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JAZZ LIVES HERE

2019 marks the 10th year of service to the Charlotte community for JazzArts Charlotte, formerly Jazz Arts Initiative. We are proud to continue our work as the premiere jazz organization in Charlotte with our focus on community enrichment through quality music education, live performances, and musician support.

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

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Upcoming Events

List of Events

Jun 21

Jazz Jam for Make Music Day

Join us June 21 on Make Music Day for a Jazz Jam - FREE and open to all instruments and levels.

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Jun 23

Jazz at Victoria Yards Summer Series June

JazzArts Charlotte is excited to offer some of the region's best jazz musicians a new outdoor summer series at Victoria Yards. JUNE RESCHEDULED

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Jun 24

The Set with Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers

Tune in June 24 for a streaming jazz premiere of Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers from the Neighborhood Theater.

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Jul 9

Jazz at Victoria Yards Summer Series July

JazzArts Charlotte is excited to offer some of the region's best jazz musicians a new outdoor summer series at Victoria Yards. July 9 features Ariel Pocock Trio & Jazziando.

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Artist Stories

John Dillard, “Bassist of the Stars”

Bassist John Dillard is described by many as “one of the funkiest”. This 2 time Grammy Award winning bassist grew up in NY and considers NC his home.

Meet Our New Director of Development, Heidi Weatherspoon

Welcome Heidi Weatherspoon, a fan of jazz, travel, puppies, and more. Heidi is JazzArts Charlotte’s new full-time Development Director.

JazzArts President receives the 2021 “Forty Over 40 Award”

This past week, the Charlotte Ledger announced the winners of their annual "40 over 40" recognition. JazzArts Charlotte is excited to see CEO Lonnie Davis was on that list, demonstrating her leadership in the community across the past 10 years and especially in the past year we have experienced.