Welcome to the 28th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend! Join us for a weekend filled with incredible jazz performances at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater. Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of talented jazz musicians and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with fellow jazz enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event celebrating the art of jazz!

THE 28TH ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA

JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Tribute to Jaco Pastorius

The Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival was founded 1996 by International Jazz Trumpet Legend and Miami Native Melton Mustafa Sr. The MMJF is now considered a staple in the community and celebrates 28 years of pure Jazz. This years jazz festival is dedicated South Florida’s International Bass Virtouso Jaco Pastorius and the Jaco Pastorius Big Band led by Peter Graves, the late Zakiyyah Mustafa and late Melton Mustafa Sr. We thank you for your dedication to the preservation of Jazz Music. This festival is a performance platform for local artists, international artists, students, educators, local businesses and the community. The MMJF28 welcomes all Jazz lovers regardless of their age, background, gender, social economic status, sexual preference, disability or education. Let’s Jazz together!!!

Mustafa Jr.