*Past Concert Schedule*
Djembes N Jazz
AVANT GARDEN: an AFRICAN-AMERICAN SLAVE
GARDEN
June 10, 2006
Miami Beach Botanical Garden

  • Performed rendition of Bobby Mcferrin Circlesong 5
  • Presented spoken word embracing theme of event.
  • .Provided West African Rhythms for entirety of event.
Past Concerts
Pan African Book fest
Broward County Florida
April 22 2006
  • Performed a song originally done by critically
    acclaimed jazz artist Bobbie McFerrin titled Freedom
    is a Voice , with Will on vocals and Asha providing
    the dance interpretation.
  • Spoken Word Artist Brian Pratt presented three
    original pieces including a voice accompaniment
  • Performed traditional West African rhythm Manjani,
    accompanied by Professor Slap.
CalleOcho Festival
Miami Fl
March 12 2006
  • Performed classical jazz piece "Night in Tunisia" with
    Nasha providing the dance interpretation
  • Accompanied by Matthew and Professor Slap the
    group perform a West African rhythm, Dun Dun Ba
    and a original rhythm.
Miami -Dade College Wolfson Campus
Miami Fl
March 1, 2006
  • Performed jazz classic "Night In Tunisia with Nasha
    doing the dance interpretation and Will providing
    vocals.
  • Spoken Word Artist Paisley presented three original
    poems to an enthusiastic audience.
  • Percussionist presentation included a classic six
    eight rhythm(a standard in many of today's jazz
    instrumentals).
Jazz in the Park
Miami Lakes Fl
Feb 24, 2006
  • Performed Lou Rawls rendition of The Girl from
    Ipanema
  • Performed jazz classic "Night in Tunisia with dance
    interpretation by Dennis
  • Ended performance with a rendition of Gil Scott
    Heron song "It must be something"
The Healing Passage(Black History Month)
Miami Fl
Feb 9,2006
  • Performed background percussions and vocals with
    Spoken Word Artist Brian Pratt
  • Performed a selection from critically acclaimed jazz
    vocalist Bobbie McFerrin CD Circlesongs(Circlesong
    8)
Arts in  the Park Touring Series
Miami Dade Florida
July 18 - August 1, 2006

  • Performed classic jazz piece West Coast Blues
    rewritten to stress the importance of reading and
    literacy
  • Entertained child audience with interactive African
    percussion covering ABC's and counting.
  • Provided musical support for storytellers, poets and
    singers.
Art & Jazz
August 17, 2006
Featuring the Djembesnjazz Quartet
Delray Beach Florida
  • Performed Rhythm and Blues and Jazz classics such
    as Spain, Superwoman, This Masquerade and
    others.