The Man Who Gave Jazz Its Month: Dr. John Edward Hasse and the Story Behind Jazz Appreciation Month
April 9, 2026
Every April, jazz clubs, schools, libraries, and cultural organizations across the country, and around the world, dedicate the month to celebrating jazz. Concerts are programmed. Posters go up. Students get introduced to the music for the first time. Here at JazzArts Charlotte, it's one of our favorite times of the year. But Jazz Appreciation Month didn't just happen. One person made it happen. And the story of how, and why, is worth knowing.
Top 5 Date Night Restaurants In Uptown Charlotte
February 6, 2026
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you're planning the ultimate date night in Charlotte, we've got the perfect pairing: delicious food and unforgettable live jazz.
2025: A Record-Setting Year for The JazzArts Academy!
December 16, 2025
2025 has been a record-setting and busy year for students in our JazzArts Academy! In January 2025, the JazzArts All-Star Ensemble traveled to the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference in Atlanta
Jelly Roll Morton’s “Spanish Tinge” Cuban Rhythms & Jazz Roots
September 3, 2025
American jazz has always been a dialogue—between Africa and the Americas, New Orleans and Havana, composition and clave. Hispanic Heritage Month is a perfect time to spotlight how Cuban music helped shape the sound we teach and celebrate today.
A Milestone Moment: JazzArts Academy Hits Record Enrollment Amidst 15th Anniversary Celebration
February 7, 2025
This spring, JazzArts Charlotte is celebrating a historic milestone as we reach our highest-ever enrollment in the JazzArts Academy! With…
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