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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 26 - 27

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Joey Alexander Trio

Bali, Indonesia-born pianist, composer, and bandleader JOEY ALEXANDER visits the JAZZ ROOM with his trio, performing works from his newest album release, Continuance, showcasing his new identity as a composer-pianist of fertile imagination and emotional depth.

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Jul 26 - 27

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Joey Alexander Trio

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Aug 23 - 24

JAZZ ROOM presents: Herlin Riley

The JAZZ ROOM welcomes, “The Groove Master,” legendary New Orleans drummer, Herlin Riley and his group, for an unforgettable weekend of grooves led by one of the world’s best drummers in any genre of music today.

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Aug 23 - 24

JAZZ ROOM presents: Herlin Riley

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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.

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...