Melton Mustafa Jr. Big Band and Jesse Jones Jr.

Experience a captivating evening of jazz featuring the Melton Mustafa Jr. Big Band and saxophonist Jesse Jones Jr. at the South Beach Jazz Festival’s Jazz Hits the Road event on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 1111 Lincoln Road. Trumpeter Melton Mustafa Jr., inspired by the legacy of his father, jazz legend Melton Mustafa Sr., merges tradition with innovation. Known for his work alongside artists like Lalah Hathaway and as the founder of the Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival, Mustafa Jr. has become a powerful force in jazz and music education across South Florida.

Joining him is Jesse Jones Jr., a master saxophonist and celebrated figure in Miami’s jazz scene, known for his vibrant performances and charismatic scat singing. With a career that includes collaborations with Dexter Gordon and Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jones Jr. brings a unique blend of intricate arrangements and showmanship to the stage. Together, this uncle-nephew duo will deliver a soulful showcase of jazz excellence, bridging generations and styles in a performance rich in heritage and musical mastery.

RSVP is encouraged for this free event as well as optional donations that support Power Access’s initiatives, including scholarships and community programs aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusion.