JAZZ LIVES HERE

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.

Jazz Education

Live Performance

Musician Support

Upcoming Events

List of Events

Feb 13 - 14

JAZZ ROOM Valentine’s Day Edition: The John Pizzarelli Trio

JAZZ ROOM Valentine’s Day Edition: The John Pizzarelli Trio. This world-renowned guitarist and vocalist has charmed audiences for decades with his warm vocals, virtuosic guitar, and engaging storytelling.

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Mar 27 - 28

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Women In Jazz – Monika Herzig’s SHEROES

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Women In Jazz - Monika Herzig’s SHEROES. Renowned pianist, composer, and bandleader Monika Herzig brings her acclaimed all-female ensemble SHEROES to the JAZZ ROOM for a powerful celebration of women in jazz.

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Mar 28

JazzGirls Day: Presented by JazzArts Academy and Monika Herzig’s “Sheroes”

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Monika Herzig and her group Sheroes for a special JazzGirls Day workshop. This workshop is free to attend and for middle and high school students.

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Apr 17 - 18

JAZZ ROOM Special Edition: Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet

JAZZ ROOM Special Edition: Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet Pays Tribute to Miles Davis. Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., son of the late jazz luminaries Wallace Roney and Geri Allen, honors the legacy of Miles Davis in this centennial year celebration.

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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.

2025: A Record-Setting Year for The JazzArts Academy!

2025 has been a record-setting and busy year for students in our JazzArts Academy! In January 2025, the JazzArts All-Star Ensemble traveled to the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference in Atlanta

How a Hurricane Sparked a Jazz Movement in Charlotte

Twenty years ago, our founder and president, Lonnie Davis, was forced to evacuate her beloved hometown of New Orleans as the devastating storm approached. What began as a temporary escape turned into a permanent relocation — and an unexpected new chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina.