Archives: Artist Stories
The power to unite us and teach us
March 16, 2019
Recently, UNCG student and JazzArts Charlotte alumni Julia Whalen was honored to interview a musical hero, Herbie Hancock. We take this opportunity to discover Julia’s journey in music and beyond.
Student Ben Tozier Describes the Development of Confidence
January 30, 2019
Ben Tozier moved to Charlotte as a sophomore in high school, and has been a Youth Ensemble student ever since.
The Serious and Wild Side of Jazz
January 30, 2019
This month, The JAZZ ROOM covers Charles Mingus, considered one of the greatest jazz musicians in history.
A Conversation with Five Saxophonists
January 15, 2019
The Jazz Arts Initiative sat down with each of this weekend’s tenor players to talk about their music. They each have a variety of experience that give them a unique perspective and approach to their instrument.
Jazz Requires a Different Kind of Thinking
January 1, 2019
Holland Majors doesn’t remember not playing an instrument. When he was young, he wanted to bang on drums like his dad does.