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Upcoming events: (can also be viewed at the CJS website)

Please check our Facebook page for updates and more events!

Note: Consider calling ahead before traveling as events can sometimes be canceled or postponed last-minute.

  • Thursday May 16: Charles Owens Trio with Charles Owens/sax, Andrew Randazzo/hybrid guitar, DJ Harrison/drums, The Vault, 6-8 pm, [tickets]
  • Friday May 17: Sentimental Journey Big Band, Bunker Bistro on the patio, 6-8:30 pm, $10 cover, 434-591-0106
  • Friday May 17: Charles Owens Trio, Miller’s Downtown, 10 pm, 434-971-8511
  • Saturday May 18: The Michael Elswick Gathering with Michael Elswick/sax, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Eric Franzen/keys, David Drubin/drums, Glass House Winery, 5-8 pm, 434-975-0094
  • Saturday May 18: Chris Whiteman Quartet with Chris Whiteman/guitar, Randall Pharr/bass, Ayinde Williams/piano, Emre Kartari/drums, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Saturday May 18: Bob Taylor and the Quintessential Quartet followed by The Jim Howe Quartet with Jim Howe/drums, Royce Campbell/guitar, Pete Spaar/bass, Justin Nelson/keys, Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books, 8 pm, 434-263-6660
  • Saturday May 18: The Hard Modes, Miller’s Downtown, 10 pm, 434-971-8511
  • Sunday May 19: The Trio with Danny Barrale/drums, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Eric Franzen/keys, Chisholm Winery, 1-4 pm, 434-971-8796
  • Sunday May 19: Jazz Vespers with Calvin Brown/keys, Samantha Reed/vocals, Dr. JoVia Armstrong/percussion, University Baptist Church, 7 pm
  • Thursday May 23: Lucy Lawrence Kilpatrick & Stephanie Nakasian, Callie Opie’s Orchard Restaurant@Lake Anna, 6:30-8:30 pm
  • Thursday May 23: Baby Jo’s Boogie Band, Rapture, 8:30 pm, 434-293-9526
  • Friday May 24: Kofi Shepsu Trio, Miller’s Downtown, 10 pm, 434-971-8511
  • Saturday May 25: Lew Taylor Jazz Trio with Lew Taylor/vocals & keys, Bob Bowen/bass, Larry Scott/drums, Second Stage, 6-8 pm, $12 cash or checks only, or advance tickets
  • Sunday May 26: Charlottesville Arts Festival 2024 including The Robert Jospé Trio with Robert Jospé/drums, Paul Langosch/bass, Justin Nelson/keys, Ix Art Park, 12:30-2:30 pm, $7 day passes [tickets]
  • Sunday May 26: Vocalist Paulien with Michael Elswick/sax, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Bob Bowen/bass, Stinson Vineyard, 1-4 pm, 434-823-7300
  • Sunday May 26: Zuzu’s Hot 5, Albemarle Ciderworks, 2:30 pm, 434-297-2326
  • Sunday May 26: The Hard Modes, Kardinal Hall, 5-7 pm, 434-295-4255
  • Sunday May 26: Sweet Potatoes, CJS Jazz Spotlight, Miller’s Downtown. The Sweet Potatoes is a Richmond based group performing various styles of jazz. 6-9 pm, free, 434-971-8511
  • Friday May 31: Robert Jospé Quartet, Pollak Vineyards, 5:30 pm, 540-456-8844

SAVE THE DATE!

  • Sunday July 21, Saxophonist Lynn Riley and The World Mix. Venue and time TBD

The Charlottesville Jazz Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Charlottesville Jazz Society, Inc.
1004 Grove St| Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 434.249.6191
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