The longest-running live music series on Miami Beach - 7 days a week, 9 times a week. No Cover. No Minimum. Come at your leisure for drinks in the Lobby or call LT Steak & Seafood to book a table for dinner.
Celebrate National Jazz Month at The Betsy with a special evening of live music presented as part of The Betsy’s Overtown Legacy Series, in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Honoring the rich cultural legacy of jazz in Miami and beyond, this program brings together outstanding artists for a night of rhythm, storytelling, and soulful performance in an intimate setting.
The evening features acclaimed vocalist Carole Ann Taylor from 9:00 to 12:00 PM, alongside music by the Angel Perez Trio, performing from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Together, these performances celebrate the enduring influence of jazz and The Betsy’s ongoing commitment to preserving and presenting the artistic traditions that shape our community.
Book a table at LT Steak & Seafood to make the most of this special evening, or join us in The Piano Bar for cocktails and conversation.
ANGEL PEREZ - Piano - He is a Miami-born musician, with a jazz degree from Frost School of Music from University of Miami. Angel has performed widely, having started his studies at the SOBE School for the Arts on Miami Beach, in arenas including The Essentially Ellington Competition, Miami Downtown jazz festival, and Okeechobee Music Festival. Angel believes in the power of music to change lives - and is currently in a graduate program at UM pursuing credentials in Music Therapy.
CAROLE ANN TAYLOR - Vocals - In music, a singer's personality often forms the way they perform. Jazz singer Carole Ann Taylor is known for her charming and uplifting stage presence. She’s a driving force with an easy way - reflective of jazz’s improvisatory freedom. @miamitogo
BRANDON LEE LEWIS - Drums - has performed internationally with many esteemed artists such as Gil Coggins, Harry Whitaker, Frank Wess, George Mraz, Kenny Garrett, among others. He's also performed on Award-Winning Broadway productions The Color Purple and Memphis and the feature film American Gangster. In addition to impeccable sideman work, he hosts a weekly Sunday night jam session, inherited from the great Harry Whitaker. Sundays have evolved into a community hang where Brandon's developed a band sound as a vehicle for his compositions, an offering known as the Program of Deprogramming, which features longstanding bandmates Lawrence Clark, Stacy Dillard, Theo Hill and Renée Cruz, in addition to a bevy of special guests.
RENEE CRUZ - Upright Bass - Cuban-American bassist Renée Cruz was born and raised in Miami, FL. She moved to New York City in January of 2001 to study with her musical heroes. Since then, she's had the honor of studying with bass legends Sir Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Homer Mensch and Reggie Workman. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New School University for Jazz & Contemporary Music in 2004 and her Masters of Music from The Juilliard School in 2007.
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