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Music of Legends: Bach to the Beatles
Sun., May 19, 4 p.m.
704-374-1564Classical/Jazz/Smooth, General
Carolina Voices’ Festival Singers’ spring concert will celebrate legendary artists and composers who have shaped the world of music from the Baroque to Contemporary periods. Audience members will feel the passion of the great choral masters with music by J.S. Bach, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeila, Craig Hella-Johnson, and Moses Hogan.
Adding to the excitement will be selections from The Beatles. To complete the concert, the Festival Singers will present a newly commissioned piece by Dale Warland called “Voices,” written for choir and cello and based on the text by poet Michael Dennis Browne.
$17, discounts for seniors, groups and youth
Michael Chapdelaine & Trevor Gordon Hall
Sat., May 25, 8 p.m. 704.376.3737Classical/Jazz/Smooth
A jaw-dropping display of finger-style guitar at its best, featuring Guitar Champion Michael Chapldelain, and World’s Premier Kalimbatarist, Trevor Gordon Hall. With world-class exquisite technique and artistry of composition, these two artists impress, inspire and leave their audiences spellbound. A show not to be missed!
$12 ADV / $15 DOOR
The Royal Noise w/ The Morning After
Wed., May 29, 9 p.m. 704-716-.2327Classical/Jazz/Smooth
Founded and led by guitarist Johan Harvey in 2010, Savannah's premier jazz-funk collective has quickly established itself as a high energy, grooving crew. Drawing from vintage and contemporary influences alike, they are forging an ebullient fusion of sinewy funk, gritty jazz, psychedelic rock and live hip-hop elements with a distinctly southern flavor, reminiscent of funk fusion acts like Herbie Hancock, Lost Tribe, Lettuce and Mother Funk Conspiracy.
$5
Queen City Community Orchestra Spring Concert 2013
Thu., May 30, 8 p.m.Classical/Jazz/Smooth
Celebrating our 40-plus years, we are the area's longest-running all-volunteer non-profit community string orchestra - led by conductor Aleo Sica. This concert will feature a Theremin, an electronic musical instrument played by the free movement of the performer’s hands in the space around it. While we are proud to continue the tradition of offering a FREE concert to the public, any donation(s) would be extremely appreciated. We’re also collecting for the food pantry; feel free to bring a non-perishable item and we’ll make sure it helps those in need!
FREE
Soulful Xpressions Presents: A Night Of Spoken Jazz AT The Cotton Club
Fri., May 31, 8 p.m. 803-984-2777Classical/Jazz/Smooth
We are bringing the "Cotton Club", a once famous jazz night club in Harlem, NY to Charlotte, NC. Come out and enjoy a night made famous in the Roaring 20's. On this night, Harlem Nights will become Charlotte Nights.
Hosted by Kelly Sumpter, this evening will feature the smooth jazzy voice of Tiffany Kemp and her live jazz band accompaniment. There will be an Open Mic for attendees to share thier Soulful Xpressions through song, poetry and instrument. There will be FREE hors d'ourves.
TOP THREE best dressed ("Cotton Club" theme)
1st Place $50
2nd Place $30
3rd Place $20
$15 BEFORE MAY 18th/ $20 MAY 18th -MAY 31st
Brian Culbertson
Fri., June 21 and Sat., June 22Classical/Jazz/Smooth
Producers of the 4th Annual Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest have announced Jazz/R&B musician and instrumentalist, Brian Culbertson, will perform during the two-night festival on Friday, June 21. Culbertson joins BWB, a jazz band named after the three members: guitarist Norman Brown, saxophonist Kirk Whalum and trumpeter Rick Braun.
Monday Jazz Jam
Mondays, 8 p.m. 7042714644Classical/Jazz/Smooth, Nightlife
Come join us as we celebrate an evening of music, improvisation and fellowship. It's an awesome opportunity to showcase, unite and bring attention to some of Charlotte's premier young jazz musicians. Join us in supporting a music tradition as we take a trip back to the days of "bee-bop" and experience on-the-spot improv. Come out and enjoy what the evening has to offer!
$7
