Spirit of Goodwill Band to Shine at South Beach Jazz Festival

MIAMI, FL. (January 8, 2025) – Goodwill South Florida is honored that their very own Spirit of Goodwill Band will perform at the 2025 South Beach Jazz Festival, an event dedicated to showcasing incredible talent while promoting inclusion and accessibility. The festival features a diverse lineup of world-renowned musicians across the jazz spectrum, from traditional and contemporary styles to innovative Latin American acts and standout local performers. Performances take place in iconic South Beach locations. 

“This extraordinary and disciplined group of men and women, with their own style of music, have much more to show than just a great sound,” said David Landsberg, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of South Florida. “Their performance is a testament to the healing and empowering power of music, participation, cooperation, and friendship.”

The Spirit of Goodwill Band, composed of individuals with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, blindness, and other physical, mental, and developmental challenges, uses music to inspire and connect. By day, members work at Goodwill South Florida. Through programs like vocational rehabilitation, job training, and employment services, Goodwill empowers individuals to accomplish amazing things, proving that given the right opportunities, everyone can thrive.

Support the Spirit of Goodwill Band and other impactful programs by attending the festival or making a monetary donation to Goodwill Industries of South Florida. Your contributions directly fund life-changing initiatives, including the band, and help individuals in our community reach their full potential.