The 28th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival – a Tribute to Jaco Pastorius – takes place from February 28 – March 2, 2025 at the Historic Lyric Theater. Celebrate 28 years of jazz excellence with a weekend of live performances in Historic Overtown. The 28th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival returns February 28 to March 2 to the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, honoring the legacy of acclaimed jazz trumpeter Melton Mustafa Sr. and South Florida’s own bass virtuoso, Jaco Pastorius.

Friday, Feb. 28 – the MMJF kicks off with a PRE-JAZZ FESTIVAL MIXER
7:00PM – 9:00PM  |  Mixer Featuring Vocalist Alvin Jackson. Laid back jazz social event. Great networking opportunity. Tickets: FREE (Please call to RSVP) at  877-571-9311 or 513-477-7781.

Sunday’s lineup includes a red carpet and VIP reception followed by performances from the Melton Mustafa Orchestra featuring Jesse Jones Jr., Lenard Rutledge, and others. The evening culminates with the Jaco Pastorius Big Band, directed by Peter Graves.

All info and a complete listing is right here: http://www.meltonmustafajazzfestival.com/festival-schedule.html Various locations, and various prices through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/28th-annual-melton-mustafa-jazz-festival-weekend-tickets-1132579127659?aff=oddtdtcreator&bookmarkEvent=1132579127659 Tickets vary from $20-$230 (Miami)