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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

Oct 18 - 19

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Sasha Masakowski Sings Antonio Carlos Jobim

Season 21 kicks off with the return of a JAZZ ROOM favorite. Renowned vocalist Sasha Masakowski, and her 6-piece young virtuosic jazz ensemble performs a tribute to Bossa Nova legend, Antonio Carlos Jobim and the music of Brazil.

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Nov 22 - 23

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Special Edition: JazzArts Alumni Weekend

Special Edition: We are excited to present the first JazzArts Alumni Collective, featuring some of the hottest young talent on the scene today. This special weekend will highlight your favorite JazzArts all-star graduates from the past 15 years of the JazzArts Academy. If you thought they were good as students, wait until you hear them now!

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Dec 6 - 7

JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition: Piano Night, A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi

Join us for one of the most memorable JAZZ ROOM holiday season celebrations as we feature the music of legendary composer Vince Guaraldi, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”. This holiday weekend will feature four of your favorite JAZZ ROOM pianists, playing the music of Guaraldi, best known for Charlie Brown, “Peanuts” television Christmas specials.

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Jan 17 - 18

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (Christian Scott), is a two-time Edison Award winning and five-time Grammy Award nominated musician, composer and producer. He is the nephew of jazz innovator and legendary sax man, Donald Harrison, Jr. His musical tutelage began under the direction of his uncle at the age of thirteen.

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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...

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.