Jazz in the Park on Nov. 14 features Electric Piquete

Community Tuesday, November 10, 2015

 

Hialeah’s Latin funk band, Electric Piquete are scheduled to play a concert at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Ave, as part of the Town of Miami Lakes’ on-going “Jazz in the Park” series. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, November 14,  beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Presented by the town and its Cultural Affairs Committee, the show is free and open to the public, and will feature the presence of several food trucks. 

“As a long-time town resident, it’s a pleasure and an honor to have been asked to play this concert at the beautiful and verdant Picnic Part West,” says band co-founder, bassist and vocalist Michael Mut. “We’re looking forward to entertaining the families and folks of Miami Lakes and surrounding areas, and I’m especially excited about playing a show so close to home. We invite everyone to come and enjoy some live music under the stars.”

Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete is a Latin funk band known for its Afro-Cuban authenticity and inventive takes on Latin and jazz standards. They released a Latin jazz single, a Latin soul single, debuted at the Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival, played Carnaval on the Mile for the sixth straight year, served as the house band at the Miss Carnaval Miami beauty pageant for a fourth time, and had a song placed on a special about Miami on CNN, all in 2015. 

The Cultural Affairs Committee of the Town of Miami Lakes works to establish a cultural identity in the Town. The committee plans and coordinates activities that will further the development of a climate of art, music, theatre, and other recreational activities. The committee’s mission is to provide and promote cultural activities within the Town of Miami Lakes for the benefit and education of its citizens and those in the surrounding communities.

The November 14 performance will be comprised of two one-hour sets with a break in between. Picnic Park West also features a covered children’s play area, swings, workout stations, basketball courts and a jogging track.

For more details about the band visit www.ElectricPiquete.com.