Year Founded
2009
EIN
27-1728470
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Lonnie Davis
Primary Contact Name
Lonnie Davis
Main Address

JazzArts Charlotte
JazzArts Charlotte
VAPA Center, 700 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States

What We Do

Mission: Connecting the cultural community and developing an audience for jazz through quality education, performance excellence, and musician support. 

Vision: To be a catalyst for cultural enrichment and music education that brings creative inspiration to the lives of the citizens of the Charlotte region. 

Jazz Arts Initiative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of educators, cultural arts patrons, musicians and individuals dedicated to the continued development of Charlotte’s arts heritage. The organization promotes quality music education, performance opportunities for musicians and their audiences, and artist support. 

#BLACKLIVESMATTER Jazz music was born of the struggles of the civil rights movement. Integral to its mission, JazzArts Charlottes consistently seeks diversity and connection in everything we do.

Interesting Info
  • JazzArts Charlotte was named the "Best Arts Non-Profit" by the Charlotte Magazine 2018 BOB Awards.
  • Music is proven to open up skills and opportunity to all, including leadership, teamwork, creativity, and work ethic.
Geographic Location

Charlotte

Events
JAZZ ROOM Presents: Kenny Garrett
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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JAZZ ROOM Presents: The Emmet Cohen Trio
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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JAZZ ROOM Presents: Etienne Charles: Gullah Roots
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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2025 JazzArts Summer Music Camp, presented at UNC Charlotte
Repeats daily on Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm until Friday, June 27th, 2025
Duration of 6 hours
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JAZZ ROOM Presents: Dave Potter featuring Jason Marsalis
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Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes
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