CVNC Review’s this past month’s SET, featuring Menastree
CVNC arts writer Cecilia Whalen stopped in virtually this month to get a glimpse of the performance of Menastree in JazzArts Charlotte’s virtual performance series.
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A New Year, a fresh tune, and a note from us to you
A new year, a fresh tune, a note from us to you.
The Impact of Lady Day, Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday had a short but action-packed life, often sensationalized in movies that focus on the drama rather than the impact of her music. In preparation for the Billie Holiday JAZZ ROOM tribute, we spoke with vocalist Melissa Morgan and Harlem Legend Bill Saxton about the amazing “Lady Day”.
Keep Jazz A-Livestreaming
Music helps the soul. Which is more important than ever. We are thrilled to be back together in the JAZZ ROOM and in the classroom. Meanwhile, we are continuing to support our local musicians, and audiences, with new digital ways…
Health & Safety Policies
We are committed to making sure all of our patrons, musicians, staff and volunteers can do so safely. JAZZ ROOM & Venue Policies As an affiliate organization of Blumenthal Performing Arts, JazzArts Charlotte will be following BPA COVID-19 venue policies…
The Trumpet: the brashest of the brass
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
Raised on jazz
High School senior Lovell Bradford Jr has had a memorable month. He received 3rd place in the coveted Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition and Wynton Marsalis knows him by first name. With a scholarship to UNC Greensboro in music, he is looking forward to keep up the momentum. Meanwhile, his experiences in music at his age are inspiration for all of us.
Corey Wilkes talks about the heart of good music
One thing about trumpet. I don’t know anyone who picked trumpet. The trumpet picks you. We caught up with Corey Wilkes between his European tour and his standing Thursday gig in Chicago.
JAZZ ROOM Presents: Arturo O’Farrill Sextet
Prolific pianist Arturo-O’Farrill makes his JAZZ ROOM debut with his high-energy sextet performing Afro Latin grooves that will keep the summer heat going, in partnership with the Charlotte International Arts Festival, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.