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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.

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List of Events

Nov 13

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie – Experiment In Truth

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie | Experiment In Truth. Celebrated vocalist René Marie returns to the JAZZ ROOM with her boundary-pushing ensemble, Experiment In Truth.

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Nov 13

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie – Experiment In Truth

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie | Experiment In Truth. Celebrated vocalist René Marie returns to the JAZZ ROOM with her boundary-pushing ensemble, Experiment In Truth.

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Nov 14

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie – Experiment In Truth

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie | Experiment In Truth. Celebrated vocalist René Marie returns to the JAZZ ROOM with her boundary-pushing ensemble, Experiment In Truth.

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Nov 14

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie – Experiment In Truth

JAZZ ROOM Presents: René Marie | Experiment In Truth. Celebrated vocalist René Marie returns to the JAZZ ROOM with her boundary-pushing ensemble, Experiment In Truth.

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Artist Stories

How Jazz Changed Today’s National Anthem Performances

There is nothing more American than Fourth of July fireworks, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and jazz. Indeed, celebrating the country is done best alongside America’s only original art form. As we celebrate America's 250th Birthday lets take a look at the role jazz has played in the celebration of our country and how it has evolved over the years.

JazzArts Academy Student Spotlight: Gabby

JazzArts is honored to share that clarinetist and JazzArts All-Star Gabby Farinas won the highly distinguished Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Scholarship. “Everything I’ve learned and done in the United States in music has been thanks to JazzArts, and everything I’ve gotten to do it’s because JazzArts has guided me through it. And I’m so grateful for that.”

JazzArts Charlotte Announces the JAZZ ROOM 2026-27 Season

JazzArts Charlotte Announces the JAZZ ROOM 2026-27 Season: The season kicks off in September with Grammy-winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, and closes in May with pianist Emmet Cohen, returning for a sixth consecutive year. Along the way, the 2026-27 Season brings Havana-born percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez, vocalist and storyteller René Marie, and many more.