Music can bloom unexpectedly
“I decided to focus on music late. So I never envisioned myself at Julliard or playing with folks like Wynton Marsalis, “ says Sean Mason. Sean, a Charlottean and JazzArts Ensemble alumnus, indicates...
View ArticleMore than a music camp
“We have five days to turn on the light bulb and get these students excited about jazz,” quipped Camp instructor, Dr. Michael Hackett. JazzArts Music Camp is about two things: building skills and...
View ArticleA decade of visionaries
October 10 years ago, JazzArts Charlotte became official by electing its first Board of Directors. These individuals tell a story of dreams and determination. The post A decade of visionaries appeared...
View ArticleLike proud parents of a future generation
"Of all the things we are mproud of in the past 10 years, our students are at the top," indicates Lonnie Davis. After all, the future of jazz rests in their hands. The post Like proud parents of a...
View ArticleRevealing Summer for the JazzArts All-Stars
In catching up with a few of the All-Stars, we hear an echo of our own state of mind, and can capture a sense of encouragement. They each describe this summer as a combination of relaxing and...
View ArticleSean Mason Explores the Duality of Life in His New Album
Charlottean and JazzArts alum Sean Mason is a familiar face to local supporters who watched his musical growth over the past decade. Last week he took some time while on his “When You Wish Upon a Star”...
View ArticleJazzArts Academy Senior Spotlights 2024
Here is a look at what our 2024 JazzArts Academy seniors are up to next. Congratulations to them all. The post JazzArts Academy Senior Spotlights 2024 appeared first on JazzArts Charlotte.
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