The Sunshine Jazz Organization Celebrates 26 Years of Jazz Services in South Florida
Volume 26, Issue 5
Next Edition: Sept - Oct, 2013
Copy due by Aug. 20, 2013
2013 SJO Board of Directors –
President – Keith Valles
Vice President – Holly Spillane
Treasurer – J.D. Mack
Secretary – Jeanette Tullis
Directors –
Ginny Crawford
Arthur Simms
Gera Wright
Alice Day
Myrtill Ford
Janice Jackson
Georgette Daniels
“The Mahj” poses at Ave D’s “Knight Beat” Miami history wall!
“Been there, done that!”
Honorary Director – Ralph Clark
Executive Director – Thelma Valles
President Emeritus – China Valles
The SJO is online!
www.sunshinejazz.org
http://www.facebook.com/SunshineJazzOrg
The South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame; Sunshine Jazz Concert Series; and SJO’s 27th Season!
The 4th Annual South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Ms. Alice
Day, was an extraordinary evening filled with family and friends, memories and magic. The six
honorees included Sax icon Joe Donato, revered pianist Dolph Castellano, and posthumously: jazz
radio/promoter/legend Alan Grant, Sax stylist/beloved mentor Jet Nero, vocalist/pianist Myrtle Jones
and bassist Sam Jones. Continued on page 2
The Sunshine Jazz Concert Series continues on Sunday, July 28th and Sunday, August 25th.
July’s featured artist is The Debbie Orta Quintet.
Expect Debbie’s special twist on the American
Songbook, Latin jazz and much more. And in
August the SJO welcomes Steelpan virtuoso
Othello Molineaux w/ very special guest vocalist
Deedee Wilde. Concerts are presented at SJO’s new
home for events – the comfortable and classy
Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge, conveniently located in downtown Miami.
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The Sunshine Jazz Organization celebrates our 27th Season on Saturday, September 28th!
More on Page 2!
September marks the beginning of the Sunshine Jazz Organization’s 27th year of Jazz programming,
educational workshops, concerts, Music in Parks and more. We plan to celebrate in the way we know
best and we’re inviting the community, SJO members and music lovers everywhere to join us! It’s an
evening of spectacular LIVE JAZZ! on Saturday, September 28th, from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m, as
the SJO presents the legendary Billy Marcus Trio with very, very special guest vocalist, Ms. Sandy
Patton, all the way from Bern, Switzerland! The event will be held at Avenue D Jazz and Blues
Lounge in downtown Miami, FL. More details soon! - on Facebook and at www.SunshineJazz.org
SJO’s Featured SJO Member Artist – Debbie Orta
Vocalist, Debbie Orta, was born in the Bronx, New York and raised in Miami, Fl.
She discovered her voice as a child, singing in her room and imitating the sounds
and songs of the greats including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Nat King
Cole. Those timeless songs, filled with great lyrics and melodies, have influenced
Debbie to sing with deep passion and emotion. She performs a terrific repertoire
from the Great American Songbook in styles ranging from swing, Brazilian, and
Latin jazz arrangements to jazz/funk, effortlessly flexing her range in these varied
rhythms. Her love of R&B like Chaka Khan, and horn bands - Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, and Jazz
Rock - Steely Dan, has also influenced Debbie’s style. Her repertoire includes Brazilian music sung in
Portuguese and, with her onstage energy, sincerity and versatility, Debbie is endearing to her
audiences as she is always offering something fresh and new and wonderful. Continued on page 4
The SJO presents Othello Molineaux w/ vocalist Deedee Wilde, August 25th
Join us at Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge as the Sunshine Jazz Concert Series
2013 continues. The SJO is proud and excited to have the opportunity to present
the music of one of South Florida’s truly world famous talents and longtime
friend and member of the Sunshine Jazz Organization. The legendary Jazz Steel
Drum virtuoso, known throughout the world as “Othello”, is widely credited
with introducing the “Pan” to the jazz world. His musical genius brought the
amazing sound of steel drums to millions of new listeners who had previously
considered the instrument to be a novelty item. Besides his acclaimed CD, "It's
About Time," Othello has made history playing on classic recordings including
with bass legend Jaco Pastorius, Chicago and Monty Alexander.
As an added treat on August 25th, one of South Florida’s very popular and
dynamic entertainers, Dee Dee Wilde, will join Othello for this special SJO
performance. DeeDee can sing low and sweet like Sade, tempestuous like Chaka,
and dramatic like Whitney. She’s worked with George Duke and has performed
on the LP’s of impressive artists such as James Brown, Phyllis Hyman, Howard
Hewitt, INXS, Gerald Albright and Gerald Alston. Dee Dee has had two of her
own hits from her two albums, “No Way Out” and “Getaway”. Visit:
http://othellomolineaux.com/; http://www.deedeewilde.com/Welcome.html
4th Annual South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame Continues…
This year’s festivities took place at the very jazzy Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge. The lovely
“Speakeasy-style” club was full of family and friends, with an array of new audience members excited
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to learn about these South Florida icons and hear what they still have to say! Miami’s Jazz radio
treasure, WLRN’s host of “The Real Tracy Fields”, Ms. Tracy Fields herself, did the honors of
emceeing the proceedings, in her signature cool and witty style. Hall of Fame Inductee and
consummate entertainer, Joe Donato, soon took over the stage and barely let
go. Accompanied by fellow Inductee Dolph Castellano on piano, with
Chuck Bergeron on upright bass, Karl Ott on drums, Daniel McCleod on
congas, and Alice Day with Mel Dancy scatting and singing, the band was
swinging hard from start to finish. Paste this link address to view a great
sample of the musical magic made on June 23rd at Avenue D during the
event. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UShYCkhA94
The South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame was established in January 2009 in an effort to pay homage to,
show appreciation for, and pay tribute to some of South Florida’s legendary and truly extraordinary
Jazz personalities - past and present. The first induction ceremony took place in June of that same year
with Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, Charles “China” Valles, Jesse Jones, Jr., Othello Molineaux,
Lenny Zeif, Alice Day, and the late Chief Sandrell Rivers being the first group of inductees.
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of these outstanding individuals was the brain
child of famed international recording artist and world class jazz diva, Ms. Alice Day. It was designed
as a mere “thank you” to honor those who made and make it possible for the continuance of jazz,
noting the impact their contributions have made in the Jazz world, on these South Florida shores, and
on the world stage. The South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame has a very short history, but the future will
take a lot longer…
“We are excited to celebrate these awesome masters of a truly American Classical art form, Jazz”, said
Alice Day, Founder and Chairperson of the South Florida Jazz Hall of Fame. These inductees are
some of South Florida’s legends; local pioneers who have paved the way for present and future
musicians to play and progress in the world of Jazz. You can follow the South Florida Jazz Hall of
Fame at: http://www.southfloridajazzhalloffame.blogspot.com/
GINNY'S JAZZ NOTES
Contact Ginny Crawford
Ginnycraw@aol.com
(please call venues for scheduling updates)
Jazz Roots 6th Season @ Adrienne Arsht PAC kicks off on November 1st, with a concert
celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic film The Pink Panther, and its composer - the musical
genius Henry Mancini. Featuring an all-star roster of guest artists backed by the UM’s Frost School of
Music’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Guests include vocalists Jon Secada, Monica Mancini,
Nicole Henry, and New York-based Cyrille Aimée; saxophonist Tom Scott, and jazz arranger/Dean of
the UM’s Frost School of Music Shelly Berg on piano. Adrienne Arsht PAC, 1300 Biscayne Blvd.,
Miami 33132. (305) 949-6722. www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/subscriptions/jazz/jazz-roots/
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GINNY’S JAZZ NOTES continued…
JAZZ AT PINECREST GARDENS Returns October www.pinecrest-fl.gov/index.aspx?page=440+
“Hot Nights, Cool Jazz”, Fridays monthly at The Bass Museum of Art, 7pm-9pm. Free for members,
$10 Non-members. 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 33139. (305)673-7530
Soyka’s Restaurant, Livingroom Jazz – Fridays & Saturdays 9pm. 5556 NE 4th Ave., Miami, FL
33137 (305) 759-3117 www.soykarestaurant.com
JAZZIZ NIGHTLIFE in Boca Raton – Daily Jazz Club shows and Weekly Concerts.
http://jazziznightlife.com/live-shows/upcoming-shows/eventsbycategory/-.html
Blue Jean Blues – Fort Lauderdale’s Jazz & Blues Club with Live Music Seven Days A Week!
Incl. Danny Burger’s Wednesday Jazz Showcase. 3320 NE 33rd St., Ft. Laud 33308 (954)306-6330
(2 blocks north of Oakland Park Blvd., just west of A1A). http://www.bluejeanblues.net
THE ARTS GARAGE Delray Beach – Saturday, August 3rd presents The Swing All-Star Band,
featuring SJO members Brenda Alford, Jesse Jones, Jr., Paul Shewchuk. 8:00pm (561)450-6357.
www.artsgarage.org
Debbie Orta continues…
Educated at the University of Miami and Florida International University, Debbie has performed at
many Jazz Festivals and clubs, but her professional career started with a record contract at TK
Productions and a tour with her funk-rock band, Catalyst. Debbie later performed as a backup singer
with Jose Luis Rodriguez “El Puma”, touring South America, Mexico, Europe and the U.S., and sang
backup and danced with Latin heartthrob Chayanne, performing in Puerto Rico, Washington D.C.,
Chicago and at Miami’s Calle Ocho Festival.
Debbie has since developed her Jazz performance chops to a high degree as both a
vocalist and leader of her popular Quintet, comprised of her talented husband,
bassist Nicky Orta, along with equally gifted brother-in-law, pianist Michael Orta,
and close colleagues Carlomagno Araya on drums, and Ed Maina on Sax. Debbie’s
band was the only S. Florida jazz band invited to perform at WPB’s premier music
festival, SunFest 2009, opening the Sunday Jazz Brunch for Spyro Gyra. In 2011,
Debbie collaborated with Wendy Pedersen and a stellar live band in the highly successful KCC
Production, “Jazz Gals: Celebrating the music of Peggy Lee & Billie Holiday” at Sunrise Civic Center.
Debbie is a Founding Member of the Miami Jazz Coop and a member and featured performer of the
prestigious Sunshine Jazz Organization of Miami. Her local appearances have included The Deering
Estate Summer Cabaret, The Van Dyke Café in South Beach, Blue Jean Blues, The SunTrust Sunday
Jazz Brunch, Hollywood ArtsPark, Arturo Sandoval’s, The Seminole Hard Rock Casino, and the Setai
Hotel on South Beach. In addition to the virtuoso Orta-Araya-Maina combination, she often sings with
other local jazz masters, including Turk Mauro and Othello Molineaux. www.debbieorta.com/
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SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ HAPPENINGS
(call ahead for scheduling updates)
July 25: The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, $30 - $45 ($5 more day of show) 8:00pm. Coral Gables
Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, 33134 (305)448-7421.
July 26:
Dinner & Live Jazz at All That Jazz Café, 6pm-11pm; (Fridays & Saturdays)
3491 N. Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, 33351 (954)572-9399
“Jazz Pon di River” with Jus' Cynthia and the Kiki Sanchez Trio, $10 cover; 7-10pm.
Finnigan's on the Water, 401 SW 3rd Ave. Miami, 33130. (305)285-3030.
“Hot Nights, Cool Jazz”, Bass Museum of Art - The Chuck Bergeron Quartet, 7pm-9pm.
Jazz at MOCA (last Friday monthly) presents Rolando Grooscors, FREE 8:00 p.m.,
Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 N.E. 125th St., North Miami, 33161. (305)893-6211
The Wendy Pedersen Quartet, at Joe's Stone Crabs – 8pm-11pm. No cover.
Joe’s Stone Crabs, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach 33139. (305)673-0365
July 27:
Miami Jazz Saxophone Quartet at WDNA Jazz Gallery, 7:30pm.
$25 WDNA members/$50 non-members. 2921 Coral Way, Miami 33145. (305)662-8889
Wendy Pedersen & Jim Gasior, 8pm at The Deering Estate @ Cutler, $20.
16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami 33157. (305)235-1668
July 28:
Arthur Barron (on Sax & Flute) and Special Guest (Dominick Cama on Sax), no cover
10am – 2pm at Maxine's Bistro & Bar, 1732 Collins Ave., 33139. (305)674-1160
The Sunshine Jazz Concert Series Presents The Debbie Orta Quintet, 4pm-7pm, $15.
Avenue D Jazz & Blues Lounge, 8 South Miami Ave., Miami, Fl 33130. (305)371-4823
Miami Jazz Project featuring Nikki Kidd Band (no cover at the bar) 9pm.
Upstairs at the Van Dyke, 846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 33139. (305)534-3600.
July 29: Rodolfo Zuniga Surfaces Band (no cover at the bar) 9pm
Upstairs at the Van Dyke, 846 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, 33139. (305)534-3600
July 31(every Wednesday):
Rose Max & Ramatis, Brazilian jazz, 6pm. no cover
Maxine's Bistro & Bar at The Catalina Hotel, 1756 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33139 (305)674-3527
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SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ HAPPENINGS continues…
August 2: “Jazz Pon di River” with Elaine Fernandez and the Kiki Sanchez Trio, $10 cover
7pm – 10pm, Finnigan's on the Water, 401 SW 3rd Ave. Miami, 33130. (305)285-3030
August 4: The Debbie Orta Quartet at Suntrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, FREE, 11am – 2pm.
201 Southwest 5th Avenue, The Connie Hoffman Gazebo, Ft. Lauderdale, 33312
August 8:
Dan Paul & Spinning Wheel, tribute to Blood, Sweat & Tears with special guest Ed Calle
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. shows, Jazziz Nightlife, 200 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432 (561)300-0732
The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, $30 - $45 ($5 more the day of the show)8pm., Coral Gables
Congregational United Church of Christ, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, 33134 (305)448-7421
August 9: Hot Nights, Cool Jazz with The Miami Saxophone Quartet
August 17: Jazz at Temple Israel Series featuring the Avery Sharpe Trio, $36 general admission
8:00 p.m. Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th St., Miami 33132 (305)573-5900
August 22: John Pizzarelli 8pm, $30 - $45, Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ,
3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, 33134 (305)448-7421
August 24: Soyka’s Restaurant, Livingroom Jazz - ORIENTE Latin Jazz 9pm. (305) 759-3117
August 25: ORIENTE Latin Jazz-Blues-Rhythm & Soul at Blue Jean Blues, 8pm
August 30: Jazz at MOCA presents The Max Farber Quintet, FREE, 8:00 p.m. (305)893-6211
August 31: The Ariel Pocock Quartet, $20. 8:00 p.m., The Deering Estate @ Cutler.
16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami 33157 (305)235-1668
More SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ
SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch Every 1st Sunday 11am-2pm, Riverwalk, along the New River,
Ft. Laud. (954)828-5363. http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/jazzbrunch/jazzbrunch.htm
Downtown Jazz & Film Series presented by Miami Jazz Society (free) Miami Tower Sky Lounge,
11th Floor - 100 SE Second Street, Miami 33131(305)684-4564 www.MiamiJazzSociety.com
South Florida Jazz Presents…The Rose and Alfred Miniaci PAC http://southfloridajazz.org.
The Café At Books & Books Live jazz and world music on Friday & Saturday, 7:30-11:30pm.
265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134. (305)442-4408. www.booksandbooks.com
WDNA Jazz Encounters Monthly at WDNA Jazz Gallery www.wdna.org
MOCA Jazz: Museum of Contemporary Art - Every last Friday free Outdoor Concert, 8pm.
770 NE 125th St. N Miami. (305)893-6211. http://www.mocanomi.org
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More continued…
Upstairs at The Van Dyke 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach (305)534-3600. www.thevandykecafe.com
Miami Shores C C 10000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores (305)795-2360 www.miamishoresgolf.com
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura. www.AventuraCenter.org
JAZZ & BLUES FLORIDA Best Online Guide To Live Jazz & Blues Jazzbluesflorida.com/
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center Cutler Bay (786) 573-5300 www.smdcac.org
Women In Jazz South Florida Inc. Joan Cartwright, Director (954)740-3398. www.wijsf.org
JAMS Jazz Arts Music Society presents… www.jamsociety.org/
Swing & Jazz Preservation Society www.swingandjazzpreservationsociety.org
Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Hotline: (772)460-JAZZ. www.jazzsociety.org
Jazz Musicians' Fellowship Foundation, Inc.
South Florida Jazz http://www.southfloridajazz.org/
All About Jazz An excellent, serious online jazz networking site. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/
Gold Coast Jazz Society performances, education & outreach activities www.goldcoastjazz.org
JAZZIZ Magazine Quarterly print & digital magazine. www.jazziz.com
Jazzonion a non-profit 501c3 museum initiative. http://www.jazzonian.org/
“Bright Moments In Jazz” Howard Moss, Jazz drummer/photographer. moss@movision.com
ONGOING (call venues for scheduling updates) MON Churchill’s: Jazz Jam hosted by Mike Wood,
9pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. Miami, (305)757-1807; TUE Jazz @ Jazid 9pm. 1342 Washington Ave.
Miami Bch (305)673.9372; Boca Bar & Grill: Riverside Jazz Band 7pm, 6299 N. Federal Hwy, Boca
Raton (561)995-1007; WED Danny Burger Musician Showcase at Blue Jean Blues; Luna Star Café:
Donna Blue & Brian Murphy, 2nd & 4th Weds. 775 NE 125th St, N. Miami (305)866-1816; THU
Loews Hotel Hemisphere Lounge 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Bch; Sound of Vision @ Blue Jean Blues,
8pm; FRI/SAT Café at Books & Books 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables 33134 (305)442- 4408;
SAT Troy Anderson’s Wonderful World Band at Blue Jean Blues; SUN Songstress Sundays @ Blue
Jean Blues; Boteco Brazilian Bar - Rose Max & Ramatis, Brazilian Jazz. 8pm. Last Sunday monthly.
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ONGOING continued…
916 NE 79th St., Miami 33138. (305)757-7737; FRI- SAT Globe Café & Bar, 377 Alhambra Circle,
Coral Gables (305)445-3555; 7 DAYS Upstairs at The Van Dyke Café
(305)534.3600
www.thevandykecafe.com; Blue Jean Blues www.bluejeanblues.net; MORE Arts at St John's on the
Lake, Miami Beach http://artsatstjohns.com; Bossa Nova Lounge @ Doral Resort:
www.doralresort.com; Biltmore Hotel
www.biltmorehotel.com; Funky Biscuit - Boca
www.funkybiscuit.com; Catalina Hotel, Miami Beach www.catalinasouthbeach.com; Cocoa Beach
Heidi's Jazz Club www.Heidisjazzclub.com.
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SOUTH FLORIDA JAZZ RADIO
JAZZ RADIO HOST, TRACY FIELDS
Keep in touch with Tracy https://www.facebook.com/TheRealTracyFields
“The Real Tracy Fields” is from Greensboro, NC. That’s where her father introduced her
to The Music when she was little by playing 78s of Count Basie. Since graduating from
Hampton Institute with a double major in broadcasting and journalism, she has pursued a
double career, writing for The Associated Press and others before getting the best job ever:
host of Evenin’ Jazz on 91.3 WLRN-FM, weeknights from 9:30 ‘til 1 a.m.
tracy.fields@gmail.com
Mon-Fri 9:30pm-1am “Evenin’ Jazz w/ Tracy Fields”; Friday ArtsBeat w/
Ed Bell, 1pm; Sat 8pm-12Mid: “Jazz Works”; Sun 8pm-12Mid “Night
Train” w/ Ted Grossman” www.wlrn.org
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Coral Gables, FL (Bi-lingual Jazz show)
Noches de Jazz, Thursdays Midnight
WURN 1020 AM Miami
http://idealradiointernational.com/
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