JAZZ LIVES HERE

Since our inception in 2009, JazzArts Charlotte® has been proud to continue our work as the premiere jazz organization in Charlotte with a focus on community enrichment through quality music education, performance excellence, and musician support.

JazzArts Charlotte® has grown into one of Charlotte’s most celebrated non-profit arts and education institutions, evolving to serve the needs of our community. Our goal is to continue to serve this treasured community for many years to come.

Jazz Education

Live Performance

Musician Support

Upcoming Events

List of Events

May 30 - 31

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio

Back by popular demand, The JAZZ ROOM Presents: Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio. Emmet Cohen returns to Charlotte for a weekend of piano brilliance, ranging from stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future.

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May 31

Emmet Cohen FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Emmet Cohen and his trio for a jazz educational workshop. As a way to deepen the interaction of our national jazz performing artists with the local music community, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes student musicians from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from this world-renowned jazz innovator.

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Jun 20 - 21

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Etienne Charles: Gullah Roots

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Etienne Charles: Gullah Roots. We are proud to present the North Carolina debut of visionary internationally renowned trumpeter’s original work, Gullah Roots Suite, “Telling the untold stories of the fascinating Gullah Culture” from South Carolina and Georgia Low Country, through jazz music.

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Jul 18 - 19

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Dave Potter featuring Jason Marsalis

The JAZZ ROOM Presents: Renowned drummer Dave Potter featuring NEA Jazz Master Jason Marsalis, taking you on a nostalgic groove down memory lane, celebrating your favorite 1980’s hits with music from his recently released album, Retro Grooves 2.

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