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In the final episode of the WFAE Songversations series on August 27, host Joni Deutch spoke to Lonnie Davis and Troy Conn about their recent experiences and expectations for the jazz community.

For a decade now, JazzArts Charlotte (formerly JazzArts Initiative) has built up and bolstered the jazz music community here in the Queen City. ““I think the arts are an absolute necessity in education. The arts make a person complete, they make society complete.”

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.