Featured Artist of the Week: Lori Williams

Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, and musical theater actress with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at international festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Ukraine), Japan, British Virgin Islands, and across the USA.

For over three decades, Lori Williams has worked with many notable artists as lead / background / studio session / guest vocalist including Oleta Adams, Yolanda Adams, David Archuleta, Eric Benet, The Blackbyrds, Norman Brown, Tom Browne, Peabo Bryson, Chuck Brown, Wayne Bruce, Jerry Butler, Jonathan Butler, and more.

9.30.2023

A New Day With Lori Williams

Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, and musical theater actress with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at international festivals have taken her around the world, and she returns to Charlotte on Saturday, September 30 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

9.28.2023

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

On Thursday, September 28 at 7pm, America’s #1 show band: The Voltage Brothers returns to Middle C! 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, and their ultimate goal is to deliver an outstanding performance.

9.29.2023

An Evening with Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson is an independent Billboard-ranked, internationally acclaimed jazz keyboardist, and NAACP Image Award Nominee. To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love Of) Anthology, which consisted of three distinct CDs — FLO Chill, FLO Romance, and FLO Standards – all charting Top 10 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously. Over the years the FLO brand has grown into creating the calm serenity of a smooth lifestyle. Join us on Friday, September 29 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

10.1.2023

An Evening with Guitarist Roberto Restuccia

Having established himself among the upper echelon of high-octane smooth jazz guitar cats with “Arrival” and“LoveCrazy,” the Top 15 Billboard chart hits from his 2021 Trippin N’ Rhythm debutWith Every Turn, Roberto Restuccia’s gearing up to break free from status quo, dig deeper, go bold and blast through the boundaries with all the gritty, bluesy passion he’s got. He makes his Middle C debut on Sunday, October 1 at 6pm!

10.3.2023

An Evening with Bryan Eng

From New York City, multifaceted Broadway actor and acclaimed jazz pianist and singer, Bryan Eng is one of the most promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation.At just 24 years old, Eng has already begun to make big strides across industries in the entertainment scene. His unique talents as an actor and musician have been featured on Broadway, the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and revered jazz clubs around the country. He makes his Middle C debut on Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm!

10.5.2023

Felix Pastorius Trio

Felix Pastorius Trio is a newly formed group featuring Thommy Knoles on keyboards and Kurt Stracener on drums. This group plays a mix of different styles and sounds with every tune diving deep into intense improvisation. This group is heavily influenced by traditional and modern music and hopes to speak to every listener’s soul.Join us on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm!

10.6.2023

Oli Silk

London-born keyboardist Oli Silk is the UK’s Smooth Jazz Ambassador! He began writing and recording music as part of jazz funk duo ‘Sugar and Silk’ in the late 1990’s. The pair released 2 albums to much European acclaim and this grabbed the attention of Trippin’N’Rhythm Records to whom Oli has been signed with ever since. He returns on Friday, October 6 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

10.7.2023

Four80East

Four80East is a Toronto-based electro-jazz duo that’s all about the groove. Drawing from their diverse musical influences, Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace have created a signature sound that combines electronic production with live instrumentation. Four80East returns to Middle C on on Saturday, October 7 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

10.8.2023

Gospel Sunday featuring Isaiah Bell Tribute to Donnie McClurkin

Fuel your body and move your soul! With classic gospel playlists and live gospel performances featuring special guests. Gospel Sunday is back featuring Isaiah Bell and a Tribute to Donnie McClurkin on Sunday, September 24 at 6pm.