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Meet Our New Director of Development, Heidi Weatherspoon
Welcome Heidi Weatherspoon, a fan of jazz, travel, puppies, and more. Heidi is JazzArts Charlotte’s new full-time Development Director.
JazzArts Ensemble Students Reemerge with a Spark
The world our youth knew was turned upside down overnight and they’ve had to adjust. Recently, JazzArts All-Stars Youth Ensemble performed live at Jazz at Victoria Yards, and you could see the renewed energy on their faces.
Graduating an All-Star, Samuel David
It’s been a crazy year for music and a crazy year for students. Imagine being a high school student seeking music. JazzArts All-Star drummer Samuel David has accomplished it, in style.
Celebrating a New Year with the Music of Carnival
More than ever, we need a way to connect, an opportunity to unite, a way to turn from the past and look at the future, a celebration of the joys of life – this just described Mardi Gras. The rhythmic heartbeat of the season of Carnival, enjoyed each year locally, famously in New Orleans, and around the globe, has become jazz. This month, we explore that beat.