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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Meadows was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine.
He started playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax. His passion for various types of music led him down an eclectic musical path. He was intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bichet, Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Grover Washington and many others. After studying jazz at Rippowam High School in Stamford, CT with Anthony Truglia, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music. There he majored in arranging and composition. He later went to the SUNY Purchase School for the Arts. During his college years he played in a number of bands including disco, R&B and various jazz ensmbles. I got a lot of sideman jobs in college, and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs, says Meadows, who perfected his craft studying with Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels. “Not long after I finished school, (drummer) Norman Connors recorded one of my songs, “Invitation” and then asked me to join his band. I later produced his Passion album with my colleague Jacques Burvick (Aquarium Dream) . Things just fell into place. Meadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with “For Lovers Only”, but his career really began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He had been a sideman with Connors for three years, with only vague notions of eventually going solo. One day, while waiting for a train, he pulled out his horn and began playing under the huge dome. His sweet sound caught the attention of fellow traveler, producer and TV composer Jay Chattaway, who happened to be passing by on his way to the train. Chattaway was so impressed with Meadows’ sound that he hooked Meadows up with legendary keyboardist Bob James. Meadows and James collaborated on a recording which unfortunately went unreleased. The experience put him on the road to his eventual success. Meadows hooked up with numerous artists and musicians and became a well known sideman in his own right, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela Bofill, Will Downing , Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, among many others. In the late ‘80s, Meadows stretched his boundaries by becoming a member of a New York avant-garde band called the Aboriginal Music Society.
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Meadows was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine.
He started playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax. His passion for various types of music led him down an eclectic musical path. He was intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bichet, Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Grover Washington and many others. After studying jazz at Rippowam High School in Stamford, CT with Anthony Truglia, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music. There he majored in arranging and composition. He later went to the SUNY Purchase School for the Arts. During his college years he played in a number of bands including disco, R&B and various jazz ensmbles. I got a lot of sideman jobs in college, and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs, says Meadows, who perfected his craft studying with Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels. “Not long after I finished school, (drummer) Norman Connors recorded one of my songs, “Invitation” and then asked me to join his band. I later produced his Passion album with my colleague Jacques Burvick (Aquarium Dream) . Things just fell into place. Meadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with “For Lovers Only”, but his career really began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He had been a sideman with Connors for three years, with only vague notions of eventually going solo. One day, while waiting for a train, he pulled out his horn and began playing under the huge dome. His sweet sound caught the attention of fellow traveler, producer and TV composer Jay Chattaway, who happened to be passing by on his way to the train. Chattaway was so impressed with Meadows’ sound that he hooked Meadows up with legendary keyboardist Bob James. Meadows and James collaborated on a recording which unfortunately went unreleased. The experience put him on the road to his eventual success. Meadows hooked up with numerous artists and musicians and became a well known sideman in his own right, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela Bofill, Will Downing , Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, among many others. In the late ‘80s, Meadows stretched his boundaries by becoming a member of a New York avant-garde band called the Aboriginal Music Society. In 1990 Meadows submitted a solo project to Steve Backer at Novus/RCA and was signed to a recording contract, thus marking the beginning of his solo career. Meadows’ first RCA release “For Lover’s Only” was a huge success and was followed by his ground breaking “Keep it Right There” album.
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Meadows was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine.
He started playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax. His passion for various types of music led him down an eclectic musical path. He was intrigued by the styles of jazz musicians, like Stanley Turrentine, Sidney Bichet, Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Grover Washington and many others. After studying jazz at Rippowam High School in Stamford, CT with Anthony Truglia, Meadows attended Berklee College of Music. There he majored in arranging and composition. He later went to the SUNY Purchase School for the Arts. During his college years he played in a number of bands including disco, R&B and various jazz ensmbles. I got a lot of sideman jobs in college, and I have always said I got my real graduate degree playing clubs, says Meadows, who perfected his craft studying with Sonny Fortune, Joe Henderson, Dave Liebman and Eddie Daniels. “Not long after I finished school, (drummer) Norman Connors recorded one of my songs, “Invitation” and then asked me to join his band. I later produced his Passion album with my colleague Jacques Burvick (Aquarium Dream) . Things just fell into place. Meadows first hit the airwaves in 1991 with “For Lovers Only”, but his career really began one day in the late ‘80s at New York’s Grand Central Station. He had been a sideman with Connors for three years, with only vague notions of eventually going solo. One day, while waiting for a train, he pulled out his horn and began playing under the huge dome. His sweet sound caught the attention of fellow traveler, producer and TV composer Jay Chattaway, who happened to be passing by on his way to the train. Chattaway was so impressed with Meadows’ sound that he hooked Meadows up with legendary keyboardist Bob James. Meadows and James collaborated on a recording which unfortunately went unreleased. The experience put him on the road to his eventual success. Meadows hooked up with numerous artists and musicians and became a well known sideman in his own right, recording or performing over the years with Brook Benton, Eartha Kitt, Phyllis Hyman, Jean Carne, The Temptations, Michael Bolton, Angela Bofill, Will Downing , Bob Baldwin, Chuck Loeb, John Lee, among many others. In the late ‘80s, Meadows stretched his boundaries by becoming a member of a New York avant-garde band called the Aboriginal Music Society. In 1990 Meadows submitted a solo project to Steve Backer at Novus/RCA and was signed to a recording contract, thus marking the beginning of his solo career. Meadows’ first RCA release “For Lover’s Only” was a huge success and was followed by his ground breaking “Keep it Right There” album. Meadows is a semi-pro cyclist, graphic artist and designer. Marion received a doctorate from Wilberforce Universty in 2016.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Swing Music For The Modern Era
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
John Dillard
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Profusely creative, highly energetic, sensitive, and yet dynamic: These are a few words that describe the artistry of this extraordinary artist and bassist. From Gospel to RnB, Funk to Jazz, John’s versa-le style has been a key element for many artists, producers, and musical directors worldwide.
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Join Dancing with the Stars for the Pink House contestant, Valerie Goldsmith & her dance partner, David Semken, for an evening of music and silent auction! The Rodney Shelton Band featuring Gena Chambers will be performing the music of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and the RnB Greats, complete with a sneak peek of Valerie and David dancing prior to their DWTS competition this November.
Rodney Shelton Band featuring Gena Chambers
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About Carolina Breast Friends:
The vision of Carolina Breast Friends is to support, encourage, and empower those in our community who are affected by breast cancer. The mission of Carolina Breast Friends is to embrace the breast cancer community in a positive environment. We provide resources and education through fellowship and mentoring during any stage of the journey.
About the Pink House:
The Pink House is a sanctuary for the hopeful transition to treatment and cure. As a one-of-a-kind, "one-stop shop," the Pink House serves breast cancer survivors in numerous ways. Soon after CBF began, so did the vision of creating the Pink House, a unique respite center for breast cancer survivors. The Pink House became a passionate and altruistic cause and today, with the dream a reality, the excitement continues. Inspired by CBF Founder Kristy Adams-Ebel, this vision became the passion of more than 2000 Charlotte breast cancer survivors. At every stage of the journey-- from diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, living with metastasis, remission; or the fear of recurrence -- women who have walked the same path are available to provide support, encouragement, information, and assistance.
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"You will see it. You will touch it. You will experience it." - Justking Jones
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Justking Jones is the new, young face of jazz. This rising star logically fuses a sincere respect for traditional jazz with African Rhythms in a form that reaches all audiences. His style of music is all-encompassing, advocating unity — notwithstanding race, gender or religion. Justking is a multitalented artist who is an educator, plays all saxophones, flute, clarinet and produces/composes/arranges.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justkingjones/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justkingjones
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His first take on his concept #AFFIRMATIONMUSIC, Justking's uplifting EP "Standing in the Vision," will leave you feeling GOOD.
"You will see it. You will touch it. You will experience it." - Justking Jones
Justking Jones
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Justking Jones is the new, young face of jazz. This rising star logically fuses a sincere respect for traditional jazz with African Rhythms in a form that reaches all audiences. His style of music is all-encompassing, advocating unity — notwithstanding race, gender or religion. Justking is a multitalented artist who is an educator, plays all saxophones, flute, clarinet and produces/composes/arranges.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justkingjones/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justkingjones
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
His first take on his concept #AFFIRMATIONMUSIC, Justking's uplifting EP "Standing in the Vision," will leave you feeling GOOD.
"You will see it. You will touch it. You will experience it." - Justking Jones
Justking Jones
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Justking Jones is the new, young face of jazz. This rising star logically fuses a sincere respect for traditional jazz with African Rhythms in a form that reaches all audiences. His style of music is all-encompassing, advocating unity — notwithstanding race, gender or religion. Justking is a multitalented artist who is an educator, plays all saxophones, flute, clarinet and produces/composes/arranges.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justkingjones/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justkingjones
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Charlotte's very own, Sean Mason, with his trio featuring Butler Knowles on bass and Malcolm Charles on drums.
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Charlotte's very own, Sean Mason, with his trio featuring Butler Knowles on bass and Malcolm Charles on drums.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 4:45 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Charlotte's very own, Sean Mason, with his trio featuring Butler Knowles on bass and Malcolm Charles on drums.
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Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Charlotte's very own, Sean Mason, with his trio featuring Butler Knowles on bass and Malcolm Charles on drums.
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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.
Middle C Jazz has indoor club seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
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THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM & MARTINIS WITH THE RODNEY SHELTON GROUP!
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Music Is His Gift. Rodney “Keys” Shelton is the quiet storm in the music industry. Rodney began his career at the tender age of 13. Deriving from humble beginnings as a native of Martinsville Virginia, Rodney started his own band and while performing at schools and local clubs, he landed his first gig opening for artists “Betty Wright and King Floyd”.
While pursuing a degree at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, Rodney continues to develop his gift of music. Unwearingly in his work ethic, the young Rodney Shelton started touring the east coast with the show band “Time Square” and only after a few years of touring, Rodney moved into his calling as a songwriter/producer creating hundreds of songs for signed artist.
In the early 90’s after meeting with the Legendary Music promoter/manager “Howard Rosen”, that Rosen encounter lead to another encounter with the Legendary producer Stewart Levine and Jolie Jones (daughter of Quincy Jones) in king a production deal.
With the legends at work, shopping “the demo” to top record labels, the band “Curio” signed a deal with Motown records. During the recording of their album, the band unique sound, the band performed in the HIT movie “Another 48 hours” featuring Eddie Murphy, doing three songs on the movie soundtrack.
While signed to Motown, Rodney met R&B singer “Keith Washington” and along with Marsha Jenkins wrote the NOW platinum record “Kissing You”, which after 20 years is still rocking the airwaves!
