JAZZ LIVES HERE

Since our inception in 2009, JazzArts Charlotte has been proud to continue our work as the premiere jazz organization in Charlotte with a focus on community enrichment through quality music education, performance excellence, and musician support.

JazzArts Charlotte has grown into one of Charlotte’s most celebrated non-profit arts and education institutions, evolving to serve the needs of our community. Our goal is to continue to serve this treasured community for many years to come.

Jazz Education

Live Performance

Musician Support

Upcoming Events

List of Events

Dec 17

Youth Ensembles + Workshops Fall Concert 2023

Fall Concert 2023 for our Youth Ensembles + Workshops programs.

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Dec 17

Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Fall Concert 2023

Fall Concert 2023 for our Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz

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Jan 11 - 12

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Wycliffe Gordon Quartet

Renowned jazz trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, Wycliffe Gordon and his quartet make their JAZZ ROOM debut, celebrating with a festive weekend of soulful music rooted in the blues and gospel traditions.

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Feb 23 - 24

JAZZ ROOM presents: Rez Abbasi Quartet

Award-winning Pakistani-American jazz guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi and his quartet makes a JAZZ ROOM debut, bringing their signature sounds that pushes boundaries while preserving jazz tradition. His vivid sound, encompasses provocative instrumentation with a unique and lively mix of rhythms and textures that will keep you on the edge of your seat for this special JAZZ ROOM experience.

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Artist Stories

Conversations with Curtis, featuring Joshua Redman

We are thrilled to have acclaimed saxophonist Joshua Redman kicking off JAZZ ROOM Season 19... Here are a few highlights from Joshua’s conversation with our own Curtis Davenport.

Inspiring Harmony at the NCMEA Conference

This past November 4-7 was the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Conference in Winston-Salem. The largest gathering of music educators in the state with well over 1,000 attendees, this year’s theme was “Inspire Harmony.” The JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble had their inaugural performance at the conference in front of an appreciative and impressed audience!

Swing into the Weekend with the FREE “Ride with the Music” Jazz Concert Series

Thanks to a continuing partnership with The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), JazzArts Charlotte is bringing back Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations on Friday evenings from October 13 through November 3.