What/Who: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), North Miami is celebrating Black History Month with Shareef Clayton as part of the monthly Jazz at MOCA series. Clayton, a jazz trumpeter, is a native of Miami, Florida. He has performed at many famous venues including NBC Studios, Walt Disney World, Blue Note Jazz Club, BB King’s Club and Grille and has made appearances on television including “Last Call with Carson Daly” on NBC with Milo Z.
In 2012, Clayton recorded the album “Multiverse” with the Bobby Sanabria Big Band which was nominated for a Grammy. Clayton performs regularly with Macy Gray, Melody Gardot, Bobby Sanabria and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. In the past, he has performed with artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Roots, Michael McDonald, Rubén Blades and many more. The public is invited to sit under the stars and enjoy the jazz tunes from Shareef Clayton.
The museum galleries will be open by donation from 7 – 10 p.m.
When: Friday, February 24, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Where:
Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
770 NE 125th Street
Miami, FL 33161
Cost: This event is free and open to the public.
About Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is dedicated to making contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences – especially underserved populations – through the collection, preservation and exhibition of the best of contemporary art and its art historical influences. The Museum is located at 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. It is open Tuesday–Friday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 1–9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays). For more information, visitmocanomi.org or call 305-893-6211.
