The longest-running live music series on Miami Beach, 7 days a week, 9 times a week.
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Come at your leisure for drinks in the Lobby, or call LT Steak & Seafood to book a table for dinner

6 PM TO 11 PM

Piano Masters & New Voices Tuesdays at The Betsy Hotel

On the last Tuesday of every month, vocalist Catalina Londono appears at Betsy as part of the emerging artist series, led by Tal and Martin, professors of Jazz at UM. This is another beautiful way to give emerging professional jazz musicians a chance to experience real time collaboration, under the supervision of their UM mentors. The Betsy and the Perez CreARTE program provide support for this initiative.

Experience an evening of jazz, mentorship, and community, featuring two unique sets:
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Prof. Tal Cohen
9:00 PM to 11:00 PM: Catalina Londono

About the Initiative

Piano Masters and Voices Jazz Artist Initiative provides upper-level undergraduate and graduate jazz pianists the chance to perform live, learn from top professionals, and connect with Miami’s vibrant music community. Student are selected by Piano Masters and University of Miami professors Tal Cohen and Martin Bejerano. Supported by The Betsy Hotel, The Betsy Community Fund at The Miami Foundation, and the Jorge Perez Family Foundation CreARTE Program.

About the Piano Masters

Tal Cohen (Piano)
Tal Cohen is a Grammy award-winning jazz pianist currently located in Miami. He has received acclaim including winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and was the recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship, performing to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Tal Cohen has played with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, Ignacio Berroa, and Joe Lovano. He currently leads his ensemble which has performed at festivals and venues that include Jazzbez Jazz Festival (Ukraine), Detroit Jazz Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival (Australia), and a three-week residency at the Black Cat (San Francisco). His most recent album, Gentle Giants, has received international acclaim and gained him many reviews including a 4-star review from the historic Downbeat Magazine.
Instagram: @talcohenjazz

Martin Bejerano

Martin Bejerano is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator based in Miami. He is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Jazz Piano Program at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music.
Bejerano is known for his dynamic performances as both a solo artist and as a longtime member of legendary drummer Roy Haynes' Fountain of Youth band. His career includes performances at major jazz festivals worldwide, several acclaimed recordings, and collaborations with leading jazz musicians.
Bejerano is recognized for his innovative approach to jazz piano, blending Latin influences with contemporary jazz idioms.

Catalina Londono is a Latin music vocalist from Armenia, Colombia. She started singing young, trained through school music programs and the local conservatory, and later returned seriously to music while in university—eventually performing as a soloist with orchestras and in venues across Colombia. After touring the U.S. with a Latin band, she relocated to Miami, where she’s worked with prominent Latin American musicians and recognized orchestras, recorded four singles for Cuban composer Francisco Robaina, performed with artists including Tito Puente Jr., and participated in the Latin Grammy Awards as a chorus singer. Known for her versatility, she performs in multiple genres and languages (including bolero, jazz, bossa nova, salsa, merengue, and cha-cha) and studied jazz at Miami Dade College under Professor Michael Diliddo.