Middle C Jazz Club
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Mar15 Fri
Naturally Seven
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $60.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $48.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 15, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
NATURALLY SEVEN
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase - “Vocal Play” - to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator, James Corden, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite.
This was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career, which includes 3 world tours - nearly 500 shows - with the incomparable Michael Bublé, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay - including a sold out show at the Barclays Center - and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama, Will.I.Am., Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jay Leno, Allan Titchmarsh, Mo’Nique, Jools Holland, and Arsenio Hall, along with countless others.
With the release of their latest project, 20/20, Naturally 7 comes full circle, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites, hand selected by fans the world over. This, their eleventh studio album, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry, giving music lovers all they could hope for, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 - “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort, Rod Eldridge, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell, Sean Simmonds, Dwight Stewart, Roger Thomas, and Warren Thomas - it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…
Get Tickets$48.00 - $60.00 -
Mar15 Fri
Naturally Seven
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:45 PM, Show at 9:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $55.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $44.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 15, 2024 10:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
NATURALLY SEVEN
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase - “Vocal Play” - to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator, James Corden, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite.
This was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career, which includes 3 world tours - nearly 500 shows - with the incomparable Michael Bublé, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay - including a sold out show at the Barclays Center - and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama, Will.I.Am., Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jay Leno, Allan Titchmarsh, Mo’Nique, Jools Holland, and Arsenio Hall, along with countless others.
With the release of their latest project, 20/20, Naturally 7 comes full circle, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites, hand selected by fans the world over. This, their eleventh studio album, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry, giving music lovers all they could hope for, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 - “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort, Rod Eldridge, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell, Sean Simmonds, Dwight Stewart, Roger Thomas, and Warren Thomas - it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…
Get Tickets$44.00 - $55.00 -
Mar16 Sat
Naturally Seven
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $70.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $56.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 16, 2024 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:15 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
NATURALLY SEVEN
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase - “Vocal Play” - to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator, James Corden, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite.
This was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career, which includes 3 world tours - nearly 500 shows - with the incomparable Michael Bublé, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay - including a sold out show at the Barclays Center - and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama, Will.I.Am., Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jay Leno, Allan Titchmarsh, Mo’Nique, Jools Holland, and Arsenio Hall, along with countless others.
With the release of their latest project, 20/20, Naturally 7 comes full circle, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites, hand selected by fans the world over. This, their eleventh studio album, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry, giving music lovers all they could hope for, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 - “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort, Rod Eldridge, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell, Sean Simmonds, Dwight Stewart, Roger Thomas, and Warren Thomas - it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…
Get Tickets$56.00 - $70.00 -
Mar16 Sat
Naturally Seven
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:00 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $70.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $56.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 16, 2024 9:45 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
NATURALLY SEVEN
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase - “Vocal Play” - to more accurately depict what they do. Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” Their sonic mastery was on full display in a series of unforgettable performances on “The World’s Best” TV show, which premiered on CBS immediately following Super Bowl LIII. Hosted by comedian and “Car Karaoke” collaborator, James Corden, Naturally 7 reigned supreme as the world’s “Best Group”, and cemented their singular status among the planet’s musical elite.
This was only icing on the cake of a still-vibrant 20-year career, which includes 3 world tours - nearly 500 shows - with the incomparable Michael Bublé, shared billing with global phenomenon Coldplay - including a sold out show at the Barclays Center - and owned the spotlight in a pair of national Cheerios commercials. In addition to Bublé, Naturally 7 has shared the stage with numerous icons, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Sarah Connor, Lionel Richie, Ludacris, The Roots, and more. Counted among their world-famous fans are President Barack Obama, Will.I.Am., Ellen DeGeneres, Craig Ferguson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jay Leno, Allan Titchmarsh, Mo’Nique, Jools Holland, and Arsenio Hall, along with countless others.
With the release of their latest project, 20/20, Naturally 7 comes full circle, adding a fresh spin on 20 fan favorites, hand selected by fans the world over. This, their eleventh studio album, celebrates their 20th anniversary in the music industry, giving music lovers all they could hope for, and then some. For the members of Naturally 7 - “Ricky“ Lee Ricardo Cort, Rod Eldridge, Kelvin “Kelz“ Mitchell, Sean Simmonds, Dwight Stewart, Roger Thomas, and Warren Thomas - it’s a privilege to do what they love and bring so much joy to the hearts of their fans each and every night. It’s exactly what you would expect. When something is pure magic it’s destined to withstand the test of time. Naturally…
Get Tickets$56.00 - $70.00 -
Mar17 Sun
St. Patrick's Day Celebration with One Irish Rover
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $40.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $32.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 25, 2023 5:37 PM to March 17, 2024 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
ONE IRISH ROVERWATCH
"Since 1967 I have savored every album and recording while singing along to the incredibly melodic and mystical Irish genius of George Ivan Morrison (Van’s) musical works. I have always been taken by the spiritual intent of his writings and interesting combinations of rhythmic creativity that is uniquely Van Morrison’s signature style.Putting together the best of the old, new, and eclectic songs of Van Morrison that spans over 6 decades of musical genius is daunting but worthwhile. Someone needed to help keep the magic and spirit of Van’s incredible musical genius alive. I have been both blessed and honored to help do just that.
Take a ride with me through Vans collection of Blues, Soul and Rock ballads all blended in a Celtic Stew of uplifting beats, heart- felt searching for understanding, soul touching melodies, and jazzy compilations that deliver you back to a rustic Irish Pub somewhere in the countryside of Ireland where the beer, Irish whiskey and music flow warmly together until the “wee hours of the mornin”.
It has long been a passion of mine to present some of the greatest music on the planet composed and written by ‘Van the Man” Morrison. Join me in that celebration!"
~ Pat Garvey
Get Tickets$32.00 - $40.00 -
Mar22 Fri
Sy Smith with Rhythm 4 U
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $55.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $44.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 22, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
SY SMITH
LISTEN
WATCH
WEBSITE
Sy Smith is one of the most versatile and compelling vocal artists anywhere
around." ~ HuffPost
You've heard her with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti.
You've heard her on the viral video Al Green hit song "Let's Stay Together" as she reimagines it
with the legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo.
You've heard her poignant self-produced singles "Perspective" and "Sometimes A Rose Will
Grow In Concrete" on Stevie Wonder’s Radio Free KJLH in Los Angeles.
You may have even seen her early in her career backing artists like Whitney Houston, Brandy,
Macy Gray or later with The Foreign Exchange or Sheila E, but if you've never seen Sy Smith's
solo performances, you are in for a rare treat!
Get Tickets$44.00 - $55.00 -
Mar22 Fri
Sy Smith with Rhythm 4 U
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:45 PM, Show at 9:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $45.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $36.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 22, 2024 10:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
SY SMITH
LISTEN
WATCH
WEBSITE
Sy Smith is one of the most versatile and compelling vocal artists anywhere
around." ~ HuffPost
You've heard her with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti.
You've heard her on the viral video Al Green hit song "Let's Stay Together" as she reimagines it
with the legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo.
You've heard her poignant self-produced singles "Perspective" and "Sometimes A Rose Will
Grow In Concrete" on Stevie Wonder’s Radio Free KJLH in Los Angeles.
You may have even seen her early in her career backing artists like Whitney Houston, Brandy,
Macy Gray or later with The Foreign Exchange or Sheila E, but if you've never seen Sy Smith's
solo performances, you are in for a rare treat!
Get Tickets$36.00 - $45.00 -
Mar23 Sat
Sy Smith with Rhythm 4 U
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $60.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $48.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 23, 2024 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
SY SMITH
LISTEN
WATCH
WEBSITE
Sy Smith is one of the most versatile and compelling vocal artists anywhere
around." ~ HuffPost
You've heard her with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti.
You've heard her on the viral video Al Green hit song "Let's Stay Together" as she reimagines it
with the legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo.
You've heard her poignant self-produced singles "Perspective" and "Sometimes A Rose Will
Grow In Concrete" on Stevie Wonder’s Radio Free KJLH in Los Angeles.
You may have even seen her early in her career backing artists like Whitney Houston, Brandy,
Macy Gray or later with The Foreign Exchange or Sheila E, but if you've never seen Sy Smith's
solo performances, you are in for a rare treat!
Get Tickets$48.00 - $60.00 -
Mar23 Sat
Sy Smith with Rhythm 4 U
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:00 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $60.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $48.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 27, 2023 8:00 AM to March 23, 2024 9:45 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
SY SMITH
LISTEN
WATCH
WEBSITE
Sy Smith is one of the most versatile and compelling vocal artists anywhere
around." ~ HuffPost
You've heard her with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti.
You've heard her on the viral video Al Green hit song "Let's Stay Together" as she reimagines it
with the legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo.
You've heard her poignant self-produced singles "Perspective" and "Sometimes A Rose Will
Grow In Concrete" on Stevie Wonder’s Radio Free KJLH in Los Angeles.
You may have even seen her early in her career backing artists like Whitney Houston, Brandy,
Macy Gray or later with The Foreign Exchange or Sheila E, but if you've never seen Sy Smith's
solo performances, you are in for a rare treat!
Get Tickets$48.00 - $60.00 -
Mar29 Fri
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $85.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $68.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: December 1, 2023 8:00 AM to March 29, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
LEE RITENOUR
WEBSITE
WATCH
For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include: 45 albums, Grammy award winner, plus 16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of the year at USC, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019), plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, among others.
And yet, the 68-year-old acknowledges he’s never made a record like Dreamcatcher. “People have been telling me for years: ‘Rit, you gotta make a solo guitar record’. In the past, I’ve always been the band guy, the ensemble guy, the collaborative-guitar-player guy. So this was the one project I hadn’t done. And this year, I knew it was time.”
Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of Dreamcatcher rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour’s catalogue. But there’s a power and purpose here, too, hinting at the darker circumstances that sparked this new record. “Our house and my studio in Malibu, California burnt down in 2018,” he recalls. “About 100 of my guitars went up in the fire, plus 40 amps, lots of music, the history of my whole career, pretty much. A week after the fire, I went to the hospital, which I’d never had to do before, for surgery to replace an aortic valve. So those incidents and the support from my family and friends absolutely went into this music. Making this record was a life-saver for me.”
Dreamcatcher might have been born from personal challenges, but the record took shape against the global tragedy of Covid-19. Ritenour had already written several key tracks before shutdown. But as he settled into the makeshift studio at his new home in Marina Del Rey, equipped with little more than seven guitars, a computer interface and good intentions, the guitarist let the context flood into the music he was tracking. “It was an important album for me,” he notes. “Especially now, with everything going on in the world.”
Get Tickets$68.00 - $85.00 -
Mar29 Fri
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:45 PM, Show at 9:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $75.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $60.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: December 1, 2023 8:00 AM to March 29, 2024 10:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 8:45 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
LEE RITENOUR
WEBSITE
WATCH
For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include: 45 albums, Grammy award winner, plus 16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of the year at USC, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019), plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, among others.
And yet, the 68-year-old acknowledges he’s never made a record like Dreamcatcher. “People have been telling me for years: ‘Rit, you gotta make a solo guitar record’. In the past, I’ve always been the band guy, the ensemble guy, the collaborative-guitar-player guy. So this was the one project I hadn’t done. And this year, I knew it was time.”
Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of Dreamcatcher rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour’s catalogue. But there’s a power and purpose here, too, hinting at the darker circumstances that sparked this new record. “Our house and my studio in Malibu, California burnt down in 2018,” he recalls. “About 100 of my guitars went up in the fire, plus 40 amps, lots of music, the history of my whole career, pretty much. A week after the fire, I went to the hospital, which I’d never had to do before, for surgery to replace an aortic valve. So those incidents and the support from my family and friends absolutely went into this music. Making this record was a life-saver for me.”
Dreamcatcher might have been born from personal challenges, but the record took shape against the global tragedy of Covid-19. Ritenour had already written several key tracks before shutdown. But as he settled into the makeshift studio at his new home in Marina Del Rey, equipped with little more than seven guitars, a computer interface and good intentions, the guitarist let the context flood into the music he was tracking. “It was an important album for me,” he notes. “Especially now, with everything going on in the world.”
Get Tickets$60.00 - $75.00 -
Mar30 Sat
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $85.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $68.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: December 1, 2023 8:00 AM to March 30, 2024 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:15 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
LEE RITENOUR
WEBSITE
WATCH
For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include: 45 albums, Grammy award winner, plus 16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of the year at USC, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019), plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, among others.
And yet, the 68-year-old acknowledges he’s never made a record like Dreamcatcher. “People have been telling me for years: ‘Rit, you gotta make a solo guitar record’. In the past, I’ve always been the band guy, the ensemble guy, the collaborative-guitar-player guy. So this was the one project I hadn’t done. And this year, I knew it was time.”
Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of Dreamcatcher rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour’s catalogue. But there’s a power and purpose here, too, hinting at the darker circumstances that sparked this new record. “Our house and my studio in Malibu, California burnt down in 2018,” he recalls. “About 100 of my guitars went up in the fire, plus 40 amps, lots of music, the history of my whole career, pretty much. A week after the fire, I went to the hospital, which I’d never had to do before, for surgery to replace an aortic valve. So those incidents and the support from my family and friends absolutely went into this music. Making this record was a life-saver for me.”
Dreamcatcher might have been born from personal challenges, but the record took shape against the global tragedy of Covid-19. Ritenour had already written several key tracks before shutdown. But as he settled into the makeshift studio at his new home in Marina Del Rey, equipped with little more than seven guitars, a computer interface and good intentions, the guitarist let the context flood into the music he was tracking. “It was an important album for me,” he notes. “Especially now, with everything going on in the world.”
Get Tickets$68.00 - $85.00 -
Mar30 Sat
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:00 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $85.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $68.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: December 1, 2023 8:00 AM to March 30, 2024 9:45 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 8:00pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
LEE RITENOUR
WEBSITE
WATCH
For Lee Ritenour, there aren’t many ‘firsts’ left to achieve. During his dazzling five-decade career, the fabled LA guitarist has taken his music to the outer limits, alighting on every genre and occupying every position in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament. He’s been an enfant terrible of ’70s fusion, a crossover star of the ’80s pop chart, an honorary exponent of Brazilian jazz, and the fingers behind ’90s supergroup, Fourplay. Ritenour’s accolades include: 45 albums, Grammy award winner, plus 16 Grammy nominations, Alumnus of the year at USC, Los Angeles’ Jazz Society Honoree (2019), plus thousands of sessions with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Pink Floyd, B.B. King, Tony Bennett, among others.
And yet, the 68-year-old acknowledges he’s never made a record like Dreamcatcher. “People have been telling me for years: ‘Rit, you gotta make a solo guitar record’. In the past, I’ve always been the band guy, the ensemble guy, the collaborative-guitar-player guy. So this was the one project I hadn’t done. And this year, I knew it was time.”
Weaving tapestries of instrumental guitar and conjuring eclectic moods, the 12 tracks of Dreamcatcher rank amongst the most melodic and tinglingly beautiful in Ritenour’s catalogue. But there’s a power and purpose here, too, hinting at the darker circumstances that sparked this new record. “Our house and my studio in Malibu, California burnt down in 2018,” he recalls. “About 100 of my guitars went up in the fire, plus 40 amps, lots of music, the history of my whole career, pretty much. A week after the fire, I went to the hospital, which I’d never had to do before, for surgery to replace an aortic valve. So those incidents and the support from my family and friends absolutely went into this music. Making this record was a life-saver for me.”
Dreamcatcher might have been born from personal challenges, but the record took shape against the global tragedy of Covid-19. Ritenour had already written several key tracks before shutdown. But as he settled into the makeshift studio at his new home in Marina Del Rey, equipped with little more than seven guitars, a computer interface and good intentions, the guitarist let the context flood into the music he was tracking. “It was an important album for me,” he notes. “Especially now, with everything going on in the world.”
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Apr6 Sat
Walter Beasley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $70.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $56.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 30, 2023 9:21 PM to April 6, 2024 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
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WALTER BEASLEY
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Walter Beasley, born on May 24th, 1961, in El Centro, California, is a highly accomplished musician, composer, and professor. He holds the distinction of being the highest-selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history. With his unique blend of talent and educational expertise, Beasley has left an indelible mark on the world of music.
Beasley's journey in music began at a young age when he started singing with a band called Los Elegantes when he was just 13 years old. His passion for music drove him to pursue higher education, and in 1984, he graduated from Berklee College of Music. The very next year, Beasley became a professor at Berklee, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring musicians.
Throughout his illustrious career, Beasley has released an impressive discography of 27 albums, spanning from his self-titled debut album, "Walter Beasley," in 1987, to his most recent release, "Meet Me At My Place" in 2022. His albums showcase his skills as a soprano saxophonist and singer, covering various genres such as jazz, R&B, and soul. Notable albums include "Sax Meditations," "I'm Back," "Blackstreams," and "Going Home."
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Apr6 Sat
Walter Beasley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:15 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $70.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $56.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 30, 2023 9:23 PM to April 6, 2024 9:45 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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WALTER BEASLEY
WEBSITE
Walter Beasley, born on May 24th, 1961, in El Centro, California, is a highly accomplished musician, composer, and professor. He holds the distinction of being the highest-selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history. With his unique blend of talent and educational expertise, Beasley has left an indelible mark on the world of music.
Beasley's journey in music began at a young age when he started singing with a band called Los Elegantes when he was just 13 years old. His passion for music drove him to pursue higher education, and in 1984, he graduated from Berklee College of Music. The very next year, Beasley became a professor at Berklee, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring musicians.
Throughout his illustrious career, Beasley has released an impressive discography of 27 albums, spanning from his self-titled debut album, "Walter Beasley," in 1987, to his most recent release, "Meet Me At My Place" in 2022. His albums showcase his skills as a soprano saxophonist and singer, covering various genres such as jazz, R&B, and soul. Notable albums include "Sax Meditations," "I'm Back," "Blackstreams," and "Going Home."
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Apr7 Sun
Cuban Jazz Pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $40.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $32.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: November 1, 2023 10:07 PM to April 7, 2024 7:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA
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Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a brand-new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by a tight-knit band featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.
Harold traces the origins of Timba a la Americana to a day during his family’s first winter after leaving Cuba to live in Toulouse, France. It was cold. He was homesick. Harold found himself flipping through voice memos on his phone, listening to jams and fragments of song ideas he’d documented years before. These happened on gigs, or in the music space of his home, or on the street when he was seized with an idea. The little seedlings of songs ported him back to the rhythmic communication that was part of his everyday life in Cuba.
“It was emotional for me to be in France and listen back to these ideas from the past because the transition for me was not easy,” Harold recalls. “In Cuba, musicians would come to my house several times a week, to play, to party. My daughters grew up going to concerts every week. We were very active with music.”
Those recorded inspirations did more than simply sharpen Harold’s longing for his previous life halfway around the world. They confirmed what he already knew: His next creative moves were going to be different. Very different.
The pianist had released a string of acclaimed Latin jazz projects under his own name and participated in collaborative all-star assemblages like Ninety Miles with Stefon Harris, David Sanchez, and Christian Scott. Still, he felt a strong urge to escape the conventional thinking about song form and structure that’s defined Latin jazz since the 1950s. The ideas on his phone – lyrical melodies, intricate odd-meter vamps – suggested new freedoms, unconventional forms. He wrestled with the challenging shapes of the fragments until they became songs.
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Apr9 Tue
The Jive Aces, The UK's No. 1 Jive & Swing Band
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $28.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: October 17, 2023 8:22 PM to April 9, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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JIVE ACES
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Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video "Bring Me Sunshine", and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of Britain's Got Talent, the Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK's No. 1 Jive & Swing band. The in-demand sextet averages 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for Her Majesty the Queen. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, theatres, dance halls, etc, in 35 countries, including Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, Trafalgar Square for the Olympics and major theatre tours in the USA.Their performance at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival was listed by the Daily Telegraph as one of the festival’s highlights.
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Apr11 Thu
Jazz Pianist Larry Fuller
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $28.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: November 1, 2023 9:57 PM to April 11, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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LARRY FULLER
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Based out of New York City, Yamaha-endorsed LARRY FULLER is one of the premier mainstream jazz pianists living today. Fuller has collaborated with the biggest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Ernestine Anderson, Jeff Hamilton and John Pizzarelli, and others.
Harnessing his unique bandstand experience with the giants, Fuller leads THE LARRY FULLER TRIO, generating hard-swinging, emotive and electrifying live performances. On his live shows:
“For anyone steeped in jazz, it just can’t get much better”
~ Downbeat writer, Mark Sheldon
Fuller has performed at Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, Shanghai Center Theater, Blue Note (NYC, Milan, Tokyo), and many more!
Raised in Toledo, Ohio, Fuller began his musical studies at age 11, immediately showing a talent for jazz. At the extraordinary age of 13, Floyd “Candy” Johnson, a veteran of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, took Fuller under his wing, hiring him for regular paying gigs. In his early years, Fuller became a regular on the Midwest jazz circuit, performing frequently in Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Larry Fuller has performed at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops, Hollywood Bowl, the Kennedy Center, Bern International Jazz Festival, TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Shanghai Center Theater, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Music Theater, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley Seattle, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Blue Note (Milan, Tokyo, and NYC), A-Train (Berlin), Widderbar (Zurich), Tbilisi Event Hall, Porgy & Bess (Vienna), Duc des Lombards (Paris), and so many more.
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Apr13 Sat
Angelica Baylor performs the music of Erykah Badu/Jill Scott
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $50.00
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TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: November 5, 2023 3:54 PM to April 13, 2024 7:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:15 pm.
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ANGELICA BAYLOR
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Singer. Songwriter. Arranger. Vocal Consultant. Multi-talented vocalist Angelica Baylor is no stranger to the stage, studio or the entertainment industry. Also often affectionately called, “Jelly”, this small-town Westmoreland County native still calls Virginia her home. Angelica is the embodiment of soul, faith, and favor. Her career as an international vocalist, has taken her all over the world; from London, England to the country of Uganda in East Africa.
Angelica, trendy, fashion forward, yet bubbly and down to earth, has always been ready to entertain an audience. After nearly a decade of continually singing with Ginuwine, in 2019 Angelica also joined a corporate band based out of Washington D.C. called Rhythm6. Rhythm6 has performed up and down the entire East Coast for A-List events, such as the Kennedy family’s wedding. Most recently, Angelica has been in the studio, creating original music and focusing on her solo brand. Since the start of this renewed musical journey, she has gained the attention of industry moguls such as R&B legend, Tony Terry.
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Apr13 Sat
Angelica Baylor performs the music of Erykah Badu/Jill Scott
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:15 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $50.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $40.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: November 5, 2023 3:56 PM to April 13, 2024 9:45 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
ANGELICA BAYLOR
WEBSITE
Singer. Songwriter. Arranger. Vocal Consultant. Multi-talented vocalist Angelica Baylor is no stranger to the stage, studio or the entertainment industry. Also often affectionately called, “Jelly”, this small-town Westmoreland County native still calls Virginia her home. Angelica is the embodiment of soul, faith, and favor. Her career as an international vocalist, has taken her all over the world; from London, England to the country of Uganda in East Africa.
Angelica, trendy, fashion forward, yet bubbly and down to earth, has always been ready to entertain an audience. After nearly a decade of continually singing with Ginuwine, in 2019 Angelica also joined a corporate band based out of Washington D.C. called Rhythm6. Rhythm6 has performed up and down the entire East Coast for A-List events, such as the Kennedy family’s wedding. Most recently, Angelica has been in the studio, creating original music and focusing on her solo brand. Since the start of this renewed musical journey, she has gained the attention of industry moguls such as R&B legend, Tony Terry.
Get Tickets$40.00 - $50.00