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

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Upcoming Events

List of Events

Jan 16 - 17

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Sean Jones, Dizzy Spellz featuring Brinae Ali

JAZZ ROOM Special Edition: Sean Jones, Dizzy Spellz featuring Brinae Ali. Trumpet master Sean Jones and renowned tap artist Brinae Ali join forces in the groundbreaking piece “Dizzy Spellz”, a riveting tribute to Dizzy Gillespie presented through an Afro-futuristic lens.

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Jan 17

Sean Jones FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes trumpet master Sean Jones 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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Feb 13 - 14

JAZZ ROOM Valentine’s Day Edition: The John Pizzarelli Trio

JAZZ ROOM Valentine’s Day Edition: The John Pizzarelli Trio. This world-renowned guitarist and vocalist has charmed audiences for decades with his warm vocals, virtuosic guitar, and engaging storytelling.

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Mar 27 - 28

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Women In Jazz – Monika Herzig’s SHEROES

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Women In Jazz - Monika Herzig’s SHEROES. Renowned pianist, composer, and bandleader Monika Herzig brings her acclaimed all-female ensemble SHEROES to the JAZZ ROOM for a powerful celebration of women in jazz.

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Artist Stories

JazzArts brings Joshua Redman Group to the Queen City to Kick Off JAZZ ROOM Season 19 on October 6-7

JazzArts Charlotte is thrilled to bring celebrated saxophonist Joshua Redman to the Queen City to launch Season 19 of its highly acclaimed monthly series – The JAZZ ROOM

5 Take aways from JEN’s Immediate Past President, Lonnie Davis

Jazz Music is beloved by the whole world, and Jazz Education Network (JEN) serves the global community with this sentiment front of mind. It has been my sincere honor to lead JEN as its Board President over the past two years. As I reflect on my time in the role, here are five takeaways...

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.