# Event Details - **Event Name**: 29TH ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival returns to Florida Memorial University for an unforgettable jazz concert honoring Dr. Dawn Batson.About this EventWelcome to the 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend! Join us for a weekend filled with incredible jazz performances at the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts. Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of talented jazz musicians and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with fellow jazz enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event celebrating the art of jazz!THE 29TH ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFAJAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKENDThe Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival was founded 1996 by International Jazz Trumpet Legend and Miami Native Melton Mustafa Sr. The MMJF is now considered a staple in the community and celebrates 29 years of pure Jazz. This years jazz festival is dedicated to Dr. Dawn Batson, the late Zakiyyah Mustafa and late Melton Mustafa Sr. We thank you for your dedication to the preservation of Jazz Music. This festival is a performance platform for local artists, international artists, students, educators, local businesses and the community. The MMJF29 welcomes all Jazz lovers regardless of their age, background, gender, social economic status, sexual preference, disability or education. Let's Jazz together!!!Mustafa Jr.29th ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND SCHEDULEFebruary 26 - March 1, 2026The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival celebrates 29 years of providing the bestJazz in South Florida. Get ready to have an amazing time!!!SCHEDULE OF EVENTSDAY 1 - February 26, 2026Dinner & Jazz at Lorna's Caribbean & American GrillArtists: The Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet featuring George Tandy, James Cotman, Julian Pratt & special guest.7:00 - 9:00PMLORNA'S CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN GRILL1952 NW 27TH AveMiami Garden, FL. 33056(RSVP 305-623-9760)Dress to Impress!DAY 2 - February 27, 2026CIGARS, JAZZ AND SPOKEN WORD featuring the Funk Jazz All Stars8:00 - 10:00PMGARDENS CIGAR LOUNGE19801 NW 27th AveMiami Gardens, FL 33056Dress to Impress!JAZZ WORKSHOPS/MASTER CLASSESLocation: Marshall L. Davis, Sr. African Heritage Cultural Arts Center6161 NW 22nd AvenueMiami, Florida 33142Tickets: $20.00 for students - FREE for parents8:00AM - 12:00PM | STUDENT BAND PERFORMANCES12:00PM – 1:00PM | LUNCH (FOOD TRUCKS)1:00PM - 1:45 | JAZZ WORKSHOP FEATURING GUEST ARTISTS** COLLEGE JAZZ ALLSTAR CONCERT1:45PM - 2:15 | FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE under the direction of Zachery Bartholomew.2:15PM - 3:00PM | BROWARD COLLEGE BIG BAND under the direction of Waldron Dunkley.JAZZ FESTIVAL MIXER7:00PM - 9:00PM | Jazz Mixer featuring TBADay 3 - February 28, 2026Laid back jazz social event. Great networking opportunity.Tickets: FREE (Please call to RSVP)Location: Sonesta Select Miami Lakes15700 NW 77th Ct.Miami Lakes, FL 33016RED CARPET EVENT & MMJF29 FESTIVAL CONCERTLocation: LOU RAWLS AUDITORIUM15800 NW 42nd AveMiami Gardens, FL 330545:00PM - 6:00PM | Red Carpet Event & VIP Reception featuring FMU Jazz Combo under the direction of Zachery Bartholomew.(Meet and greet our featured artists on the Red Carpet)HOSTED BY: THE REAL TRACEY FIELDS6:00PM - 7:00PM | MMJF29 FESTIVAL CONCERTFeaturing: FMU Alumni Chorale, FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble, FMU Alumni Jazz Allstars - Leon Foster Thomas, Kirk Green, Doug Carter, Mark Strowbridge, James Cotman7:00PM - 7:15PM | Intermission7:15PM - 9:00PM | MMJF29 FESTIVAL CONCERTMelton Mustafa Orchestra directed by Melton Mustafa Jr.Featuring: Melton Mustafa Orchestra, South Florida’s Favorite Entertainer Jesse Jones Jr. Nicole Yarling, Leon Foster Thomas,Billy Ross, Jason Moss, Randy Emerick, Miles Fielder, Mark Griffen, Jim Gasior, Tom McCormick, Steve Sigmund, Tom Warfel, Mike Balough, Roger Umana, Dereck Sims, Dr. Courtney Jones, Jim Gasior, James Cotman, Vince Dupoint, Yamin MustafaAttire: Dress to impressTickets:MMJF29 Student Workshop Tickets: $20.00MMJF29 Red Carpet Event & Concert: $50.00 ($60 @ the Door)MMJF29 Red Carpet Event, VIP Reception and Concert: $80.00*VIP Guests will sit near the performance stage and will have access to the VIP ONLY areas.For tickets & info, visit#MMJF29Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM29th ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMRED CARPET EVENTInfo: Please come camera ready and ready to mingle and network with other jazz enthusiast!!! Featuring ?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VIP RECEPTIONInfo: Private VIP reception. Come meet, greet and hang out with our featured artists and enjoy some great food and drinks. ?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMMMJF29 FESTIVAL CONCERTInfo: Featuring: FMU Alumni Chorale, FMU Alumni Steel Pan Ensemble, FMU Alumni Jazz Allstars - Leon Foster Thomas, Kirk Green, Doug Carter, Mark Strowbridge, James Cotman?: 07:15 PM - 09:00 PMMMJF29 FESTIVAL CONCERTInfo: The Melton Mustafa Orchestra is a 18 piece big band which was founded by International Jazz Trumpeter Melton Mustafa. The band plays in the style of Count Basie, Duke Ellington Orchestra and Frank Sinatra band. The band is known for swinging hard and showcases the finest jazz musicians in South Florida. This concert will feature South Florida's favorite entertainer Mr. Jesse Jones Jr., Jim Gasior, Nicole Yarling, Leon Foster Thomas, Billy Ross, Jason Moss, Randy Emerick, Miles Fielder, Mark Griffen, Jim Gasior, Tom McCormick, Steve Sigmund, Tom Warfel, Mike Balough, Roger Umana, Dereck Sims, Dr. Courtney Jones, Jim Gasior, James Cotman, Vince Dupoint, Yamin Mustafa and many more!!!! This band will perform original music written by Melton Mustafa and some our favorite jazz standards from the great American song book. 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