Middle C Jazz is honored to welcome countless National Artists to our stage this spring! Don’t miss your chance to see Jeff Lorber, Judith Hill, YellowJackets, Billy Cobham, Grace Kelly, Joey Alexander, and more right here at Middle C Jazz – Charlotte’s New Home for Cool!

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09.2-3.2022

Noel and Maria Present: Motown Reimagined

27 #1 hits, over 60 top 10 hits – Motown had so many hits that one could put together five separate shows of their music and still have plenty of songs left over. The exemplary songwriting of Smokey Robinson, Holland/Dozier/Holland, as well as Berry Gordy himself, along with the interpretation by such legends as Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes and many more has left us with a repertoire that is prime for reinterpretation. Join Noel and Maria for Motown Reimagined as they reinterpret the music that defined the 60’s, the Motown Sound on Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

Featured Artist of the Week: Noel & Maria

Maria Howell and Noel Freidline define chemistry. Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years. Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before. Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element: on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.

Personnel:
Noel Freidline
Maria Howell
Juan Rollan
Zack Page
Justin Varnes

08.31.2022

Remember WHENsdays: Reggie Sullivan sings Ray Charles accompanied by the Sean Higgins Trio

Remember Whensdays returns to close out August with Reggie Sullivan sings Ray Charles accompanied by the Sean Higgins Trio! Join us for a tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time on Wednesday, August 31 at 7pm!

09.01.2022

Sol Fusion

Sol Fusion is a dynamic 11-member musical powerhouse who are unmatched in range and versatility and with impeccable harmonies. Sol Fusion’s front line vocalists cover it all, from the Chicks to Gladys Knight to Lady Gaga, and from Chris Stapleton to Earth, Wind and Fire to Bruno Mars. Bring your dancing shoes on Thursday, September 1 at 7pm!

09.04.2022

Elan Trotman presents “A Taste of Barbados”

Saxophonist Elan Trotman, born and raised in Barbados, has quickly become one of jazz’s most thrilling and emotive performers as he continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist. Join us for Elan Trotman: a Taste of Barbados on Sunday, September 4 at 6pm featuring fresh ideas and distinctive tone by blending Caribbean rhythms from his roots with skillful horn textures.

Elan Trotman and the Barbados Jazz Festival are offering a special discounted package for Middle C patron! Visit the link below to learn more!

09.08.2022

Queens Court

Queen’s Court, based out of Charlotte, NC, has talent unparalleled in providing vigorous entertainment. With 3 dynamic Queen vocalists and 2 dancing horn players, they cover legendary songs from the era’s brightest vocal stars like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Katie Perry and many more. Come party with Queen’s Court on Thursday, September 8 at 7pm!

09.9-10.2022

Jeff Lorber Trio

By the late 1970s, trailblazing keyboardist/composer/producer Jeff Lorber had become a prominent figure in the new movement known as jazz fusion – a marriage of traditional jazz with elements of rock, R&B, funk and other electrified sounds. Lorber rapidly expanded his reach to a national and international audience via a combination of complex harmonies, unconventional time signatures and compelling rhythms. Don’t miss the return of the Jeff Lorber Trio on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10 at 7pm and 9:15pm!