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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

Sep 11 - 12

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Joe Lovano

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Joe Lovano. 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 - 5

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition. Celebrate the season with the JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition, a festive evening of live jazz and holiday spirit in support of JazzArts Charlotte’s JazzArts Academy.

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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: Jameson

Students that go above and beyond during their time at JazzArts are what makes the youth programs special, which is…

JazzArts Charlotte Presents Jazz Girls Day!

Jazz Girls Day is an event specifically designed to invite girls and young women into the world of jazz. It includes games, clinics, jam sessions, performances, and panel discussions to help give girls a break from the male dominated jazz world they encounter on all other days.