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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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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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Jul 18 - 19

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Dave Potter featuring Jason Marsalis

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Jul 19

Dave Potter FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Dave Potter 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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Jul 18 - 19

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Dave Potter featuring Jason Marsalis

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Artist Stories

Celebrating 15 Years of JazzArts Charlotte: JazzArts Alumni Weekend

This season, we’re proud to feature alumni who have been part of our story over the years, showcasing their talents in a special Alumni Show on November 22nd and 23rd. Join us as we honor these talented artists who are taking the jazz world by storm.

A Milestone Moment: JazzArts Academy Hits Record Enrollment Amidst 15th Anniversary Celebration

This spring, JazzArts Charlotte is celebrating a historic milestone as we reach our highest-ever enrollment in the JazzArts Academy! With…

JazzArts Charlotte Continues Free Latin Jazz Youth Program

Launched in Spring of 2022, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Orchestra kicks off another academic year this month, bringing local students together in celebration of Latino culture, with the goal to connect communities and teach life-long lessons through music.