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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.
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Sherrie Maricle: A Powerhouse Drummer and Champion for Women in Jazz
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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5 Take aways from JEN’s Immediate Past President, Lonnie Davis
Jazz Music is beloved by the whole world, and Jazz Education Network (JEN) serves the global community with this sentiment front of mind. It has been my sincere honor to lead JEN as its Board President over the past two years. As I reflect on my time in the role, here are five takeaways...
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JazzArts Charlotte Continues Free Latin Jazz Youth Program
Launched in Spring of 2022, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra kicks off another
academic year this month, bringing local students together in celebration of Latino culture, with the goal
to connect communities and teach life-long lessons through music.
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