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JAZZ LIVES HERE

2019 marks the 10th year of service to the Charlotte community for JazzArts Charlotte, formerly Jazz Arts Initiative. We are proud to continue our work as the premiere jazz organization in Charlotte with our focus on community enrichment through quality music education, live performances, and musician support.

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

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Apr 19 - 20

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio

Back by popular demand, Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio returns to Charlotte for a Jazz Appreciation Month Kickoff Celebration at the JAZZ ROOM.

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Apr 19 - 20

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio

Back by popular demand, Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio returns to Charlotte for a Jazz Appreciation Month Kickoff Celebration at the JAZZ ROOM.

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Apr 20

Emmet Cohen FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Emmet Cohen 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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Apr 19 - 20

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio

Back by popular demand, Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio returns to Charlotte for a Jazz Appreciation Month Kickoff Celebration at the JAZZ ROOM.

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Artist Stories

Sherrie Maricle: A Powerhouse Drummer and Champion for Women in Jazz

This Women’s History Month, we are honored to recognize a true champion of Women in Jazz, award-winning drummer and band leader, Sherrie Maricle. The leader of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (DIVA) and Five Play, Sherrie Maricle, is not only recognized as an internationally renowned jazz musician but also as a powerful advocate for women in a field that has historically been male dominated.

Our JazzArts Summer Camp Clinician – Marcus Strickland!

The JazzArts Academy is thrilled to announce saxophonist Marcus Strickland as the 2024 Summer Music Camp special guest clinician! Strickland has been on two Grammy-nominated recordings. In addition to his busy performance schedule, Strickland is an educator in the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where is serves as Associate Professor of Practice.

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.