Middle C Jazz welcomes countless National Artists to our stage. Don’t miss your chance to see Althea Rene, Spyro Gyra, Lindsey Webster, Jonathan Butler, Antonia Bennett, Judith Hill, Bob James and more right here at Middle C Jazz – Charlotte’s Home for Cool!
coming up this week and beyond
6.22.2024
An Evening with Flautist and Soul-Jazz Phenomenon Ragan Whiteside
Flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside has become one of the genre’s most consistently dynamic and popular artists. Thanks to her incredible skill and creativity on her chosen instrument, as well as her charismatic presence on stage, Whiteside is at the top of her game. That was demonstrated in October 2022, when she became the first artist to win the competitive Best Contemporary Jazz Artist Award at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, held at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta. Whiteside is also a 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominee and four-time nominee for the Smooth Jazz Network’s Best Artist Award.
That distinction is well-deserved, as the Atlanta-based musician, songwriter, and vocalist has become one of very few women players to excel in the male-dominated instrumental sphere, garnering eight consecutive Top Ten Billboard airplay singles by 2022. And she’s done it as an independent artist, releasing projects on Randis Music, the label she founded with her husband, producer, and composer Dennis Johnson
Livestream is available when you join Middle C On Demand at $9.99 per month.
6.19.2024
Summer of Funk feat Music of Sly & The Family Stone, Kool & The Gang, The Gap Band, Maze, and more
Join us for this Wednesday series every month! 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!
Born in early 2019, House of Funk was conceived by Charlotte guitarist Stefan Kallander as a monthly night for the funk lovers of the Queen City where hips could move to the sounds of funk classics and deep cuts. The band features some of Charlotte’s finest musicians: Courtney Gibson, Jesse Lamar Williams, Zach Wheeler, Braxton Bateman, Simon George, and Stefan Kallander, in addition to monthly sit ins and features of other stunning artists from the deep well of Charlotte Funk. The series began to grow throughout the next year until our favorite runt cousin Covid 19 took center stage. But now House of Funk is back!
6.20.2024
Just Fine: MJB Tribute Band
Just Fine- the ultimate Mary J. Blige Tribute Band takes you back to your favorite days and times experienced in the 90s, giving you everything you remember about Multi-Award winner Mary J. Blige.
This 7 piece band’s groove and sound provides you with the amazing throwback memories as well as the more recent feel good vibes from this musical icon. This great unit is lead by Professional Recording Drummer Rashad King and lead vocalist and entertainer Ms. Tre’Jae who delivers the look and sound of her musical idol, Mary J. Blige.
Just Fine- the Ultimate MJB Tribute Band will highlight hits such as Real Love, You Remind Me, and My Life, just to name a few. Just Fine will give you the Ultimate Tribute concert experience. Satisfying and supplying you with your MJB fix.
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6.21.2024
An Evening with Two-time Grammy Nominated Musician Christian Sands Trio
Steinway Artist and five-time Grammy Nominee Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz. Christian says, “My music is about teaching the way of jazz and keeping it alive.” Whether it’s stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian or Afro-Cuban, Sands develops the past while providing unusual and stimulating vehicles for the present… and for the future. He expresses himself through an extensive vocabulary of patterns, textures and structures, all the while maintaining a strong sense of understatement, sensitivity, taste and swing — hallmarks for as long as he has been playing.
We welcome the Christian Sands Trio back by popular demand.
6.23.2024
An Evening of Smooth Jazz with Jazmin Ghent
Flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon Ragan Whiteside has become one of the genre’s most consistently dynamic and popular artists. Thanks to her incredible skill and creativity on her chosen instrument, as well as her charismatic presence on stage, Whiteside is at the top of her game. That was demonstrated in October 2022, when she became the first artist to win the competitive Best Contemporary Jazz Artist Award at the inaugural Jazz Music Awards, held at the Cobb Energy Centre in Atlanta. Whiteside is also a 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominee and four-time nominee for the Smooth Jazz Network’s Best Artist Award
Livestream is available when you join Middle C On Demand at $9.99 per month.
NEXT WEEK’S LINEUP
6.26.2024
The Yacht Rock Show featuring: Michelle Renee & Mark Black
Michelle Renée’s sultry, smooth jazz style makes for a classy, upscale atmosphere. Paired with her unique ability to sing in 7 different languages, experience performing across the world and appearances on television, Michelle is an act who is difficult to match.
A Clover SC native, Mark Black has made a name for himself in education and in performance, entertaining with party bands across the region.
6.27.2024
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.
Their love for music has forged a musical experience with a high IQ and tons of energy that can be enjoyed by the smooth jazz listener as well as those who enjoy classic R&B.
6.28.2024
Noel & Maria Present: Saturday in the Park The Music of Chicago
Chicago defined the 70’s and the 80’s with classic tunes such as “Saturday in the Park” “25 or 6 to 4” “You’re the Inspiration” and “Colour My World”. Enjoy an evening of hits from one of the greatest horn bands in the history of rock and roll.
Each with a long list of accolades, Noel Friedline and Maria Howell are popular returning guests to the Middle C stage. Join Noel & Maria and special guest Adrian Crutchfield as they celebrate what the world needs now: Love, Sweet Love.
6.29.2024
Smooth Saxophonist Marcus Anderson
The Grammy and Stellar Award Nominated artist is an incredible act and one worth watching, saxophonist Marcus Anderson is the golden child shining among stars. With 13 studio albums on his list of accomplishments, the fusion jazz artist brings R&B, Pop, Rock and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere. Charting number one in both categories of Billboard’s Smooth Jazz and Sirius XM’s Watercolors with numerous hits the Spartanburg, SC native is delivering major music in a humble way.
6.30.2024
Greggie and the Jets: An Elton John Tribute Band
Greggie and The Jets is an Elton John tribute band, based out of Central Florida, touring the country. Our live shows recreate the music, the energy, and the feeling of being at a classic era Elton John concert. We bring you, note for note, all the elements of the Elton John albums from the singles you love to the deep cut tracks, live and in person.
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