6.5.2024

Lovell Bradford Presents: The Mark Whitfield Duo

Pianist Lovell Bradford has been a staple of jazz in Charlotte since 2002. Here and beyond, he has performed with artists such as Jennifer Holiday, Slide Hampton, Wynton Marsalis, Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Ronnie Burrage, and many others. This evening, Bradford features 2022 Grammy Award winning Mark Whitfield. New York Times has dubbed Whitfield “The Best Young Guitarist in the Business”. Don’t miss Lovell Bradford Presents: The Mark Whitfield Duo on Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm!

6.6.2024

The Voltage Brothers: Best of Funk, Jazz and R&B

“Electric” is just one way of describing America’s #1 show band: The Voltage Brothers. Performing top hits from every genre, The Voltage Brothers’ repertoire consists of your favorite R&B, swing, Carolina beach music, disco, funk, hip hop, jazz, Motown, pop, and even classic rock hits. The Voltage Brothers have traveled the world, performed at nine straight Super Bowls, and been special guest artists at the Presidential Inaugurations of 2000, 2004, 2013, and 2017. Join us Thursday, June 6 at 7pm.

Featured Artist of the Week: Peter White

Don’t miss this Charlotte visit.

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience.

6.7-8.2024

Peter White

In a career that spans nearly four decades, Peter White has a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience. Don’t miss his Charlotte visit on Friday, June 7th at 7pm and 9:15 and Saturday, June 8th at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

NOTE: Some shows sold out – only a few tickets left.

6.9.2024

Brubeck Brothers Quartet

Chris and Dan Brubeck, following in the footsteps of their father, jazz giant Dave Brubeck, have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966. Guitarist Mike DeMicco and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. The Quartet’s last cd, LifeTimes made the Jazz Week radio chart Top Ten list as one of the most played jazz recordings of the year. Enjoy today’s Brubeck legacies with us on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm.

6.12.2024

Carolyn Wonderland- Joyous Rock-injected Blues

The depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. Carolyn Wonderland hits the stage with an unmatched presence, a true legend in her time.

“Carolyn Wonderland is the real deal. She’s an amazing guitar player. And damn, can she sing.” – Los Angeles Times

“With incendiary guitar chops and raw, powerful vocals, fiery Texas blues rocker Carolyn Wonderland draws instant comparisons to fellow Texans Stevie Ray Vaughan and Janis Joplin.” –NPR Music

6.13.2024

Rodney Shelton & Eric Brice presents Brandon Stevens singing the songs of
Michael McDonald & Maxwell

Come hang out and kick back during this Thursday night series with The Rodney Shelton Group.

Music Is His Gift. Rodney “Keys” Shelton is the quiet storm in the music industry. Rodney began his career at the tender age of 13. Deriving from humble beginnings as a native of Martinsville Virginia, Rodney started his own band and while performing at schools and local clubs, he landed his first gig opening for artists “Betty Wright and King Floyd”.

6.14.2024

Saxophonist Steve Cole

Saxophonist Steve Cole is one of the most celebrated players in contemporary jazz.  The Chicago native exploded onto the scene in 1998 with the album “Stay Awhile” , earning Cole the Oasis Smooth Jazz Award for best new artist.  “Between Us,” released in 2000, made him an instant radio favorite and he has cranked them out with regularity, leading to his newest release “Without A Doubt” 2023.

6.15.2024

David Benoit: A Midnight Rendezvous

Have you ever met an artist whose craft is merely an extension of who they are? The iconic pianist, composer, arranger, producer, film and TV scorer David Benoit, embodies this archetype. He is as cool, measured, engaging, soulful and sophisticated as one of his mellifluous solos in a flight of fancy. A Founding Father of Contemporary Jazz, his four-decade career is rooted in the tradition of Dave Brubeck and Bill Evans.

Benoit fulfills a long-time dream in his highly anticipated 2022 recording, A Midnight Rendezvous, and shares that music with us.

6.16.2024

Gino Rosaria’s Father’s Day Jazz Concert

A classy Father’s Day evening with Billboard jazz pianist Gino Rosaria featuring Soul Vocalist Shemaine Fox.

Gino Rosaria, born and raised in Curaçao, made his debut into the contemporary jazz scene with his billboard charting album “Still Waters Run Deep”. In 2023, Gino was inducted into the Akademia Hall of Fame in Los Angeles.