Spearheaded by Latin Grammy nominated pianist Martin Bejerano, ‘The Purple Project’ takes the very best of legendary artist Prince reimagined in a jazz fusion context. Their eponymous album features fantastic and innovative arrangements, combining a live rhythm section with lush string orchestration, to create an electrifying homage to one of the most important artists of our time. The Purple Project features an incredible band of musicians, with drummer Lucas Apostoleris, bassist Marty Quinn, and South Florida vocalist Nicole Yarling. After the concert is an open jam session and students can claim one of the limited free tickets. Sponsored by Miami Dade County Division of Cultural Affairs. Friday, Dec. 12 from 8pm to 10pm in the WDNA Jazz Gallery, located at 2921 Coral Way!!!! Tickets are $40 plus fees for general admission, $30 for WDNA MEMBERS, and FREE for students (don’t forget to bring your student ID card) here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/jazz-encounters-ft-the-purple-project-2025-12-12-wdna-jazz-gallery-miami-ba83c5?fbclid=IwY2xjawOoYAxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVfhljleJZEyCCQC_CLdG5pc3tm8g1C3R9Ph5tvaz7p6Q4VKOmj-00k8JRHo_aem_H1gQFzqHWzc9rglvkJBbqg

Concert Schedule: Doors open at 7:30; Concert at 8:00pm, Open Jazz Jam Session afterwards. Students! Bring your ax and play with the pros! Be sure to score one of the limited free student tickets. The best parking is across (on the south side) Coral Way in the residential section. Please DON’T park in the small WDNA lot, those spaces are for the musicians and the WDNA staff. And please don’t park on neighbors’ lawns or in Big Lots, they will tow you. We like masks if you do. (Miami)