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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.

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Upcoming Events

List of Events

Sep 27 - 28

JAZZ ROOM presents: The Pedrito Martinez Group

Back, by popular demand, Havana-born Latin Jazz superstar, percussionist Pedrito Martinez returns to the JAZZ ROOM with his powerhouse ensemble and vibrant Afro-Cuban sounds, performing his captivating high-energy dance worthy grooves, in partnership with the Charlotte International Arts Festival, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Sep 28

Pedrito Martinez FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Pedrito Martinez for a jazz educational workshop. As a way to deepen the interaction of our national jazz performing artists with the local music community, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes student musicians from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from this world-renowned jazz innovator.

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Oct 18 - 19

JAZZ ROOM Season 21: October

JAZZ ROOM Season 21 save the date. October 18th and 19th. Artists to be announced soon.

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Nov 22 - 23

JAZZ ROOM Season 21: November

JAZZ ROOM Season 21 save the date. November 22nd and 23rd. Artists to be announced soon.

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Artist Stories

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.

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...