Othello Molineaux | South Beach Jazz Festival 2027

Experience the extraordinary sound of steel pan jazz as local legend Othello Molineaux takes the stage at the South Beach Jazz Festival Born in Trinidad and Tobago, the birthplace of the steel pan, Molineaux is widely credited with helping introduce the instrument to the jazz world. After moving to the United States in the 1970s, he became a longtime collaborator with legendary bassist Jaco Pastorius and went on to perform with jazz greats including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Monty Alexander, Art Blakey, and Randy Brecker. His groundbreaking collaboration with Monty Alexander, Ivory and Steel, helped establish the steel pan as a serious voice in jazz. His solo album It's About Time earned recognition from Miami New Times and JazzTimes. Join us on Lincoln Road for a FREE performance celebrating the remarkable musical legacy of one of South Florida's most influential jazz artists. Event Details: • Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027 • Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM • Location: Power Access Main Stage, 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, Miami Beach • FREE with RSVP The South Beach Jazz Festival is presented by Power Access in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, The Rhythm Foundation, the Lincoln Road BID, Jackson Health, and MasterWing Creative, with additional support from Funding Arts Network (FAN), US Antiques: The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, The Coconut Grove Jewelry & Watch Show, The Bass, Faena, and our local sponsors and supporters.