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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, live performances, 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

Feb 24 - 25

JAZZ ROOM presents Jeremy Davenport, A Quintessential Lounge Experience

The JAZZ ROOM celebrates its 100th month in elegant fashion, presenting trumpeter/vocalist Jeremy Davenport and his quintet for a romantic evening of old-fashioned vocal classics from the Great American Song Book. February 24 & 25.

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Feb 25

Live Conversation with Jeremy Davenport

Trumpeter and Vocalist Jeremy Davenport, this month’s JAZZ ROOM headliner, spends an hour speaking to us about the New Orleans jazz scene, his experience playing with some of the most amazing jazz musicians worldwide, and his critically acclaimed albums

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Mar 16

Women in Jazz Premiere Thursday: Tia Fuller & Shamie Royston Duo

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the JAZZ ROOM presents a special and intimate evening featuring powerhouse sister duo, award-winning saxophonist Tia Fuller with the pianist JazzTimes calls “vigorous and versatile”, Shamie Royston, for a night of sisterhood that goes far beyond family bonds. March 16th.

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Mar 17 - 18

JAZZ ROOM presents saxophonist Tia Fuller Quartet

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the JAZZ ROOM welcomes world-renowned saxophonist Tia Fuller to Charlotte. March 17 & 18.

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Artist Stories

New Orleans music is, and is not, jazz – an Interview with Clarinetist Evan Christopher

“I might be one of the only people that disagrees that jazz was created in New Orleans,” says Evan Christopher recently, as he prepares to share his Grammy-winning New Orleans jazz style at the JAZZ ROOM this month.

The Music of Cuba, First-Hand

JazzArts Charlotte CEO Lonnie Davis participated in an immersive cultural visit to Cuba

Charlotte Premiere of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at the JAZZ ROOM this Holiday Season

JazzArts Charlotte announces Charlotte’s regional premiere of a rare production of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite for the holiday season. The biggest production of JAZZ ROOM in its 9-year history, this performance features a full onstage All-Star 16-piece Charlotte Regional Jazz Orchestra, a dynamic ensemble of modern jazz dancers, vocalists, and more.