A decade of visionaries
October 3, 2019
October 10 years ago, JazzArts Charlotte became official by electing its first Board of Directors. These individuals tell a story of dreams and determination.
The Trumpet: the brashest of the brass
September 17, 2019
Even in the bible, when God wanted the people to really pay attention, they didn’t blow a saxophone – they blew a trumpet. The trumpet. The first “star” instrument of jazz
Summer interns help a summer of jazz blossom
July 30, 2019
It’s been an amazing summer of jazz. Behind the scenes, two summer interns have been a significant reason for reaching big goals.
More than a music camp
July 3, 2019
“We have five days to turn on the light bulb and get these students excited about jazz,” quipped Camp instructor, Dr. Michael Hackett. JazzArts Music Camp is about two things: building skills and building relationships.
Music can bloom unexpectedly
May 14, 2019
“I decided to focus on music late. So I never envisioned myself at Julliard or playing with folks like Wynton Marsalis, “ says Sean Mason. Sean, a Charlottean and JazzArts Ensemble alumnus, indicates his musical career success has been unexpected. His offers insight to the future of jazz and our students.
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