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.

Jazz Education

Live Performance

Musician Support

Upcoming Events

List of Events

May 17 - 18

JAZZ ROOM presents: Cyrille Aimée

Improvisation is not just a technique for Grammy Nominated artist Cyrille Aimée, it’s a way of life, one that has not only allowed her to share her engaging voice and sparkling creativity with the world, but has led her on an unexpected journey. She visits the JAZZ ROOM for her Charlotte debut performance.

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Jun 14 - 15

JAZZ ROOM presents: Ravi Coltrane

Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. In the course of a twenty-plus-year career, Mr. Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others. Coltrane makes his Charlotte debut, performing his original compositions with his cutting-edge trio in a rare JAZZ ROOM appearance.

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Jun 24

JazzArts Summer Music Camp 2024

The JazzArts Summer Music Camp is an exciting one-week comprehensive music training program for students, grades 7-12, devoted to America’s original art form: JAZZ. Students will be immersed in an intensive jazz curriculum and have the opportunity to interact and play with other motivated young musicians from across the Charlotte region.

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Jul 26 - 27

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Joey Alexander

Bali, Indonesia-born piano prodigy, composer, and bandleader JOEY ALEXANDER visits the JAZZ ROOM with his trio, performing works from his newest album release, Continuance, showcasing his new identity as a composer-pianist of fertile imagination and emotional depth.

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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.

Our JazzArts Summer Camp Clinician – Marcus Strickland!

The JazzArts Academy is thrilled to announce saxophonist Marcus Strickland as the 2024 Summer Music Camp special guest clinician! Strickland has been on two Grammy-nominated recordings. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Strickland is an educator in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where is serves as Associate Professor of Practice.

JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month

JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month. JazzArts Charlotte - the only non-profit organization in Charlotte-Mecklenburg centered on providing jazz education and live jazz performances - kicks off its 15th anniversary with its signature concert series, the JAZZ ROOM.