Jazz at the Betsy: Carole Ann Taylor, Angel Perez & More
Jan 16, 2026
From: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
A live jazz set brings seasoned musicians and rising local talent together as part of Miami Beach’s longest-running music series.
Jazz at the Betsy continues with a performance led by vocalist Carole Ann Taylor, joined by pianist Angel Perez, bassist Renée Cruz and drummer Brandon Lee Lewis. Known for her warm, engaging presence, Taylor’s approach blends lyrical clarity with the improvisational ease that defines classic jazz vocal traditions. The evening’s lineup brings together artists with deep roots in Miami’s music community alongside nationally recognized performers.
Pianist Angel Perez, a Miami native and Frost School of Music alumnus, performs alongside Cuban-American bassist Renée Cruz, whose career includes extensive study and performance in New York with some of jazz’s most influential figures. Drummer Brandon Lee Lewis rounds out the ensemble, bringing international touring experience and credits that span jazz, Broadway and film.
Held in the lobby of The Betsy Hotel on Miami Beach, Jazz at the Betsy is presented with no cover and no minimum. Guests are welcome to stop by for cocktails or reserve dinner seating through LT Steak & Seafood. The series runs multiple times weekly and is a longstanding fixture of the city’s live music landscape.
Jazz at the Betsy: Carole Ann Taylor with Angel Perez, Renée Cruz and Brandon Lee Lewis takes place Friday, January 16 at The Betsy – South Beach.