Middle C Jazz is honored to welcome countless National Artists to our stage this spring! Don’t miss your chance to see Stanley Jordan, Norman Brown, Adam Hawley, Patrick Lamb, Sy Smith, Eric Darius, Maysa, Gerald Albright, Althea Rene, Marion Meadows, and more right here at Middle C Jazz – Charlotte’s New Home for Cool!

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1.5.2023

Queens Court’s Legendary Musical Review: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, and More

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 5 at 7pm for our first show of the year!

1.6.2023

The Terence Young Jazz Experience

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. Save the date for his return to Middle C on Friday, January 6 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

1.7.2023

An Evening with Billboard Charting Smooth Jazz Artist Willie Bradley

Artist/trumpeter Willie Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles but takes Smooth Jazz to another whole level. Join us for two shows with Billboard Charting Smooth Jazz Artist, Willie Bradley, on Saturday, January 7 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

Featured Artist of the Week: Willie Bradley

Willie Bradley is a native of Orangeburg, SC, and a graduate of South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC where he earned his BS Degree in Music Education and Performance. Over the course of his career, he has become a go–to musician for many of soul music’s greats over the years. Willie’s stage presence includes performances with jazz greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Frank Foster, Max Roach, Betty Carter, Gerald Albright, Walter Beasley, Alex Bugnon, Ronnie Laws, Hiroshima, and Marion Meadows.

In 2014, Willie released his debut Contemporary Jazz CD “Another Day & Time” produced and co-written by keyboardist/Recording Artist Nicholas Cole. Tracks from this CD made the Smooth Jazz Billboard Charts and have been added to Smooth Jazz Radio Stations worldwide to include Music Choice, Pandora, Spotify, and iHeart Radio.

Bold, yet simultaneously charming; Edgy, yet at the same time beautiful; these seemingly opposing adjectives might well-describe the music of artist/trumpeter Willie Bradley, but also fittingly tell about the man! Willie Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles but takes smooth jazz to a whole new level. On his new CD project “Going With The Flow”, Willie is definitely not just going with the average flow of things. Together with multi-award winning producer Preston Glass, (Kenny G., George Benson, Earth Wind & Fire, and many more) they have brought together a fantastic group of songs as well as a cast of stellar musicians with varied styles (Greg Manning, Gerald Alston from The Manhattans, Bob Baldwin, Club Nouveau, and Jerry Martini of Sly & The Family Stone).

This musical adventure promises to be an appetizer of sweet things to come for Willie; savor it with open ears; and heart!

1.12.2023

Rodney Shelton present Brandon Stevens: The Smooth Side of Michael Jackson Featuring A Special Guest Vocalist

Come hang out and kick back during the Thursday Night Middle C series with The Rodney Shelton Group! On Thursday, January 12 at 7pm, Rodney Shelton Presents Brandon Stevens: The Smooth Side of Michael Jackson featuring a Special Guest Vocalist, Robyn Springer!

1.13-14.2023

An Evening With Dave Stryker

Dave Stryker will return to Middle C after spending two months opening on tour for Steely Dan! Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 34 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Join us on Friday, January 13 and Saturday, January 14 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

1.15.2023

Jazz N Soul Music presents The Martini Swing, Kyle Jason Album Release Event

Entertainer extraordinaire Kyle Jason brings the Martini Swing experience, full band, and the Martini Swingers to Middle C Jazz for the release of his Album, “The Right Place”. t is the ULTIMATE night out on the town, where Live Music, Fashion, Libations and most of all… Fun, all come together. Join us on Sunday, January 15 at 7pm!