Naming Latin Jazz (Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, Part 2)
Jazz has been entwined with Latin music since its very beginning—in fact, jazz scholar Christopher Washburne argues that the birth of jazz happened synchronously with the birth of Latin jazz. The post...
View ArticleJazz History is America’s History
Most people start jazz’s timeline in 1917 with the Original Dixieland Jazz Band’s recording of “Livery Stable Blues,” considered to be the first jazz recording. From that point on, jazz is present in...
View ArticleSpeaking with a Jazz “Accent”
During next week’s annual NC Music Educators Association Conference, JazzArts Charlotte Education Director Dr. Patrick Brown will be presenting a universal method for teaching jazz articulation to help...
View ArticleBringing Ellington’s Nutcracker Swing to Life
Emmet Cohen has been a recognized powerhouse of music. In the midst of touring, he continues the online “Live at Emmet’s Place” series, and keeps jazz education at the forefront. We caught up with...
View ArticleNew Orleans music is, and is not, jazz – an Interview with Clarinetist Evan...
“I might be one of the only people that disagrees that jazz was created in New Orleans,” says Evan Christopher recently, as he prepares to share his Grammy-winning New Orleans jazz style at the JAZZ...
View ArticleLucy Yeghiazaryan: A Fresh Voice in Jazz Coming to The JAZZ ROOM!
We invite you to experience Lucy Yeghiazaryan’s performance for the first time. This is a unique opportunity to witness one of the most promising and captivating voices in jazz today. The post Lucy...
View Article“Music should be fun!” Thoughts from iliana Rose, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz...
We are thrilled to welcome iliana Rose as the new Director of our acclaimed newly introduced free, jazz education program, Nuestro Tiempo. Led by renowned Latin Jazz educators, Nuestro Tiempo students...
View ArticleJazzArts brings Joshua Redman Group to the Queen City to Kick Off JAZZ ROOM...
JazzArts Charlotte is thrilled to bring celebrated saxophonist Joshua Redman to the Queen City to launch Season 19 of its highly acclaimed monthly series – The JAZZ ROOM The post JazzArts brings Joshua...
View ArticleConversations with Curtis, featuring Joshua Redman
We are thrilled to have acclaimed saxophonist Joshua Redman kicking off JAZZ ROOM Season 19... Here are a few highlights from Joshua’s conversation with our own Curtis Davenport. The post Conversations...
View ArticleSherrie Maricle: A Powerhouse Drummer and Champion for Women in Jazz
This Women’s History Month, we are honored to recognize a true champion of Women in Jazz, award-winning drummer and band leader, Sherrie Maricle. The leader of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (DIVA) and Five...
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