Artist Stories
Naming Latin Jazz (Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, Part 2)
September 24, 2022
Jazz has been entwined with Latin music since its very beginning—in fact, jazz scholar Christopher Washburne argues that the birth of jazz happened synchronously with the birth of Latin jazz.
Blog
Why Study Jazz?
August 29, 2022
As we prepare to begin our Fall 2022 programs, Education Director Patrick Brown shares some thoughts on why studying jazz is important. Two elements that are unique to jazz are the recognition of American history and the value of self-expression.
Press
Hispanic Heritage Month at the JAZZ ROOM and beyond
August 25, 2022
JazzArts Charlotte announces the return of award-winning Afro-Cuban Jazz star Pedrito Martinez to Charlotte to kick off their Hispanic Heritage Month themed programming.
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