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How a Hurricane Sparked a Jazz Movement in Charlotte
Twenty years ago, our founder and president, Lonnie Davis, was forced to evacuate her beloved hometown of New Orleans as the devastating storm approached. What began as a temporary escape turned into a permanent relocation — and an unexpected new chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina.
JazzArts Charlotte Continues Free Latin Jazz Youth Program
Launched in Spring of 2022, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra kicks off another
academic year this month, bringing local students together in celebration of Latino culture, with the goal
to connect communities and teach life-long lessons through music.
JazzArts Charlotte Alumni Luther Allison gets his own feature in the New York Times!
JazzArts Charlotte Alumni Luther Allison gets his own feature in the New York Times as he prepares for his debut album.
JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month
JazzArts Charlotte Kicks off 15th Anniversary during Jazz Appreciation Month. JazzArts Charlotte – the only non-profit organization in Charlotte-Mecklenburg centered on providing jazz education and live jazz performances – kicks off its 15th anniversary with its signature concert series, the JAZZ ROOM.
Swingin’ Into Spring – JazzArts Academy
The JazzArts Academy is in full swing this Spring! We are thrilled to welcome over 50 students in our Youth Ensembles + Workshops program and over 20 students in our Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble this session!