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Past Jazzonian Events

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All events listed here were a result of a 100% grass roots initiative made possible by many amazing talented musicians, wonderful volunteers and generous individual financial support from people and businesses in South Florida. Thank you!

3rd Annual Celebrating Charlie Parker Festival
MONDAY, AUGUST 25thH, 2014 - Jazzonian proudly presented the 3rd Annual Celebrating Charlie Parker Festival, Monday, August 25th, 7 PM, at the Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas, 2801 SW 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

2nd Annual Jazzonian Holiday Bash
TUESDAY, DEC 4TH, 2012 - It was a cool and exciting night of scintillating Jazz as a multitude of people came to support the 2nd Annual Jazzonian Holiday Bash at Blue Jean Blues

Jazzonian Inspires Youth at the 2nd Annual Jazzonian Youth Band Festival
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2012 - The Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc (Jazzonian) was very please to present the 2nd Annual Jazzonian Youth Band Festival once again at the Bienes Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale, featuring the following distinguished South Florida school ensembles: Parkway School of the Arts, Florida Atlantic University, Dillards Center for the Arts, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Have You Seen Miss Rios.

Jazzonian at Radio Esperanza 1550 AM
THURSDAY, OCTOBERr 25th, 2012 - Jazzonian is very pleased to present this certificate of appreciation and gratitude in recognition for your wonderful support for the benefit concert for Miami Edison Sr. High School Red Raiders Band music program on Monday, October 1st, 2012 at The Fish House in Kendall, Miami Florida.

Jazzonian workshop for Miami Edison Sr High School Band Inspires the next generation of Jazz musicians!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 2012 - Founder/President of Jazzonian Bobby Ramirez spoke to Miami Edison Sr High School band about Jazz history, becoming successful as a musician, and leadership. Empowering the next generation of Jazz musicians.

Jazzonian Hosts a Jazzy Fundraiser for Miami Edison Sr High School Red Raiders Band Program
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 2012 - A wonderful Jazzy time at the Fish House to raise funds to help the Miami Edison Sr High school Band program Photo with kids that volunteered, as well as Glenda representing Radio Esperanza 1550 AM. Yesterday at the Fish House in Kendall for our fundraising concert.

Jazzonian Establishes the 1st Annual Celebrating Charlie Parker Festival in Fort Lauderdale, FL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th, 2012 - Jazzonian is very pleased to present the 1st annual Celebrating Charlie Parker Festival.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2012 - Jazzonian Hosts Charlie Parker Listening Party at Radio Active Records in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wednesday, May 31st, 2012 - Jazzonian Concert and exhibition @ Forest Trace featuring Zoe Fromer (Atlantic Community High School); Iala Teresa-Callega (Academy of Arts and Minds); Andrew Forman (Atlantic Community High School); all performing with the Bill Heck Band. Host James Chism

A Wonderful Jazzy Time at the 2nd Annual South Florida Jazz Summit
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15th, 2012 - A wonderful time was had by many who attended the 2nd Annual South Florida Jazz Summit held at the Bienes Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale on January 14th and 15th, 2012. The event was held at the beautiful Bienes Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2012 - SFJS Opening Night Concert featuring Maria Rivas and the Jazzonian Heritage Band @ Bienes Center for the Arts

MONDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2012 - Jazzonian Noon-Time Listening Party @ Bienes Center for the Arts! - Playing classic vintage recordings featuring the music of Jaco Pastorius.

MONDAY, JANUARY 10th, 2012 - Jazzonian Noon-Time Listening Party @ Bienes Center for the Arts! - Playing classic vintage recordings featuring the music of Charlie Parker.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2012 - Jazzonian Noon-Time Listening Party @ Bienes Center for the Arts! - Playing classic vintage recordings featuring the music of Ira Sullivan.

Grand Opening Visual Arts Exhibition Celebrates Jazz Heritage! - FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2012 - The Jazz Museum of Florida (Jazzonian) proudly presents the Magical World of Jazz Art Multimedia Exhibition featuring original paintings by the late great artist Charles Mills and international renowned Jazz and Latin American singing sensation Maria Rivas, plus works by veteran fine arts photographer Russell Levin. This event will also present a very special concert by two South Florida Jazz giants together again, vocalist/pianist Mel Dancy and trumpet/flute/saxophonist Ira Sullivan; also featuring two extraordinarily talented young players, bassist Russell Hall (Dillard Center for the Arts High School) and drummer Nicholas Newburg (North Broward Preparatory School) on drums.

2011 Jazzonian Holiday Bash Hits a High Note at Michele’s Dining Lounge
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2011 - Talk about Jazzy magic in the air! The Jazzonian Holiday Bash held at Michele’s Dining Lounge in Fort Lauderdale last Monday (12-5-2011) was a huge success thanks to our many friends that came out to support Jazzonian Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship fundraising event

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2011 - Jazzonian presents Jazz Singer Yvonne Brown Performs at the Bienes Center for the Arts - Jazzonian museum is pleased to present its educational historical cultural arts multimedia traveling Jazz exhibition on November 4th, 2011 at the Bienes Center for the Arts (St. Thomas Aquinas High School), 2801 SW 12th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.

Sun-Sentinel(article) - Nonprofit working to create Young Jazz Leaders Scholarship

Jazzonian Established the 1st Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival and Scholarship Education Fund
SATURDAY, SEPT 24th, 2011 - The Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc (Jazzonian) is very please to present its 1st Annual Exceptional Young Jazz Leaders Band Festival featuring the following distinguished South Florida school ensembles: Parkway School of the Arts, Florida Atlantic University, Dillards Center for the Arts, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and Blue Money Jazz.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th, 2011 - JAZZONIAN TOUCH JAZZ WORKSHOP - The Jazzonian Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming TOUCH JAZZ workshop called "The Anatomy of Latin Jazz" presented by Founder and President Bobby Ramirez this Wednesday, May 12th, 3-5 PM at John A. Ferguson Senior High School located at 15900 SouthWest 56th Street, Miami, FL 33185-3880. The workshop will be presented to the school Jazz band led by Band Director Mr. Ryan Ellis.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26th, 2011 (6-8 PM) - JAZZONIAN International Film Series - "Ken Burns Jazz: The Story of America Music." The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

TUESDAY, APRIL 26th, 2011 - (morning) Jazz Education Series for School-Age Children - An introduction to the sites and sounds of Jazz. The history of this original music style will be explained, including where and when it sll began nd featuring Ragtime, Big Band, Bebop and Modern Jazz, as well as the individuals prominent in Jazz. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

SUNDAY, APRIL 24th, 2011(4-6 PM) - JAZZONIAN Listening Party - Featuring conversation, playing songs from favorite recordings and sharing insights and anecdotes on the music. These evenings are a great way to get a prespective on the musicin an intimate setting plus meetingand connecting with other Jazz enthusiasts. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2011(8-10 PM) - Open Jam Session - Professional Jazz musicians from the area are invited to participate. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2011(6-8 PM) - Youth Freestyle Jazz Jam Session - From beginning to intermediate, Jazz music students from area schools are invited participate, learn the art of Jazz improvisation, working as part of a Jazz ensemble. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

TUESDAY, APRIL 19th, 2011 (6-8 PM) - JAZZONIAN International Film Series - "Ken Burns Jazz: The Story of America Music." The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

TUESDAY, APRIL 19th, 2011 - (morning) Jazz Education Series for School-Age Children - An introduction to the sites and sounds of Jazz. The history of this original music style will be explained, including where and when it sll began nd featuring Ragtime, Big Band, Bebop and Modern Jazz, as well as the individuals prominent in Jazz. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

SUNDAY, APRIL 17th, 2011(4-6 PM) - JAZZONIAN Listening Party - Featuring conversation, playing songs from favorite recordings and sharing insights and anecdotes on the music. These evenings are a great way to get a prespective on the musicin an intimate setting plus meetingand connecting with other Jazz enthusiasts. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

Jazzonian Establishes the Annual South Florida Jazz Summit
SATURDAY, APRIL 16th, 2011 - A wonderful time was had last Saturday at the South Florida Jazz Summit. Our sincerest hope is that all that attended were inspired. Thank you for attending the 1st Annual South Florida Jazz Summit. Looking forward to next year!

FRIDAY, APRIL 15th, 2011 - Grand Opening Reception - South Florida Jazz Summit- ArtServ Ft. Lauderdale, Florida featuring violinist Federico Britos, saxophonist Jesse Jones Jr., and pianist Lenore Rafael. Proceeds from this event benefited the JAZZ MUSICIANS' FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION - a not-for-profit organization that seeks to help South Florida Jazz musicians who experience life or career threatening circumstances.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12th, 2011 - (morning) Jazz Education Series for School-Age Children - An introduction to the sites and sounds of Jazz. The history of this original music style will be explained, including where and when it sll began nd featuring Ragtime, Big Band, Bebop and Modern Jazz, as well as the individuals prominent in Jazz. The Arts Garage - Delray Beach

Jazzy Grand Opening Celebration at Arts Garage Helps to Launch Jazz Concert Series in Delray Beach
SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2011 - It was a full house at the Arts Garage on Saturday, April 2nd in Delray Beach commemorating the start of "Jazz Appreciation Month", and celebrating the new partnership between Jazzonian and the Creative City Collaborative.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 2010 - First event JAZZONIAN unveiled its first multimedia traveling museum exhibition at the Joseph Caleb Auditorium in partnership with the Sunshine Jazz Organization in Miami 4-7 PM. Performances Hosted by James Chism performance by Bobby Ramirez Saxophonist/flautist-Founder and President of Jazzonian.

"Jazz is an American national treasure. Inspiring and educating young audiences as to the rich history and wonders of Jazz is a top priority," Said Bobby Ramirez, Founder/President of Jazzonian.

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2011 JAZZONIAN Legacy Awards
And the winners are: Ed Bell (WLRN), Lifetime Achievement; Phyllis Fee, Jazz Benefactor; and James Chism, Jazz Volunteer.

Excellence in Jazz Education
Jazzonian is very pleased to announce its 2011 Excellence in Jazz Education Award. This year's recipient is Mr. Christopher Dorsey, Band Director of the Jazz Orchestra at Dillard Center for the Arts.

A New Creative Way to Experience Jazz!
Jazzonian is pleased to announce its new innovative education program called TOUCH JAZZ.

About Latin Jazz
Jazzonian proudly presents Latin Jazz Player: a virtual educational cultural arts initiative produced by Bobby Ramirez that is part of the Jazzonian online multimedia experience honoring the great musicians that made significant contributions in helping to shape the sound of this classic American music artform. Latin Jazz Player also serves as a quick one-stop educational guide for music students, as well as helping music teachers articulate and present Latin Jazz as part of a school music curriculum.