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New JazzArts Charlotte website, built by local company Big Sushi, wins two design awards.

Charlotte Observer, July 2019 -- At age 18, Ariel Mejia of Charlotte is a jazz phenom. This summer he’s participating in the National Youth Orchestra Jazz program. The group will play Carnegie Hall later this month and then head to Asia to play concerts in places like Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Courtesy of Carnegie…

Saxophonist Steve Wilson has an extensive discography. This past month in the JAZZ ROOM, “a most enjoyable show,” Steve and his group of musicians tackled original material with aplomb. This review by All About Jazz shares it all.

Charlotte has a wealth of talented musicians and a vibrant music community. Some local leaders would like to make Charlotte a music destination. Here’s what a few, including JazzArts Charlotte, had to say.

There’s a push in Charlotte to make live music a more regular thing for more people. WBTV interviews Sean Mason, an alumnus of JazzArts Academy, and poster example of the value that brings.