Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Show 5pm | Doors 4:15pm
$37.25 to $45.65
GENERAL ADMISSION: $45.65
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $37.25
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $37.25
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 4:15pm.
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.
A hip, heartfelt night of the greatest love songs ever written—reimagined with Noel & Maria’s signature style, swing, and
soul.
soul.
LOVE LETTERS FROM MIDDLE C
Step into an evening where romance meets rhythm. Noel & Maria curate the ultimate soundtrack of love—elevated jazz reinventions of favorites like “My Funny Valentine,” “L-O-V-E,” and “Stop in the Name of Love.” Wrapped in lush arrangements and effortless charm, this tradition at Middle C celebrates what the world craves most: pure, undeniable love. From classic ballads to modern gems, it’s the love-soaked concert you’ll want to experience every year.
NOEL FREIDLINE
A renowned pianist, vocalist, and educator, Noel has performed at major jazz festivals worldwide, including Montreux and Jacksonville. He’s a recipient of numerous accolades, including the 2009 Charlotte Magazine Best Jazz Musician award and the 2011 Blumenthal Performing Arts Association Center Stage Award.
MARIA HOWELL
A celebrated singer, actor, and voiceover artist with over 35 years of experience. Maria has graced the screen in hit TV shows (“Army Wives,” “Criminal Minds”, and most recently “Beyond the Gates”) and films (“The Color Purple,” “The Blind Side”). As a vocalist, she’s shared the stage with legendary artists like Nancy Wilson, George Benson, and Ray Charles.
