Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Show 7pm | Doors 6pm
$29.35 to $35.65
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35.65
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $29.35
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $29.35
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
KENYA TEMPLETON
Experience an evening of musical storytelling with Kenya Templeton, one of Charlotte’s most captivating vocal stylists. Often described as the musical “niece” of legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Bobby McFerrin, Kenya slips effortlessly between jazz standards, soulful house, classical, and the blues.
Known for her “soul-revealing” and interactive performances, Kenya doesn’t just sing; she utilizes body percussion and intricate scatting to create an immersive, limitless experience. Whether she is “Ella-vating” a bebop segment or delivering a hauntingly pure rendition of a Negro spiritual, her voice remains distinct, powerful, and deeply conversational.
A staple of the Charlotte arts scene, Kenya has headlined major stages including the Harvey B. Gantt Center, the Levine Center for the Arts, and the McGlohon Theatre. Classical Voice of North Carolina praised her ability to sing “purely and sweetly” across diverse genres.
Well-recognized for her theatrical work with OnQ Productions and their annual “Soulful Noel”, Kenya’s talent has reached over a quarter-million viewers on The New York Times’ Facebook Live through collaborations with French producer Stan Courtois.
