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

Mar 14 - 15

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Women In Jazz: Camille Thurman

In her JAZZ ROOM Charlotte debut, acclaimed saxophonist and vocalist extraordinaire, Camille Thurman featuring the Darrell Green Quartet, will wrap up Season 21 with the sounds of classic jazz including original music from her latest works, in celebration of Women’s History Month.

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Mar 15

Camille Thurman FREE Jazz Youth Workshop

JazzArts Charlotte welcomes Camille Thurman for a jazz educational workshop. As a way to deepen the interaction of our national jazz performing artists with the local music community, JazzArts Charlotte welcomes student musicians from the Charlotte area and beyond to learn from this world-renowned jazz innovator.

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Apr 11 - 12

JAZZ ROOM Presents: Kenny Garrett

The JAZZ ROOM Presents: NEA Jazz Master, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Kenny Garrett kicks off the JAZZ ROOM Season 22, with his sextet, performing his classics and music from his award-winning album, “Sounds from the Ancestors.”

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May 30 - 31

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio

Back by popular demand, The JAZZ ROOM Presents: Harlem-based Emmet Cohen Trio. Emmet Cohen returns to Charlotte for a weekend of piano brilliance, ranging from stride, blues, church, swing, bebop, free, and contemporary styles, resulting in the innovative sound of Jazz’s future.

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