This past November 4-7 was the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Conference in Winston-Salem. The largest gathering of music educators in the state with well over 1,000 attendees, this year’s theme was “Inspire Harmony.” The JazzArts All-Star Youth Ensemble had their inaugural performance at the conference in front of an appreciative and impressed audience! The post Inspiring Harmony at the NCMEA Conference appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

Charlottean and JazzArts alum Sean Mason is a familiar face to local supporters who watched his musical growth over the past decade. Last week he took some time while on his “When You Wish Upon a Star” tour to talk about the roots of his new album, The Southern Suite, which releases on October 27. The post Sean Mason Explores the Duality of Life in His New Album appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

October 4, your little ones will have the opportunity to begin mastering the ABCs of jazz – and have fun while doing so – with the relaunch of WeBop. WeBop is Jazz at Lincoln Center’s award-winning early-childhood jazz education program, and we are one of a very small number of institutions across the country that is certified to teach the curriculum. The post WeBop Brings Jazz Appreciation to a New Generation appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

The vibraphone, or "vibes" as it is commonly referred to, first appeared in the early 20th century. It was initially used in vaudeville music but found its way into jazz around the 1930s, adding a new textural layer to the jazz soundscape. The post The History of Jazz Vibes appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

JazzArts Charlotte CEO Lonnie Davis participated in an immersive cultural visit to Cuba The post The Music of Cuba, First-Hand appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

Reflecting on some of the life skills honed studying jazz: adaptability and social awareness. The post Why Study Jazz? Adaptibility and Social Awareness appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition Annual Auction is ready! Whether you are attending the Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Swing in person or not, you are able to participate in this once-a-year fundraiser. The post 2022 Annual Holiday Silent Auction appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

JazzArts Charlotte looks forward to taking our digital platforms to the next level with Joe’s expertise. The post Introduction to Joe Riggi appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

Born in Israel, Mr. Kriss has been a vital part of the New York jazz family, for over 20 years. The renowned jazz journalist, Marc Myers, in his Jazzwax blog, called Mr. Kriss “one of the most exciting new flutist composers on the scene”. The post Flutist Itai Kriss, Telavana, & Eclectic Inspiration appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more

As we prepare to begin our Fall 2022 programs, Education Director Patrick Brown shares some thoughts on why studying jazz is important. Two elements that are unique to jazz are the recognition of American history and the value of self-expression. The post Why Study Jazz? appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte ..read more