Nicole Henry in Collins Park
Sunday, 02/14/2016 – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Collins Park
2100 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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Cost: FREE

Global Arts Project presents the internationally-acclaimed and Miami-based vocalist Nicole Henry, in the opening of the first annual FREE to the public Artscape Concert Series, a set of four unique concerts scheduled to be held outdoors in Collins Park, Miami Beach on select Sundays from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. Ms Henry is a winner of a Soul Train Award, and has established herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Ms. Henry possesses a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her repertoire includes the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz titles; while her accompaniment ranges from a simple jazz trio to a full big band.

The 2016 Artscape Concert Series will showcase 4 internationally regarded artists with a strong multicultural ethos. Besides Nicole Henry, it will feature Batuke Samba Funk, a high energy Brazilian Funk band; Chardavoine’s Creole Jazz Project, a manifestation of Haitian Jazz; and Timbalive, a group of highly trained musicians from Cuban conservatories.

The concert will open with a student jazz ensemble under the direction of Dr. Ed Calle, 2015 Latin Grammy Award Winner for Best Instrumental Album and 5-time Grammy nominee, as part of Global Arts Project’s educational outreach program. Additionally, Artscape concerts will be accompanied by a Farmers’ Market hosted by The Market Company.

Collins Park is located at 2100 Collins Ave in Miami Beach (behind the Bass Museum.) Parking is on-street. For more information call (305) 332-2623. The W South Beach is the presenting sponsor for this concert (www.wsouthbeach.com)