Middle C Jazz Club
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Mar29 Fri
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $90.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $72.00
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
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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$72.00 - $90.00 -
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: $90.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $72.00
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.LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE C ON DEMAND SUBSCRIBERS. $9.99 FOR UNLIMITED MONTHLY STREAMING. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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.”
Get Tickets$72.00 - $90.00 -
Mar30 Sat
Lee Ritenour
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:00 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $90.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $72.00
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.”
Get Tickets$72.00 - $90.00 -
Apr3 Wed
Emanuel Wynter Neo-Soul Night playing Anderson. Paak, Leon Bridges, and more
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $30.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $24.00
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: December 9, 2023 1:08 PM to April 3, 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.
EMANUEL WYNTER
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Click HERE for a special message from Emanuel Wynter.
Hailing from Charlotte, classically trained violinist and songwriter Emanuel Wynter is taking ears and stages by storm with a distinctive sound and a lively, high-spirited stage presence that is infectious to everyone in the room. Taking influence from artists such as Anthony Hamilton, Leon Bridges, and Gary Clark Jr., Emanuel’s sound is a unique, vibrant, and expressive blend of R&B and Rock that manages to be raw in emotion and refined, sonically. He finds a way to sing, not only through rich and soulful vocals, but through his electrifying violin playing that is, at times, quite reminiscent of electric guitar. With dynamic musicianship and sincere lyricism, Emanuel Wynter is sure to keep your toes tapping and your soul singing.In past years, Emanuel played a supporting role as auxiliary violinist in other NC-based groups, such as 9daytrip, Stick & Stones, and many more, but 2018 was the year in which he introduced himself as a songwriter and artist with the release of Cosmos. That ultimately led to his first EP release in early 2020, titled These Past Two Years, that Delaney Clifford from CLTure described as “an album that refuses to be overlooked.” In the year of 2022, Emanuel has been hard at work, writing and recording music that begins the next chapter of his professional career, starting with the release of his first live album, titled From Orbit, in October of 2023.
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Apr4 Thu
Bywater Call: A Night of Blues, Southern Soul and Roots Rock
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: December 9, 2023 12:55 PM to April 4, 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.
BYWATER CALL
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Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, CanadaSince Bywater Call was formed in 2017, they have been Maple Blues and Independent Blues Award nominated and have made waves in the Canadian Festival Circuit. The band has also had the opportunity to extensively tour Europe, including most recently in May and June of 2022, featuring a mainstage appearance at the Netherlands’ premiere blues festival MOULIN BLUES. Performances there have been praised in Dutch and German media, with references to Meghan as one of the best singers in blues and roots today. They will be returning to Europe in Fall 2023.
The band will also see its debut south of the border in the USA fall 2022.
In November 2021, Meghan was a featured performer at the Women’s Blues Review at Toronto’s historic Roy Thompson Hall.
Bywater’s much anticipated sophomore album was released September 2, 2022.
For those who have been following the band, an evolution in sound and concept can be heard with this new chapter. And yet, the core values of raw emotion, strong musicianship and the aim to create an exciting, powerful, and moving experience for listeners remains ever present.
Bywater Call saw the release of their debut album in November, 2019 in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia.
Born out of a love for southern soul, blues and roots music and a passion to create a powerful and moving experience for listeners, Bywater Call is completed by Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on Bass, John Kervin on Keys, Stephen Dyte on Trumpet and Julian Nalli on Tenor Sax.
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Apr5 Fri
Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:30 PM, Show at 6:30 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: January 22, 2024 8:44 PM to April 5, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:30pm.
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.
LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE C ON DEMAND SUBSCRIBERS. $9.99 FOR UNLIMITED MONTHLY STREAMING. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
LANDSLIDE- A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
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Click HERE for a special message from Landslide.
Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will take you on a ride back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made, and the careers of the legends we all love today were born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history, LANDSLIDE recreates the hits from yesteryear, taking fans on an electric journey through FLEETWOOD MAC’s incredible catalog of music, including the hits from their solo-careers. Because of LANDSLIDE’s genuine love and reverence for FLEETWOOD MAC, they spare no effort in captivating fans with an authentic concert experience. LANDSLIDE is truly one of the crown jewels of the National Tribute Band music scene.LANDSLIDE is:Stevie Nicks – Karen Pressley Byrd Christine McVie – Nadia Lena Shutkufski Lindsay Buckingham – Logan Foland John McVie – Mickey Byrd Mick Fleetwood – Jamison Sampson
Get Tickets$36.00 - $45.00 -
Apr5 Fri
Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:15 PM, Show at 8:45 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: January 22, 2024 8:51 PM to April 5, 2024 10:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 8:15pm.
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.
LANDSLIDE- A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC
WEBSITE
WATCH
Click HERE for a special message from Landslide.
Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will take you on a ride back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made, and the careers of the legends we all love today were born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history, LANDSLIDE recreates the hits from yesteryear, taking fans on an electric journey through FLEETWOOD MAC’s incredible catalog of music, including the hits from their solo-careers. Because of LANDSLIDE’s genuine love and reverence for FLEETWOOD MAC, they spare no effort in captivating fans with an authentic concert experience. LANDSLIDE is truly one of the crown jewels of the National Tribute Band music scene.LANDSLIDE is:Stevie Nicks – Karen Pressley Byrd Christine McVie – Nadia Lena Shutkufski Lindsay Buckingham – Logan Foland John McVie – Mickey Byrd Mick Fleetwood – Jamison Sampson
Get Tickets$32.00 - $40.00 -
Apr6 Sat
Walter Beasley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:15 PM, Show at 6:15 PMMore Information
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.LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE C ON DEMAND SUBSCRIBERS. $9.99 FOR UNLIMITED MONTHLY STREAMING. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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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Apr6 Sat
Walter Beasley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:15 PM, Show at 8:45 PMMore Information
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.
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
Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana
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.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.
HAROLD LOPEZ-NUSSA
featuring Gregoire Maret
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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.
Get Tickets$32.00 - $40.00 -
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.
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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Apr10 Wed
"Future Of Jazz Series" presents Trombonist Mariel Bildsten Quartet - Celebrating Jazz History Month
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: March 6, 2024 4:52 PM to April 10, 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.
OCIE DAVIS
Mariel Bildsten. trombone extrordinaire leads a power house quartet with some of the finest musicians in the Carolinas. Come celebrate jazz history month with us and join her in kicking off this brand new exciting jazz series; presenting the future stars of this unique American artform direct from New York City_"the jazz mecca".
Presenters: Middle C Jazz and Future Of JazzCoalition (FOJC) 501c3
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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.
For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.LARRY FULLER
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Click HERE for a special message from Larry Fuller.
Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist known to "swing like a beast!”. He is a Yamaha-endorsed Artist.
Early in his career, Fuller collaborated with the giants of jazz: he was the last pianist in bass legend Ray Brown’s Trio, pianist and musical director for vocalist Ernestine Anderson, and pianist with drummer Jeff Hamilton’s Trio. He also performed and recorded with the John Pizzarelli Quartet.
Harnessing these extraordinary bandstand experiences, Larry Fuller now leads The Larry Fuller Trio. He presents a musical program rarely experienced live today, consistently praised for his emotive, swinging style, monster technique, and program versatility. From bop, to stride, to swing, to blues, Fuller's live performance at Middle C Jazz is not to be missed! In the words of Downbeat writer, Mark Sheldon: “For anyone steeped in jazz, it just can’t get much better”.
Fuller has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Symphony Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Kennedy Center, Bern International Jazz Festival, Shanghai Center Theater, Blue Note (Milan, Tokyo, NYC), Auditorio Ibirapuera with Symphony Orchestra Brazil, and many more.
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Apr12 Fri
A Night With 10-time #1 Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Adam Hawley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 6:00 PM, Show at 7:00 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: January 6, 2024 9:32 PM to April 12, 2024 8:00 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Small plates and craft cocktails served starting at 6:00PM.
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.LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE C ON DEMAND SUBSCRIBERS. $9.99 FOR UNLIMITED MONTHLY STREAMING. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Adam Hawley
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Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with “Escape” which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year “To The Top.” Now totaling 10 # 1’s, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album “Risin’ Up” which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard & Kat Hawley anchored by the thrilling first single “Risin’ Up” In addition touring as a leader, he has also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Gerald Albright, and recently appeared on American Idol in the house band to name a few. He also is an educator holding a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
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Apr12 Fri
A Night With 10-time #1 Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Adam Hawley
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 8:45 PM, Show at 9:15 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: January 6, 2024 9:34 PM to April 12, 2024 10:15 PM
PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
Small plates and craft cocktails served starting at 8:45PM.
Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
Adam Hawley
WATCH
LISTEN
WEBSITE
Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. He followed that up with “Escape” which included the 2020 Billboard Song Of The Year “To The Top.” Now totaling 10 # 1’s, Adam sets out with this exciting fourth album “Risin’ Up” which features Steve Cole, Vincent Ingala, Julian Vaughn, Riley Richard & Kat Hawley anchored by the thrilling first single “Risin’ Up” In addition touring as a leader, he has also played for Jennifer Lopez, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, The Manhattan Transfer, Gerald Albright, and recently appeared on American Idol in the house band to name a few. He also is an educator holding a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Get Tickets$32.00 - $40.00 -
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
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $40.00
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.
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.LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE FOR MIDDLE C ON DEMAND SUBSCRIBERS. $9.99 FOR UNLIMITED MONTHLY STREAMING. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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 -
Apr14 Sun
Gospel Sunday at Middle C Jazz Presents: A Musical Tribute to John P. Kee
Charlotte, NCUnited StatesDoors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:00 PMMore InformationTICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
GENERAL ADMISSION: $28.00
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $22.40
TICKET SALE DATES
GENERAL ADMISSION / BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS Public Onsale: February 20, 2024 10:02 PM to April 14, 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.Fuel your body and move your soul! With classic gospel playlists and live gospel performances featuring special guests. Be prepared to feast on inspirational music that will surely move your body and fuel your soul.
El Lambert
ARTrepreneur, El Lambert is a professional performer, accomplished musician, event curator, and creative consultant from Martinsburg, West Virginia. Raised as the son of a Pastor, El (whose real name is Ellis) began studying music and performance at the age of 5 and by the time he was 14, he was the Music Director of the entire church. Also at the age of 14, El started his first company! He would contract himself locally as a Singer, Pianist, Producer, and Songwriter for local artists and churches. It was also in high school where he was selected for All-State Chorus and won multiple awards as a performer for various Show Choir Competitions.In 2017, El relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina with a mission to “Build a sustainable ecosystem for Creative Entrepreneurs to live, grow, and expand their businesses and careers.” In just 2 years, El’s businesses have grown tremendously and he’s performed in almost 500 shows in this region for tens of thousands of people! He spends much of his time consulting, training, and teaching creatives and business owners how to maximize their opportunities both on and offline. El is passionate about entrepreneurship and creatively generating revenue and in April 2020, he became the founder of “Communities In Concert,” a partnership with the city of Charlotte, Music Everywhere, and AvidXchange to combat the financial strain on local musicians, bands, and performers! He believes that if we help each other we can all #ELevate and Achieve together!
Get Tickets$22.40 - $28.00 -
Apr17 Wed
Still Crazy: A Tribute to Paul Simon
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: February 11, 2024 9:02 PM to April 17, 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.
Paul Simon: Sixteen Grammy awards, including three for album of the year, and the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. Twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His music is universally known and loved.
STILL CRAZY
Still Crazy is a band of accomplished North Carolina musicians performing some of the greatest work from the iconic and influential singer songwriter, from his hits with Simon and Garfunkel to the songs from his masterful solo albums. Join us as we celebrate the music of Paul Simon.
Morgan Davis - drums, percussion
Morgan has a well-deserved reputation as a serve-the-song musician who has performed with national and international recording acts, with such artists as Ben Folds, CJ Chenier, David Ball, and Dave Adams, Countdown Quartet, including US and European tours. His drumming has elevated the recordings of countless artists and been heard on major motion picture soundtracks.
Bobby Patterson - bass, vocals
Bobby Patterson is a superb bassist and vocalist who’s toured the world as leader of Columbia recording artists Dag, and played and recorded with many artists including Glass Moon, My Three Sons, Go There. He has been profiled in Bass Player Magazine.
Tim Smith - woodwinds, vocals
Tim is a masterful multi-instrumentalist who’s lent his musical gifts to countless performances and recordings Hobex, Orchestra GarDel, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and many more.
Sam Frazier - guitar, vocals
An acclaimed singer/songwriter, Sam has released two solo albums, performed and recorded with Martha Bassett, Bruce Piephoff, Mary Lyon, and shared the stage with such luminaries Joan Armatrading, The Funky Meters, The Del McCrory Band, The Neville Brothers.
Mark Simonsen - keyboards
Mark is a highly respected multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer known for his performing and recording work with The Old Ceremony, Tom Maxwell and the Minor Drag, The Dead Tongues and many others.
Roger Gupton - guitar, vocals
Roger is a songwriting guitarist, bassist and vocalist who’s toured and/or recorded with Hotel Lights, Jeanne Jolly, The Backsliders and Caitlin Cary, among others. He’s toured the United States multiple times, performed on the Conan O’Brien show, and has co-written and performed on music featured in television and major motion pictures.
Get Tickets$28.00 - $35.00