{"id":263982,"date":"2026-05-08T21:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T21:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263982\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T21:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T21:46:08","slug":"mdcs-koubek-center-presents-han-beyli-the-harden-project-victoria-blue-and-flute-virtuoso-eric-chacon-in-the-third-edition-of-jazzkoubek-may-30-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/263982\/","title":{"rendered":"MDC\u2019s Koubek Center Presents Han Beyli, The Harden Project, Victoria Blue and Flute Virtuoso Eric Chac\u00f3n in the Third Edition of Jazz@Koubek, May 30\u201331"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MIAMI, May 8, 2026 \u2014 The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) announces the return of Jazz@Koubek, a premier two-day musical showcase celebrating the depth and diversity of jazz. On Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, South Florida audiences will experience a world-class lineup of local and international virtuosos in the heart of Little Havana.<\/p>\n<p>Now in its third year, Jazz@Koubek has become a cornerstone of Miami\u2019s cultural calendar, providing an intimate setting for jazz aficionados and newcomers alike to experience groundbreaking performances.<\/p>\n<p>Lineup &amp; Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 30 | 8 p.m.<br \/>Han Beyli \u2014 Quintet: A versatile and dynamic bassist, Han Beyli blends ethno jazz, funk and pop, delivering performances that are both emotionally engaging and rhythmically compelling. He has headlined major festivals worldwide and fuses his Middle Eastern heritage with Ukrainian roots, transcending genres including jazz, pop and R&amp;B.<\/p>\n<p>The Harden Project \u2014 Quartet: This duo-led ensemble showcases exceptional chemistry and improvisation. They have performed at major festivals across the state, including the South Beach Jazz Festival, Palm Beach Jazz Festival and Jazz in the Park.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday, May 31 | 6 p.m.<br \/>Victoria Blue \u2014 Quartet: Honored as Best National Vocalist at the New York Music Festival, Victoria Blue has collaborated with artists such as Ziggy Marley and Maluma. In 2025, she released her first Spanish-language album, El Arte de Volar, marking an important artistic milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Eric Chac\u00f3n \u2014 Quartet: Award-winning flutist and saxophonist Eric Chac\u00f3n headlines the closing night. Known for his versatility and technical brilliance, his quartet explores Venezuelan rhythms fused with classic jazz improvisation.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MDC\u2019s Koubek Center Presents Jazz@Koubek<\/p>\n<p>WHEN: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 31, at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>TICKETS: $15 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squadup.com\/events\/jazz-koubek?legacy=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.squadup.com\/events\/jazz-koubek?legacy=0 . <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free valet parking available<\/p>\n<p>WHERE: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd St. Miami, FL\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Koubek Center at MDC<\/p>\n<p>A South Florida landmark with a long and rich history as a cultural hub, The\u00a0Koubek Center is dedicated to building community through the arts. Over the past several decades, the Center has offered a variety of activities, including workshops, art exhibitions, theater performances, literary readings and concerts. It is a place for artists and local arts organizations to explore, experiment, collaborate and share their work with the community.\u00a0The Koubek Center includes a 200-seat theater, an expansive garden, classrooms, rehearsal and multi-use spaces. Built in 1929 by Austrian trader John J. Koubek as a gift to his wife, it was later donated to the University of Miami and acquired by Miami Dade College in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>Media contact:\u00a0 Beatriz Urgelles, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.mdc.edu\/pressrelease\/mdcs-koubek-center-presents-han-beyli-the-harden-project-victoria-blue-and-flute-virtuoso-eric-chacon-in-the-third-edition-of-jazzkoubek-may-30-31\/mailto:bea@beaumanagement.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">bea@beaumanagement.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"MIAMI, May 8, 2026 \u2014 The Koubek Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) announces the return of Jazz@Koubek,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3044,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-263982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=263982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263982\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=263982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=263982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=263982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}