Middle C Jazz is honored to welcome countless National Artists to our stage! Don’t miss your chance to see Naturally Seven, Patrick Lamb, Sy Smith, Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Eric Darius, Lee Ritenour, Gerald Albright and more right here at Middle C Jazz – Charlotte’s New Home for Cool!

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Middle C is proud to present Alex Bugnon on May 17th and 18th!

12.23.2023

An Evening with Terence Young

Terence Young has earned the reputation of one of the most talented and electrifying Lead Guitarist in the world. He has released 10 cds to date, ranging from Smooth Jazz and R&B, to gospel, Christmas, instrumental rock, and his original guitar compositions. Terence has shared the stage with countless renowned recording artists, including, The Temptations, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, BabyFace, Charlie Wilson, and many more. Join us on Saturday, December 23 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

12.27.2023

House of Funk: Funk through the generations featuring the music of James Brown, PFunk, Prince, and more

On Wednesday, December 27 at 7pm, join us for an energetic House of Funk performance! We’re excited to bring back Stefan Kallander and the House of Funk band for Funk Through the Generations Featuring the Music of James Brown, Punk, Prince and more!

12.28.2023

5th & York

5th & York have emerged as one of the premier smooth jazz bands to come out of the Southeast. With influences ranging from the Yellow Jackets and Fourplay to the great funk bands of the 70s and 80s, 5th and York look to offer its audience a valuable experience they won’t soon forget. Join us on Thursday, December 28 at 7pm!

Featured Artist of the Week: Mindi Abair

One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop instrumental album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for the best contemporary instrumental album for her solo lP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The tonight show starry Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, and two #3 spots on the Billboard blues album chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers won 8 independent blues awards including artist of the year, and the best blues song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “pretty good for a girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA critics Award for Best Holiday Album for all I got for charismas is the blues. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the best instrumentalist: Horn.

12.29-30.2023

An Evening with Mindi Abair

One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. Don’t miss this incredible show on Friday, December 29 at 7pm and 9:15pm and Saturday, December 30 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

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12.31.2023

New Year’s Eve with The Voltage Brothers

Both New Year’s Eve shows with the Voltage Brothers have SOLD OUT!

01.04.2024

Queens Court

The Queen’s Court is a show band based out of Charlotte, NC with talent unparalleled in providing vigorous entertainment for any occasion. Their panel of 3 dynamic Queen vocalists and 2 dancing horn players, for over 20 years combined, has wield command over legendary songs from the era’s brightest vocal stars like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Katie Perry and many more.Join us on Thursday, January 4 at 7pm for our first show of the year!

01.05.2024

Brandon Stevens Sings R&B and Soul: Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Al Green, and More

Join Brandon Stevens as he takes you on an enthralling journey chronicling the songs and artists who have shaped his style. Don’t miss this night of smooth R&B and Soul, featuring classics by Marvin Gaye, Maxwell, Al Green and more on Friday, January 5 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

01.06.2024

A night of Memphis Soul with recording artist Shelley Ruffin

Vocalist Shelley Ruffin returns to the stage for A Night of Memphis Soul! Don’t miss her performance of the music of Al Green, Otis Redding and more on Saturday, January 6 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!