MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL has released the lineup of the international artists set to celebrate the event’s Miami jazz roots beginning on November 1 through 23. This themed, monthlong festival will bring jazz to some of Miami’s finest and most celebrated landmarks in a perfect fusion of music and history. As one of Miami’s most applauded musical celebrations, MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL continues to deliver a mixture of world-class artists and emerging stars, while energizing audiences both new and old. This year’s roster of performers includes : Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca, Creole trumpeter Etienne Charles, Spanish flamenco singer Diego El Cigala, Miami leading ladies of Jazz Nicole Yarling, Kate Reid, Wendy Peterson, the Hot Sardines, The French Horn and more.

Roberto Fonseca will perform during the opening night concert at the Olympia Theater. The festival’s performances will take place at such venues as The Olympia Theater, The South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center, The Fillmore, The National hotel and The Catalina Hotel for 2free shows on November 14th and 15th.

Also this year the MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL will coincide with “French Weeks Miami”, an initiative launched by the French-American Chamber of Commerce and organized in partnership with the Consulate General of France, that aims to highlight various events to engage audience with France’s cultural identity. Every Sunday, its french roots will be celebrated during a Jazz brunch at The National hotel in Miami Beach, with special performances by The French Horn.

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The MIAMI NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL is a partnership between Sister Cities Nice, France and Miami, Florida. Joining forces under the leadership of the Festival’s Founder and CEO Philippe Pautesta-Herder, who now lives in Miami. “The Miami Nice Jazz Festival is the first and only jazz festival of such international significance to come to South Florida,” said the Festival founder, “and we are extremely grateful to be a part of such an iconic occurrence. “

Miami DADE provides the perfect backdrop for the Festival as Miami is a city rich in historic heritage and culture parallel to that embodied by the Festival, its musicians and its patrons,” Pautesta-Herder added. For additional information please email us at [email protected] call us directly at 877-392-3463 ext 3 or at www.miaminicejazzfestival.com.

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Schedule: November 1st – November 23rd

November 1st

Pianist Roberto Fonseca, opening set by The French Horn – Olympia Theater – Downtown Miami

Etienne Charles at South Miami Dade Cultural Art Center – South Miami Dade

November 2nd

The French Horn’s Jazz brunch at National Hotel – SOBE

November 8th

The Miami leading ladies of Jazz with Nicole Yarling, Kate Reid and Wendy Peterson conducted by the South Florida Jazz Orchestra Olympia – Downtown Miami

November 9th

The French Horn’s Jazz brunch at National Hotel – SOBE

November 11th 

“In the lobby lounge… Jazz” at the Olympia Theater – Downtown Miami

November 14th

Allan Harris Band – Cabaret series at South Miami Dade Cultural Art Center – South Miami Dade

An evening with Jorge Moreno, grammy award winner – Catalina Hotel

– Outdoor concert on Collins – SOBE

November 15th 

French Touch with Dinner at he Thompson/ DJ Oil (troublemakers) / Jaggae (vocalist) – Free concert – Catalina Hotel – Outdoor concert on Collins – SOBE

November 16th

French Horn’s Jazz brunch at National Hotel – SOBE

November 22nd

Hot Sardines at South Miami Dade Cultural Art Center – South Miami Dade

Diego El Cigala at Fillmore – SOBE

November 23rd

The French Horn’s Jazz brunch at National Hotel – SOBE