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

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10.14-15.2022

Noel & Maria present: KEITH DAVID’S JAZZ CABARET

Three-time Emmy winner Keith David will be performing live with Noel Freidline & Maria Howell at Middle C Jazz on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at 7pm and 9:15pm! Keith David is a classically trained actor, winning 3 Emmys out of 6 nominations as well as being nominated for a Tony award. He starred in the recently concluded tv series “Greenleaf” for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network.

Featured Artist of the Week: Keith David

Keith David is a classically trained actor, winning 3 Emmys out of 6 nominations as well as being nominated for a Tony award. He starred in the recently concluded tv series “Greenleaf” for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network. He co-starred with Chadwick Boseman in “21 Bridges” which was in theaters last year. He will be in theaters this year in “Horizon Line” with Allison Williams (“Get Out”). “Black As Night,” an anthology series, features Keith and will be on Amazon sometime next year. In addition to his versatile acting and voiceover work, Keith is also a remarkable singer. Previous tour include, “Too Marvelous for Words”, a tribute to the legendary singer Nat King Cole, and a tribute to Joe Williams, “Here’s to Life.”

10.13.2022

El Lambert & Karen Poole: Tribute to Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack

On Thursday, October 13 at 7pm, Middle C welcomes El Lambert and Karen Poole for a Tribute to Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack!

10.18.2022

Off the Charts with Martha Bartz

Middle C is continuing our new cabaret Tuesday series with “Off the Charts” with Martha Bartz on Tuesday, October 18 at 7pm! Martha Bartz brings a new show with Musical Director, Dr. Mory Ortman. The show is OFF THE CHARTS both figuratively, as Martha delivers a musical romp that promises belly laughs, Broadway, standards and surprises; and literally, as Martha unveils new arrangements by a host of of New York’s finest.

10.19.2022

House of Funk: Curated by Stefan Kallander

Join us for this Wednesday series featuring House of Funk every month beginning Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm! Middle C will be filled with the sounds of PFunk, Prince, Rick James, James Brown, and other timeless funk legends. Throw on your favorite pair of bell bottoms and follow your nose to the Funk!

10.20.2022

Rodney Shelton & Eric Brice present Singer/Saxophonist Mark Black & special guest Robyn Springer:A night of Classic Motown & R&B

Come hang out and kick back during the Thursday Night Middle C series with The Rodney Shelton Group present Singer/Saxophonist Mark Black and special guest Robyn Springer: A night of Classic Motown & R&B! Join us for a fun night on Thursday, October 20 at 7pm!

10.21.2022

Gregg Karukas – GK Soul/Jazz Party

Organic, funky, and melodic: the essential qualities that have defined Grammy winning keyboardist/composer/producer Gregg Karukas’ 13 solo CD’s over a three decade career, with many #1 radio hits, both sophisticated and accessible. A prolific, genre-crossing veteran of the Contemporary Jazz scene, Gregg was a founding member of The Rippingtons in 1986 and will be at Middle C join Friday, October 21 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

10.22.2022

Grace Kelly

An unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer & bandleader Grace Kelly has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 13 acclaimed albums,& a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”…all before reaching her mid-twenties. Join us on Saturday, October 22 at 7pm and 9:15pm!