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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.

Jazz Education

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Upcoming Events

List of Events

Sep 11

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Joe Lovano and his Joyous Encounter Quartet

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Joe Lovano. A living legend, up close! Grammy-winning saxophone legend Joe Lovano opens the 2026–27 JAZZ ROOM Season with his “Joyous Encounter Quartet.”

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Oct 2 - 3

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Pedrito Martinez Group

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Pedrito Martinez Group. Internationally acclaimed percussionist and bandleader Pedrito Martínez returns to the JAZZ ROOM with his electrifying Pedrito Martinez Group by popular demand.

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Nov 13 - 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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Dec 4

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

Join us for one of the most joyous holiday traditions in the Queen City, JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition, Piano Night! Celebrate the season with four extraordinary renowned jazz pianists, each putting their own swing on beloved holiday classics.

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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.

A Look Back at the 2026 JazzArts Summer Music Camp

JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to culturally enrich and provide music education to people throughout the Charlotte community. Every summer, JazzArts furthers this mission by bringing together young musicians from across the region for an unforgettable week at JazzArts Summer Music Camp.

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.