September 3, 2025 - April 15, 2026

FALL 2025
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Noon

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Mikailo Kasha is a dynamic bandleader, composer, versatile sideman and a prodigious voice on both upright and electric bass.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Kasha earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Florida State University and a master’s degree in jazz performance at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. He is currently pursuing a second master’s in Live Entertainment Management.

Kasha has been mentored by leading jazz figures such as Rufus Reid (Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute), Christian McBride (Jazz Aspen’s JAS Academy), Ben Wendel (Siena Jazz Workshop) and Maria Schneider (Generations Workshop, Switzerland).

In 2024, Kasha premiered the music from his upcoming record at the Stanford Jazz Festival with his working trio featuring star saxophonist Dayna Stephens. He has collaborated with Nestor Torres, Luther Allison, Dave Meder, Stephen Scott and Sal Valentinetti.

Kasha is the executive director of the Miami Jazz Cooperative, is on faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop and leads Miami Country Day School’s Honors Jazz Combo.

All concerts are free and open to the public. Live performances will take place at Wolfson Campus Auditorium, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, FL 33132. Building 1, Room 1261. Performances will be livestreamed, except for the student ensembles.