October 28. The MNJF brings some energy to the downtown area, especially by creating a real exchange with a new venue, Avenue D, where after-show jam sessions will be hosted, only a couple of blocks away from the Gusman Center.

How will the festival impact Miami's local jazz scene?

We made it a point to welcome universities and local schools into our festival program. We have worked very closely with local jazz organizations. Opening performances will include performances by the Florida International University Big Band on the 26th and South Florida Jazz Orchestra on the 27th (comprised of teachers and students of the Frost School of Music at University of Miami). We are paving the way for future jazz and music exchanges between the sister cities. We are confident that the festival will help to attract even more jazz attention to an already musical city.

Star Chef Christophe Dufau and award-winning party chef Noemie Honiat from the South of France to be part of the “8 Hands Culinary Experience.” The Garden Party will include live jazz, French wines and food and the French game petanque.

What do you want this year's attendees to take away from their attendance to the first MNJF? This year we hope that attendees will be happy to attend the Miami edition of a world famous jazz festival from Nice, France that is making its stateside home in Miami. We would like them to feel that we have made every effort to bring together an abundance of local and international jazz connections in the hope of bringing further jazz awareness to South Florida. We are passionate and committed to our project and to Miami.

What do you think of the new Avenue D jazz club in Downtown Miami?

Avenue D is part of the revitalization of Downtown Miami.

It is an ambitious project destined to draw an audience that craves live quality music in an intimate setting, and we are happy to support the opening of the club and hope that it will lead to many more collaborations.

How did you select the performers and artists for the festival?

Dee Dee was the Festival Ambassador of the Nice Jazz Festival last summer and we are thrilled that she is joining us again as Ambassador and headlining our Opening Night concert. I am a big fan of Eddie Palmieri, and we are also very excited to present the Miami debut of the acclaimed bassist and composer Kyle Eastwood. Andre Ceccarelli is a major figure of the Nice Jazz Festival and an internationally recognized drum master. Sally Night and Nicole Henry are incredibly vibrant and talented singers.

Can you tell our readers about the “Sunday Afternoon Jazz Garden Party” to be hosted at the Biltmore Hotel on October 28, as well as the “8 Hands Culinary Experience,” which will bring the flavors of the French Riviera to Palme d'Or, the Biltmore’s flagship fine dining restaurant?

Our events at the Biltmore are the perfect personification of the kind of cultural and culinary exchange the MNJF would like to continue to develop in the future. We have invited Michelin

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KYLE EASTWOOD

JAZZ LOVERS REJOICE!

Who are some of your all-time favorite jazz musicians?

John Coltrane, Chet Baker and Alice Coltrane.

Do you plan to bring any other French inspired cultural events to Miami?

But of course!!! Joke aside, yes we have a few very exciting musical events that we are planning for the Miami and South Florida community.

Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine's readers about the first ever MNJF? It is always challenging to get a new project off the ground. I am happy to say that we’ve done it with the initial support of the City of Nice, support from the City of Miami, the universities, the institutions, hotels, venues, partners, and sponsors – all of whom have been tremendous. We are grateful to all those who were brave enough to embark upon this new jazz festival with us and we look forward to many more years of collaboration. Without this local support and our jazz audience the festival would not have been possible.

SCOTT SHILLER

Executive Vice President of the Adrienne Arsht Center How do you feel about reaching the 5-year milestone of Jazz Roots at the Adrienne Arsht Center?

We feel very excited! Jazz Roots was really a groundbreaking series not only for us, but also for a lot of cities across the country, and here in Miami the series was a success from day one. We are also very excited about the variety of this season's program, which has always been one of the cornerstones of the Jazz Roots Series. We love that we have such a broad variety of jazz masters and world-class ensembles; plus this year we have several jazz rising stars.

What does the 5th Anniversary of Jazz Roots mean to you, to the Arsht Center and to the future of jazz in Miami?

Jazz Roots has become one of Miami’s most dynamic and in-demand concert series, and it’s certainly one of the hottest tickets in town! Jazz Roots is original, it’s authentic, and now that it’s been part of our series for five years, it’s really become one of the crown jewels in our signature series. I love that we get to en-

GEORGE BENSON

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FREDDY COLE

IMAGE CREDIT: CLAY WALKER

“Jazz Roots was really a groundbreaking series not only for us, but also for a lot of cities across the country.”

Scott Shiller, Adrienne Arsht Center

gage with great jazz artists and with people working in the industry of jazz day in and day out. Quincy Jones has called Jazz Roots “the most important new concert series and educational series in America,” and we are really proud of that.

Describe the working partnership with Larry Rosen for the Jazz Roots Series.

The Arsht Center and Larry Rosen co-created the Jazz Roots Series five years ago, and Larry’s expertise in jazz and relationships with the luminaries in the genre has really been a huge asset. Since founding the series together, Larry has stayed on as an artistic advisor, and that has allowed us to leverage huge attendance at these jazz concerts. This year another 12,000 jazz lovers will come into the Knight Concert Hall. He’s also been able to help us turn the Jazz Roots series here in Miami into a nationally recognized brand, and now Jazz Roots is being presented in five U.S. cities: Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Carmel, Indiana. It takes a lot of different pieces to make the Jazz Roots series work; it’s really the partnerships with the Arsht Center, Larry Rosen, and the support of TotalBank which allow us to bring this to our Miami audiences and continue to have sell-out successes.

What are the major highlights of this year's Jazz Roots Series?

Our opening night concert is a tribute to the legendary music icon Nat “King” Cole that will feature George Benson and Freddy Cole, who, as you know, is Nat King Cole’s younger brother and also an internationally acclaimed jazz musician in his own right.

That kicks off our series on November 2. In January, our Jazz and the Philharmonic concert will, for the first time, bring together three major Miami art institutions: the Arsht Center, University of Miami Frost School of Music, and the National Young Arts Foundation. This is a special one-time only music event that we are actually creating for Miami – and the only place it will be seen is Miami. What we are doing is working to explore the intersection of the greatest musical art forms, classical and jazz, and

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we have a roster of incredible, out-of-this-world artists who are all coming together to explore this intersection of two amazing genres that Miami loves.

One of the final highlights of the series is Generation Next Piano. With Jazz Roots we have been able to pay tribute to great artists, establish great partnerships here in Miami with local art institutes, as well as international artists coming in, but we have also been able to introduce a whole new generation of up–and–coming performers in this brand “Generation Next.” In April we are highlighting these pianists that are pushing the envelope and bringing jazz piano to an exciting new level. The show is by Japanese born Hiromi, who is taking the jazz world by storm, and Gerald Clayton, who is a multiGrammy nominee, and a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the arts. Those three shows highlight the overall spirit of Jazz Roots.

How were the performances and artists selected for this year’s 5th Anniversary of Jazz Roots?

The Arsht Center has an incredible group of artistic programmers that go around the world to find the best artists and bring them back to Miami. Our programming team works with Larry Rosen and we start by exploring thematic programs. We talk about good ideas, what is getting us excited, and what feels very current. We then ask how do we expose our audiences to legends that have shaped jazz, and how do we introduce them to new material that they may not be familiar with and to artists who are reshaping the art form today? We try to tell a story.

Each of the Jazz Roots shows is a chapter in the story of jazz. We want to continue telling this story of jazz one chapter at a time and have something for everyone.

How is Jazz Roots contributing to the emergence of great jazz in Miami?

I think that Miami has always had a jazz scene, but we have really seen an unprecedented amount of growth in the past five years and a resurgence of jazz in our community. In October and November alone, Miami is going to host three major jazz festivals and the opening of the Jazz Roots Series. It's incredible to see so much jazz happening in town, and we are happy to hopefully be a catalyst for great jazz in Miami. We really believe that as more people have an opportunity to see great jazz artists – whether it is on our stage or throughout Miami – that the community is the one benefiting. With Jazz Roots we try to trace the history of jazz and its various styles starting with West Africa and the beat of the drum and how that spread out to all of the Americas. It really talks about the journey that shaped the DNA for today’s popular music. The DNA of jazz that went into all the cultures that are living in Miami makes jazz a very relevant art and music form in our city.

Why do you feel it is important to bring a wide diversity in programming and educational initiatives to the Arsht Center in Miami, including those from Jazz Roots?

It starts with the idea that we want the Arsht Center to be here for everyone. We really want to wrap our arms

around the community and have something for everybody. We’re a very diverse community, so we work very hard to have a lot of diversity in all the programs we do. Jazz Roots is one of those particular series that celebrates diversity. Every single performance has a different genre, different performer, and lots of variety, but we take that to the next step because we don’t think it’s enough to just bring worldclass performers to Miami. We have to leverage and use the performing arts as a resource for arts education. This begins at the school level and it continues for a lifetime. So to make the Jazz Roots experience complete we created an education component that offers young people an opportunity to see the concerts, and also lets them engage in a way that’s going to impact them for the rest of their lives.

They actually come to the sound check, listen to great music, meet the artists, and have a Q&A session with them. Then they have a Master Class in the style of jazz that is being performed. This year every student that is in a Miami-Dade band is going to be introduced to this art form in a really deep and meaningful way. Additionally, because of our partnership on the January show with the National Young Arts Foundation, all of the students that are coming to Miami from across the U.S. are also going to be exposed to Jazz Roots and have this immersive behind-the-scenes experience. We have already brought 5,000 jazz students to the Arsht Center for this creative process and this type of program has lasting impressions.

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“Jazz Roots is the most important new concert series and educational series in America.” Quincy Jones Is there anything else you would like to share with Wire Magazine's readers about this year's Jazz Roots and your personal love of jazz?

If Wire Magazine readers have not experienced a Jazz Roots concert, I encourage them to come, invite their friends, and join in this year. This 5th anniversary season is truly a phenomenal anniversary season. Tickets are scarce, so I encourage your readers to try something new before it sells out. Our Jazz Roots Series is a signature series and a crown jewel, but we have a broad array of great live performances at the Arsht Center, including a brand new series called Live At Knight, which delivers comedy, rock & roll, classic rock, and new rap. We also have Idina Menzel, Macy Gray, and Esperanza Spalding coming, so we have a lot of music to enjoy and hope to see your readers at the Arsht Center soon!

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NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

only gay dance party presents House of Terror with a $1,000 costume contest.

Open bar from 2:30 – 3 a.m. every Saturday, $5 drinks til 12:30 a.m., and $4 Bud Light all night long! Free admission with THURSDAY OCTOBER 25 guest list reservation til 2 a.m. $10 cover MOVA: Open format all night! $6 Fin- afterwards & for those under 21. Doors landia cocktails and $4 Miller Lites all open at 11 p.m. 950 NE 2nd Ave. night long. 1625 Michigan Ave. HELLROTIKA: Odyssey Odyssey of of the the Gods: Gods: HELLROTIKA: PALACE: Stiletto Nights with fierce drag SAVE SAVE Dade’s Dade’s annual annual Halloween Halloween party party shows by host Missy Meiyakie and special has has returned returned and and this this time time they they want want you you diva cast members. Show at 6 p.m. Week- to to party party "where "where the the gods gods live live and and play." play." ly drink specials all night. 1200 Ocean The The highly highly acclaimed acclaimed costume costume contest contest will will Drive. return and this return this year’s year’s event eventwill willbebeheld heldin Miami’s Doors in Miami’shistoric historicMoore Moore Building. Doors SCORE: Pop Fever Thursdays presents open at 8 p.m. Ticket information can be open at 8 p.m. Ticket information can be Haunted Circus and brings back the unfound at Hellrotika.com. All proceeds will derground feel by reopening the rear en- found at Hellrotika.com. All proceeds will to SAVE’s SAVE’s efforts efforts in in fighting fighting for for LGBT LGBT go trance. Halloween backdrop for fun pho- go to equality and and human human rights. rights. tos, and music by DJ Daisy D. No cover! equality Open Bar 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. $6 Svedka MOVA: Happy Hour 3 - 9 p.m., followed flavors. 727 Lincoln Road.

by FLASH Saturdays with the hottest muTWIST: Seven different bars, DJ Mika, sic videos and visual entertainment by VJ stiff drinks, and beautiful dancers. Sabro- Chris Racine and VJ Barry Browder till 3 so in Bar 5! 2-4-1 special on everything a.m. $9 Grey Goose cocktails all night. till 2 a.m. “Never a cover... Always a PALACE: “Drags Gone Wild” Hosted by groove.”1057 Washington Ave. Tiffany Fantasia and cast starting at 6 p.m.

Sounds by DJ Cindel starting at 4 p.m.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 26 MOVA: Edison Farrow’s HYPE Fridays.

Hosted by Pussila with beats by DJ Bryan Zero. $7 Finlandia drink specials all night.

No cover. “Where the men go out in South Beach on Friday nights!”

SCORE: BIGGER Saturdays presents ZOMBIE INVASION with DJ/Producer Abel. Zombie go-go boys, masks, and other surprises. Free drink with paid admission til 12:30 a.m., hosted by Alex Prieto.

PALACE: Drag Madness with fierce shows by some of South Beach’s most spectacular drag performers! Hosted by TP Lords.

Double Cross Vodka Friday’s with shows starting at 6 p.m.

TWIST: Happy Hour 2-4-1 with Tommy and the locals from 1 - 9 p.m. on everything. MUSCLE BOY Saturdays. Incredible beats by DJ Mika.

SCORE: Filthy Gorgeous Fridays Halloween Edition featuring the ghostess with the mostest, Sherry Vine! Sounds by international DJ Willy G. Hosted by the PennyBack Boyz. $7 Smirnoff kissed caramel cocktails all night long.

TWIST: Free Happy Hour BBQ at 6 p.m.

Beats by DJ Michael Tank. Enjoy seven different bars, stiff drinks, & beautiful dancers. “Never a cover... Always a groove.”

SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 MOVA: Sucia Sundays with DJ AJ Reddy and sexy go-go dancers. Open bar from 9 - 10 p.m. $3 Threesome Shots, $4 Miller Lites, $5 Red Headed Slut Shots and Herradura, and $6 Finlandia. No cover.

PALACE: South Beach’s most legendary drag brunch. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with two seatings: 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hosted

by Noel Leon. Afterwards, check out Heaven & Hell Pre-Halloween T Dance with DJ Charlie Rojas at 4 p.m., followed by Divas SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 On the Dance Floor at 6 p.m. with special DISCOTEKKA: Downtown’s largest and guests performances.

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OCTOBER 25 - 31 SCORE: HIP SUNDAYS Halloween Party, in association with Club Boi 2.0, featuring hip-hop, house, and R&B beats by DJs Gavin T & Diaz from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. Fun costumes, creepy bartenders. $6 Svedka flavors and $4 Budweiser.

male dancers on the 2nd level. $4 DOS EQUIS BEER and $6 Rum & Coke.

PALACE: All Star Mondays! RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars viewing party! Hosted by the audacious Missy Meyakie LePaige starting at 7 p.m. with special guest Latrice Royale from Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars!!

PALACE: Join the one and only Poizon Ivy, Noel Leon and Sasha Lords as they host a special Halloween Burlesque Wednesdays, THRILLER. A night of sinful and dark burlesque! Show starts at 7 p.m.

TWIST: 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 1 - 9 p.m. on everything. TWIST presents Keeping It Real Fun with beats by DJ Sushiman. Get ready for ridiculous beats and $5 Jumbo TWIST: Steamy Sundays in the Garden Blue Long Island Iced Teas all night long.

Bar featuring Pussila’s underwear contest; “Never a cover... Always a groove.” the winner gets $100. Music by DJ Paulie. Shirtless guests receive a free cocktail!

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31 “Never a cover...Always a groove.”

THE MANOR: A Tribute to Alice In WonMONDAY OCTOBER 29 derland on Wilton Drive. The indoor/outdoor block party will feature an outdoor KILL YOUR IDOL: Dustin Reffca presents dance area, food trucks, and $2,500 Glitter Box Mondays - South Beach’s hottest worth of cash and prizes for the best cosMonday night party with sparkling guest tume. DJ JPS wil be spinning all night long! appearances, DJs Smeejay, FR8-O & Maxi- 2345 Wilton Drive, Ft. Lauderdale. mus 3000. $1 PBR Beer, $2 Jell-O shots & $4 vodka all night! 222 Española Way. MOVA: Masquerade Under the Stars, MOVA’s annual block party featuring the MOVA: Weekly SHOUT karaoke party sounds of DJ AJ Reddy and DJ Miik (spinwith DJ Miik, choose from 250,000 songs. ning outside) and DJ Daisy Deadpetals Half-priced drinks and $5 glasses of wine (spinning inside). Drink specials available all night long. inside all night. The party begins at 6 p.m.

SCORE: Happy Hour with all drinks half price, followed by Video Freak where you can request your favorite music videos and enjoy $5 vodka cocktails, $7 martinis and $3 beers. No cover.

SCORE: Scream Street ‘12 block party featuring the sounds of DJ Willy G and Special K. Daisy Deadpetals will host a $500 costume contest. The party continues indoors for Arachnophobia: “Eight legs, two fangs, TWIST: Pop Mondays with Nathan in the and an attitude” featuring Miami's favorite video bar and Arrasando Latin Talent w/ DJ, OSCAR G. Block party 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Poizon Ivy. Hosted by Marco Perez and VJ Arachnophobia 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.

Nicolas Torres in Bar Five. Sounds by DJ TWIST: Costume contest with $500 worth Junior! of cash and prizes, performances by TP Lords, and music by the legendary DJ PowTUESDAY OCTOBER 30 er Infiniti!

MOVA: S.I.N. Tuesdays. Service Industry Night. $7 Stoli cocktails, $50 Finlandia ARTS, CULTURE and $100 Stoli bottle specials.

PALACE: “Dine with the Stars” hosted by Daisy Deadpetals starting at 7 p.m. featuring a full roster of impersonators and showstopping performances. Special guest Latrice Royale from Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars!! Dinner specials starting at $19.95.

SCORE: Planeta Macho in association w/ DOS EQUIS beer presents Mascarada! $100 prize for best costume w/ the best mask hosted by The Queen of Comedy Mariloly. Teresita "La Caliente" and her hot

& FILM

BASS MUSEUM OF ART: Unnatural, a group show focused on the conflict between the natural and unnatural in society, science, and other aspects of life. Showcasing 24 artists and artist teams. Thurs – Sun thru November 4.

DESIGN FOR A LIVING WORLD: An exhibition that includes works from designers like Isaac Mizrahi and Kate Spade, at Coral Gables Museum thru October 26.

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OCTOBER 25 - 31 MIAMI ART MUSUEM: Rashid Johnson: Message to Our Folks, is the first solo exhibition from the NY-based artist. His broad selection of work, including sculptures, paintings, and videos force viewers to confront the truth and fictions about racial identity. Running thru November 4.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART: Trading Places II as part of the Knight Exhibition series showcases the works of 5 Miami artists: Dona Altemus, Onajide Shabaka, Magnus Sigurdarson, Rick Ulysse and Antonia Wright. Runs thru November 11.

THIS AND THAT: Unconventional Selections From the Permanent Collection: Taking unconventional art to a new level in an attempt to challenge visitors’ perceptions of art and beauty. At the Frost Art Museum until October 26.

WEAM: The Magic of Marilyn, a showcase of 27 rare Marilyn Monroe photos

by Bruno Bernard at the World Erotic Art Museum thru Sunday, November 30.

COMMUNITY DRAG BAR CRAWL: A Fundraiser benefiting Miami Beach Gay Pride: beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday October 25, Miami Beach Pride encourages you to throw on your best wig, dress in drag, or just come show your support for the first “Drag Bar Crawl” which is a fundraiser for the annual parade and festival. It will begin at Palace Bar at 8 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. the party moves to MOVA Lounge, 1625 Michigan Ave, for the Pride volunteer appreciation hour. At 11 p.m. the party will

move to Score for a video showcase of party pics from last April’s parade and festival. The Drag Bar Crawl will then conclude at TWIST, at 12:30 a.m. with DJ Adora spinning. Tickets are $20 and include one drink at each bar. Tickets can be purchased at the Miami Beach LGBT Visitor Center or by emailing ivan@miamibeachgaypride.com MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN: Celebrate 50 years of the Garden.

Guests are encouraged to join in a 1960s rat pack theme. Mingle with celebrities of the time, while enjoying great food and cocktails in a spectacular setting. Performances by the Rainbow Circus, the South Beach Chamber Ensemble and 60s-era surprise celebrity guests. October 25, 6 - 11 p.m.

MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL: The City of Nice, France brings its storied jazz festival to sister city Miami with the first edition of Miami Nice Jazz Festival featuring sensational songstress Dee Dee Bridgewater, Latin Jazz and Salsa favorite Eddie Palmieri, acclaimed bassist Kyle Eastwood, renowned French drummer Andre Ceccarelli and former Santana lead singer Alex Ligertwood. The 2-day jazz festival will feature a spectacular lineup of multi-award winning jazz masters. October 26 - 27

CLASSIFIEDS PALACE is hiring seasonal staff: servers, bartenders & hosts with 2 + years of experience. Stop by Monday through Friday with your resume if interested. 1200 Ocean Drive.

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