About this Event
About the MusicThe Johnbern Thomas Quartet, featuring special guest vocalist Michelle Mailhot, offers a deeply immersive musical experience rooted in spirit, tradition, and artistic exploration.
Drawing from Johnbern Thomas’s recorded works, including his most recent release (April 8, 2026), the repertoire unfolds as a journey—where Haitian ancestral rhythms meet the harmonic sophistication and improvisational depth of modern jazz. At the heart of this expression is Kreyòl Jazz, a living musical language that carries memory, identity, and transcendence.
Each composition is approached not only as music, but as storytelling—channeling the pulse of the Caribbean, the resilience of a people, and the boundless freedom of jazz.
The performance also embraces selections from Michelle Mailhot’s repertoire, along with original works from members of the ensemble, creating a collective dialogue where every voice contributes to a unified spiritual narrative.In addition, the evening will revisit select classics from the 1980s through Michelle Mailhot’s repertoire—bringing moments of familiarity, nostalgia, and celebration into the musical journey.This is music that breathes, listens, and elevates.About Johnbern ThomasJohnbern Thomas is a Haitian-born drummer, composer, and sonic architect whose artistry is guided by a profound connection to heritage, spirituality, and human expression.
His work stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where rhythm becomes language and music becomes a vessel for meaning.Since establishing himself in Orlando in 2021, Johnbern has continued to expand his artistic vision while remaining deeply rooted in his commitment to Haiti. Through his ongoing educational initiative, he provides instruments and monthly musical instruction to youth in underserved communities—using music as a tool for empowerment, transmission, and hope.
Recognized for both his artistic voice and social impact, Johnbern has performed internationally as a bandleader and collaborator, sharing the stage with distinguished artists such as Beethova Obas, Boulot Valcourt, Joel & Mushy Widmaier, Reginald Policard, Emeline Michel, Dadou Pasquet, Rutshelle Guillaume, Aaron Goldberg, Godwin Louis, Miguel Zenón, Zach Brock, Pauline Jean, Tony Chasseur, Belo, Julie Michel, and Don Braden and more.
Through these collaborations, he has cultivated a sound that is at once deeply rooted and forward-reaching—honoring the past while shaping the future of contemporary jazz.
Band Members:
Michelle Mailhot — Voice
Tim Franklin — Bass
Adam Kornecki — Piano
Daniel Bonnet — Alto Saxophone
Johnbern Thomas — Drums & Direction
An offering of sound, spirit, and elevated artistry—where culture, improvisation, and soul converge.
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**IMPORTANT: Dress Code: Smart Casual. For regular tickets, we have a $20 MINIMUM PER PERSON policy. *Your entire party must be present by no later than 20 minutes after the show starts or management reserves the right to release your seats. *Tables are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. *You may be seated at the bar if you arrive after 7PM.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Heidi's Jazz Club, 7 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, United States
USD 12.62 to USD 105.05
