JazzArts Charlotte’s mission is to connect the cultural community and develop an audience for jazz, through quality education, performance, and musician support.
Here are a couple of their upcoming events. Go to their website for a full list, including ticketed shows that might not be “cheap enough” to list on Charlotte on the Cheap, but are a great value!

JazzArts Academy Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Fall 2022 Holiday Performance
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022
6 to 7 p.m.
The Camino Center
201 Stetson Drive, Charlotte, NC
Free
Come hear Charlotte’s newest Latin jazz sensation, JazzArts Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble. This new ensemble of student musicians has been working on the unique rhythms, instruments, and patterns of Latin jazz, and is ready to present to you a variety of traditional Latin jazz tunes.
They are excited to share with you the culmination of their work and fun. Get into the holiday spirit, salsa style! Join us and celebrate this young and vibrant talent.
Concert will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook for family, friends, and fans who cannot attend in person.

JazzArts Academy Youth Ensembles + Workshops Fall 2022 Holiday Performance
Sunday, December 18th, 2022
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Parr Center Theater, CPCC campus
1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Free
An evening of favorite holiday and jazz standards performed by JazzArts Charlotte’s newest groups of middle and high school student jazz musicians plus their instructors.
JazzArts Youth Ensembles is a season of weekly comprehensive training for students motivated to delve into America’s original art form, jazz. Led by several of the region’s leading professional jazz educators, students have experienced playing the techniques of rhythm, chords, and improvisation that make up jazz.
They are excited to share with you the culmination of their work and fun.
Parking off N Kings Dr.
Concert will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook for family, friends, and fans who cannot attend in person.
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