Alma Libre - The New Recording From Grammy Winning Team

May 5, 2025

Three musical visionaries��Grammy-winning producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo and renowned conductor and arranger Terry Heimat��have joined forces to unveil Alma Libre. This long-awaited album masterfully bridges the worlds of classical elegance and Latin flair. Released in April 2025, this stunning work showcases a collection of melodies penned by iconic composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Ennio ...

Tom Lippincott

Eight- and six-string guitarist Tom Lippincott was born in New Jersey and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but has made South Florida his home since 1988. He has a bachelor's degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas as well as a master's in jazz performance from the University of Miami.  
 
Tom taught jazz guitar, guitar ensemble, and jazz improvisation for over twenty years at Miami Dade College, Florida International University, New World School of the Arts, and Broward College.  He also teaches lessons in person and online, conducts clinics and workshops, and has jazz guitar classes available through Mike’s Master Classes. 

Jos�� Ignacio Santos: Crafting Melodies Beyond Borders

February 20, 2025

In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary classical and jazz music, few figures shine as brightly as Jose Ignacio Santos , a 31-year-old woodwind virtuoso from the Dominican Republic. As chronicled here by Laura D. Recio, Santos��s musical journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the transcendent power of curiosity. A self-taught prodigy hailing from the ...

The Jazz Kissa Owner: Danny de Zayas

by B.D. Lenz
January 21, 2025

When you read the title of this column there's a good chance you asked yourself, “what the heck is a jazz kissa?" I had never heard of them either until a recent interview I did with photographer Philip Arneill about his photo collection dedicated to the dying institution that is the jazz kissa (read that interview ...

Celebrate Jazz Night Thursdays at Pub 52 with a Special Birthday Performance by Damian J Project for Jeannette Pina of South Florida Jazz List

June 30, 2024

Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen is thrilled to announce a special Jazz Night Thursdays event on July 18th, 2024, featuring a live performance by the renowned Damian J Project, in celebration of Jeannette Pina's birthday from South Florida Jazz List. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, food, and drink specials, starting at ...

Roxana Amed: A Prayer

by John Chacona
May 19, 2024

The U.S. recording career of Argentine-born vocalist Roxana Amed is a study in the frustration that assumptions about genre can create. Both 2021's Ontology and the following year's Unánime, released by Sony Music, were nominated for Latin Grammy Awards. That was well-deserved, yet these were also among the best jazz vocal recordings of those years. Her ...

Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen In South Miami Presents Jazz Thursdays: An Unforgettable Night Of Melodies And Rhythms

February 29, 2024

Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen in South Miami, the premier destination for live music and entertainment, is thrilled to announce the launch of Jazz Thursdays, a weekly event that will captivate music enthusiasts and jazz aficionados alike. Every Thursday, Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen in South Miami will transform into a haven for soulful tunes, featuring ...

Brian Lynch: Con Clave Vol.2

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 4, 2024

The jazz musician's road to success and sustainability is a rocky one, marked with more than its share of ups and downs. Becoming the norm as of late, those with the strongest staying power have increased their flexibility by becoming more diverse in their efforts. The affect is thus twofold-providing an income to pay the rent, ...

Roman Miroshnichenko Wins Best Jazz Award In The 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition

December 5, 2023

Guitarist, composer and bandleader Roman Miroshnichenko is the 1st Prize winner in the 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition in the ��Best Jazz Award" category with the single “Africa," featuring the legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern. “Africa" is an elegant instrumental arrangement with Afro-Latin flavor, created by Roman in the summer of 2023 and based on the ...

Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo And Alex Sino Achieved Double Victory At The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards With 'Made In Miami'

December 4, 2023

In a remarkable achievement at 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Sevilla, the critically acclaimed album Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo��Made In Miami produced by Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo and Alex Sino secured two Latin Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Album and Best Arrangement for “Songo Bop" featuring Milton Salcedo. This double win underscores the exceptional artistry and ...