Middle C Jazz Club

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. 

Experience the classic multi-platinum album played in its entirety in the spirit of The Vince Guaraldi Trio! The Sean Mason Trio and Tyra Scott will perform A Charlie Brown Christmas live along with other jazzy holiday favorites! Join us as we celebrate the holidays and the magic of Christmas with live Jazz interpretations of your favorites including “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmastime is Here”.

SEAN MASON
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Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Sean Mason taught himself by ear how to play the piano at the age of 13. His beginning musical roots included Gospel, Classical, Hip-Hop, and R&B music, but then he discovered jazz and decided to make a career of it. In his short but already groundbreaking career, Sean has played and toured with many jazz professionals, prominently including Branford Marsalis and Wynton Marsalis, but among many others. Sean is based in New York City, and aside from being a sideman member of many successful jazz bands around the city, Sean leads his own band, “The Sean Mason Trio”, which performs and tours across the globe. In addition to his performing career, Sean is also a composer, orchestrator, and music director in the musical theatre space.

 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Experience the classic multi-platinum album played in its entirety in the spirit of The Vince Guaraldi Trio! The Sean Mason Trio and Tyra Scott will perform A Charlie Brown Christmas live along with other jazzy holiday favorites! Join us as we celebrate the holidays and the magic of Christmas with live Jazz interpretations of your favorites including “Linus and Lucy” and “Christmastime is Here”.

SEAN MASON
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Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Sean Mason taught himself by ear how to play the piano at the age of 13. His beginning musical roots included Gospel, Classical, Hip-Hop, and R&B music, but then he discovered jazz and decided to make a career of it. In his short but already groundbreaking career, Sean has played and toured with many jazz professionals, prominently including Branford Marsalis and Wynton Marsalis, but among many others. Sean is based in New York City, and aside from being a sideman member of many successful jazz bands around the city, Sean leads his own band, “The Sean Mason Trio”, which performs and tours across the globe. In addition to his performing career, Sean is also a composer, orchestrator, and music director in the musical theatre space.

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. 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

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. 

TERENCE YOUNG
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Terence Young has earned the reputation of one of the most talented and electrifying Lead Guitarist in the world. He has released 10 cds to date, ranging from Smooth Jazz and R&B, to gospel, Christmas, instrumental rock, and his original guitar compositions.  

Terence has shared the stage with countless renowned recording artists, including, The Temptations, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, BabyFace, Charlie Wilson, Envogue, Morris Day and the Time, Al Jarreau, Roberta Flack, George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, Gerald Albright, Clarence Carter and Joe Sample. In addition to performing with these top talents, Terence has also performed with and was Music Director for the Legendary Ashford and Simpson, Lenny Williams, Aaron Hall and Angie Stone, to name a few. Terence's talent can be heard on the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute CD with R&B Queen, Angie Stone.  

Terence has been called on to perform the National Anthem at the NBA and various college Games, and he was the featured artist at the NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. He has received several prestigious awards, including a Humanitarian Award. 

A native of Elko, SC, Terence Young now resides in Columbia SC where he manages The FINESSE BAND (TheFinesseBand.com), one of the top party bands in the Southeast, while still producing and performing his Jazz Concerts Nationwide. These shows are known as THE TERENCE YOUNG EXPERIENCE... Entertaining and electrifying are just two words Terence's fans use to describe his shows. Be sure to catch The Terence Young Experience the next time he is in your area. You don't want to miss it! 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

TERENCE YOUNG
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Terence Young has earned the reputation of one of the most talented and electrifying Lead Guitarist in the world. He has released 10 cds to date, ranging from Smooth Jazz and R&B, to gospel, Christmas, instrumental rock, and his original guitar compositions.  

Terence has shared the stage with countless renowned recording artists, including, The Temptations, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, BabyFace, Charlie Wilson, Envogue, Morris Day and the Time, Al Jarreau, Roberta Flack, George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, Gerald Albright, Clarence Carter and Joe Sample. In addition to performing with these top talents, Terence has also performed with and was Music Director for the Legendary Ashford and Simpson, Lenny Williams, Aaron Hall and Angie Stone, to name a few. Terence's talent can be heard on the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute CD with R&B Queen, Angie Stone.  

Terence has been called on to perform the National Anthem at the NBA and various college Games, and he was the featured artist at the NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. He has received several prestigious awards, including a Humanitarian Award. 

A native of Elko, SC, Terence Young now resides in Columbia SC where he manages The FINESSE BAND (TheFinesseBand.com), one of the top party bands in the Southeast, while still producing and performing his Jazz Concerts Nationwide. These shows are known as THE TERENCE YOUNG EXPERIENCE... Entertaining and electrifying are just two words Terence's fans use to describe his shows. Be sure to catch The Terence Young Experience the next time he is in your area. You don't want to miss it! 

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. 

Join us for this Wednesday series every month! Middle C will be filled with the sounds of PFunk, Prince, Rick James, James Brown, and other timeless funk legends. Throw on your favorite pair of bell bottoms and follow your nose to the Funk!

HOUSE OF FUNK
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Born in early 2019, House of Funk was conceived by Charlotte guitarist Stefan Kallander as a monthly night for the funk lovers of the Queen City where hips could move to the sounds of funk classics and deep cuts. The band features some of Charlotte’s finest musicians: Courtney Gibson, Jesse Lamar Williams, Zach Wheeler, Braxton Bateman, Simon George, and Stefan Kallander, in addition to monthly sit ins and features of other stunning artists from the deep well of Charlotte Funk. The series began to grow throughout the next year until our favorite runt cousin Covid 19 took center stage. But now House of Funk is back! 

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. 

5TH & YORK
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5th & York have emerged as one of the premier smooth jazz bands to come out of the Southeast. With influences ranging from the Yellow Jackets and Fourplay to the great funk bands of the 70s and 80s, 5th and York look to offer its audience a valuable experience they won’t soon forget.

The band has opened for national recording artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Anthony Hamilton, and Gerald Levert. When asked what makes this band different from other bands, Saxophonist D. Friday replied “We understand what working professionals want to hear because we are ourselves working professionals.” Their love for music has forged a musical experience with a high IQ and tons of energy that can be enjoyed by the smooth jazz listener as well as those who enjoy classic R&B.

With a setlist that covers the music of artists Grover Washington Jr, Kirk Whalum, Anita Baker, and more 5th and York promise to offer every audience member something they will enjoy.

The members of 5th and York are, Mike Baker on Keyboards, Derwin Friday on Saxophone, Dewarren Tate on Bass, Johnny Gilliard on Drums, Derrick Friday on Lead guitar, and Vocalist Tra Sauls-Mason. Individually these musicians have traveled the country to share their talents with music lovers everywhere and now they come together to form the distinctive sound of 5th and York.

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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. 

MINDI ABAIR
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One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop instrumental album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for the best contemporary instrumental album for her solo lP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.  

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The tonight show starry Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, and two #3 spots on the Billboard blues album chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers won 8 independent blues awards including artist of the year, and the best blues song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “pretty good for a girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA critics Award for Best Holiday Album for all I got for charismas is the blues. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the best instrumentalist: Horn. 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

MINDI ABAIR
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One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop instrumental album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for the best contemporary instrumental album for her solo lP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.  

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The tonight show starry Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, and two #3 spots on the Billboard blues album chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers won 8 independent blues awards including artist of the year, and the best blues song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “pretty good for a girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA critics Award for Best Holiday Album for all I got for charismas is the blues. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the best instrumentalist: Horn. 

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 3:30 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Hosted by Mindi Abair + wine expert Eric Guerra, it is a private pre-show event exclusively for VIP guests where you will be entertained and participate through a very special wine + music experience. Eric will walk the group through an informative wine-by-wine “taste like a sommelier” master class, while Mindi then pairs each wine style with a live performance song.

Website: www.wineandjazz.com

*Show tickets not included

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. 

MINDI ABAIR
LISTEN
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One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop instrumental album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for the best contemporary instrumental album for her solo lP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.  

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The tonight show starry Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, and two #3 spots on the Billboard blues album chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers won 8 independent blues awards including artist of the year, and the best blues song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “pretty good for a girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA critics Award for Best Holiday Album for all I got for charismas is the blues. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the best instrumentalist: Horn. 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

MINDI ABAIR
LISTEN
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One of the most recognized and sought-after saxophonists, two-time GRAMMY nominee Mindi Abair has been electrifying audiences with her dynamic live performances and sax prowess since her debut album in 1999. No one since Junior Walker has brought saxophone and vocals in one package to the forefront of modern music. In 2014, Mindi received her first GRAMMY nomination in the Best Pop instrumental album category, followed by a 2015 GRAMMY nomination for the best contemporary instrumental album for her solo lP Wild Heart featuring the late Gregg Allman, Joe Perry, Trombone Shorty, Booker T. Jones, Keb’ Mo’, and Max Weinberg.  

You might know her as the featured saxophonist on American Idol, sitting in with Paul Shaffer on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Roots on The tonight show starry Jimmy Fallon, or as the first solo saxophonist touring with Aerosmith since 1973. She has garnered twelve #1 radio hits in the jazz and blues world, two #1 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, and two #3 spots on the Billboard blues album chart. In 2018, Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers won 8 independent blues awards including artist of the year, and the best blues song fan award for the Independent Music Awards for “pretty good for a girl” featuring Joe Bonamassa. They won the 2019 LA critics Award for Best Holiday Album for all I got for charismas is the blues. And in 2019, 2020, and 2021 she was nominated by the Blues Music Awards as the best instrumentalist: Horn. 

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. 

Ring in 2024 with the most electric New Year’s Eve in the Queen City! Join Middle C and the Voltage Brothers for a high energy celebration plus a complimentary champagne toast.

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 9:30 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Ring in 2024 with the most electric New Year’s Eve in the Queen City! Join Middle C and the Voltage Brothers for a high energy celebration complete with a dance floor and a complimentary champagne toast. We encourage you to stay and watch the ball drop, streamed in from Times Square, then celebrate the very beginning of 2024 with a complimentary midnight breakfast buffet!

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. 

Queens Court
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Lead vocalist: Gia Roxx
Vocalist: Akia Victor
Vocalist: Michaela Mckie 
Male vocalist: Mark Patton
Music Director/ Bass guitar: Delvin "Heavy"  Robinson
Lead guitar : Brandon Fredrick
Drummer: Jr. 
Horn/vocalist: Brandon Vaughn
Keyboardist: Denzel Cohens 

 EVERYONE CAN DANCE NOW!

The Queen's Court is a show band based out of Charlotte, NC with talent unparalleled in providing vigerous entertainment for any occasion. “Everyone has their place In this world, you learn it, accept it, own it, do it.”
 Whether you want to party from start to finish or enjoy cocktail hour and dance the night away. The Queens Court will deliver.

Our panel of 3 dynamic Queen vocalists and 2 dancing horn players, for over 20 years combined, has wield command over legendary songs from the era’s brightest vocal stars like Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Katie Perry and many more.

WE’VE PERFORMED 500+ SONGS FOR CLIENTS. NO ONE COMES CLOSE!

From performing at the MGM Grand in Vegas and the Chicago DNC convention, to opening for Erykah Badu, T-Pain, Jason Derulo, even gospel recording artist John P. Kee are to name of few who we've all had the honor to perform with and for!

As the owner Gia says “Everyone has their place In this world, you learn it, accept it, own it, and party with the Queen's while you're doing it!”
 
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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. 

Join Brandon as he takes you on an enthralling journey chronicling the songs and artists who have shaped his style. Don’t miss this night of smooth R&B and Soul, featuring classics by Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Marvin Gaye and more!

BRANDON STEVENS

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Join Brandon as he takes you on an enthralling journey chronicling the songs and artists who have shaped his style. Don’t miss this night of smooth R&B and Soul, featuring classics by Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Marvin Gaye and more!

BRANDON STEVENS

Small plates and craft cocktails will be served starting at 5:15PM.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

SHELLEY RUFFIN
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Music runs through Shelley Ruffin’s life with all the depth and breadth of the mighty Mississippi coursing past her hometown. A southern girl steeped in delta soul, she’s carried a melody in her heart since her formative years, advancing an almost genetic predisposition to the art form.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Shelley is the granddaughter of a ‘30s-era big band leader, guitar/banjo player and songwriter who regularly opened for Guy Lombardo. The rich musical landscape of Memphis immersed her in a variety of sounds and styles. Shelley’s early years were influenced by musical greats like Al Green, Patsy Cline, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Michael McDonald, Linda Ronstadt, Ann Peebles, and Elvis.

Shelley gravitates toward music with a common thread, a distinct soulful flavor. There’s no doubt she has been influenced by soul, southern gospel, blues, rock, country and jazz. She loves blending styles and adding her own interpretation of the singers that have influenced her love for music.

Shelley has had the privilege of working with many award winning artists, Hall of Fame musicians, and hit song writers, including: The Memphis Horns (played on over 300 #1 hits), Barry Beckett (Muscle Shoals Rhythm SecBon & producer of Etta James), Alex Harvey (writer of “Delta Dawn” & “Ruben James”), Mike Chapman (studio bass player for Garth Brooks & renowned Nashville producer & Country Music Hall of Fame Musician), Audley Freed (lead guitarist of the Black Crowes), Kirk “Jelly Roll” Johnson (renowned blues harmonica player), Judy Rodman (singer, Academy of County Music’s Top New Female Vocalist in 1985, writer of “One Way Ticket” made famous by LeAnn Rimes, vocal instructor to many including Shelley Ruffin), Ricky Ray Rector (guitarist and writer of #1 Country hit “Darlene” & “Stand Up”), Brent Mason (Nashville studio guitarist, Guitar World Magazine “Top Ten Session Guitarist of All Time”, 12 time guitarist of the year by CMA), Gordon Mote (Nashville session pianist and songwriter), Jimmy Mattingly (Grand Master Fiddle Champion / tours with Garth Brooks), Erik Halbig (Nashville guitarist, songwriter, and touring musician), and Jim Brock (Charlotte’s own award winning studio and touring drummer/ percussionist), to name a few.