CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday, March 24, 2026 — This April, Middle C offers jazz across the spectrum, highlighting the breadth of the influence of “American Music”. Whether you connect jazz with the blues, as straightahead Bebop, soul/funk/R&B, Latin, or today’s chart topping smooth, contemporary and even pop hits, it’s a genre that influences music across the world.

“Charlotte is a community steeped in exceptional music. We’re excited to use Jazz Appreciation Month as a platform to raise up that message,” says Middle C Jazz Co-founder Larry Farber.

For International Jazz Day April 30th, wrapping up a month of incredible music is Harvey Cummings II, Soul Infected Jazz. Harvey Cummings II carries us away in an array of jazz standards, fusion, rhythm and blues and original material from his debut album, The Only Child. The performance is a representation of what jazz is all about – local musicians pushing the boundaries of music. In addition to a live performance, this show will be available digitally worldwide linked to the International Jazz Day calendar of events.

“To me, jazz represents the ultimate freedom of expression. There are no set rules. Which makes jazz for everybody. And you find it in the evolution of everything from rock to hip hop.” shares Cummings.

This is a great month to appreciate the jazz connection to the music you love, or to explore a new path. The April calendar is a full spectrum of jazz at its finest:

WED APR 1 ROCK & ROLL Petty Rewind- A Tom Petty Tribute Band
THUR APR 2 MOTOWN & MORE Party Night with Java Band

FRI APR 3   SMOOTH Nicholas Cole,  Chart-Topping Keyboardist

SAT APR 4   VARIOUS  Maria Howell Presents… Girls in Gowns
WED APR 8 STRAIGHTAHEAD Presenting Thelonious Monk at the Village Vanguard
THU APR 9 DANCE HITS Party Night with Queens Court
FRI APR 10   SOUL Adam McKnight, Soul Proprietor 
SAT APR 11  R&B  Maysa, 2X Grammy Nominated Vocalist

SUN APR 12  CROSSOVER  William Green Plays Tribute to Keyboardist George Duke

WED APR 15 INFUSED Kenya Templeton: A Jazz Tribute to the ’80s
THU APR 16  R&B  Jazzy Blu, Lovers & Legends
FRI APR 17  SOUL  Selina Albright, Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist 

SAT APR 18 WORLD MUSIC  Guitar Legend Al Di Meola, The GuitarTech Tour

SUN APR 19 JAZZ R&B Tony Hightower, Acclaimed Vocalist 

WED APR 22  FUNK  House of Funk

THU APR 23  R&B The Golden Era of R&B with Alex Austin

FRI APR 24  LATIN & CONTEMPORARY  Jessy J, Chart-Topping Saxophonist

SAT APR 15   CONTEMPORARY Adam Hawley, 17X Billboard #1 Jazz Guitarist

SUN APR 26  NEW ORLEANS  Sunday Second Line with Joe Gransden

SUN APR 26   SMOOTH  Saxophonist Jason Jackson

WED APR 29  BLUES  John Németh, Blue-Eyed Soul Blues

THU APR 30  MIX  Harvey Cummings II, International Jazz Day