Artist Stories
Sherrie Maricle: A Powerhouse Drummer and Champion for Women in Jazz
March 13, 2024
This Women’s History Month, we are honored to recognize a true champion of Women in Jazz, award-winning drummer and band leader, Sherrie Maricle. The leader of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (DIVA) and Five Play, Sherrie Maricle, is not only recognized as an internationally renowned jazz musician but also as a powerful advocate for women in a field that has historically been male dominated.
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Our JazzArts Summer Camp Clinician – Marcus Strickland!
April 16, 2024
The JazzArts Academy is thrilled to announce saxophonist Marcus Strickland as the 2024 Summer Music Camp special guest clinician! Strickland has been on two Grammy-nominated recordings. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Strickland is an educator in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where is serves as Associate Professor of Practice.
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JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month
April 17, 2024
JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month. JazzArts Charlotte - the only non-profit organization in Charlotte-Mecklenburg centered on providing jazz education and live jazz performances - kicks off its 15th anniversary with its signature concert series, the JAZZ ROOM.
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