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NOTE: The CJS regrets to say that Michael Hawkins has had a death in his family and will have to cancel his concert at The Center on May 8th. This is the 2nd cancellation we have suffered in the last few weeks, after many years without problems. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to see you at a future concert. Refunds are in progress for those who bought tickets.

The CJS is looking for volunteers to help with our live concerts, and to help plan for a future Charlottesville jazz festival.  Duties for concerts involve arriving 30-45 minutes prior to shows to greet folks and help sell tickets, and staying about 30 minutes after for cleanup, etc. Benefits include free admission and the chance to interact with some great musicians. Our jazz festival planning committee meets twice a month, usually on Friday afternoons. We need help with fundraising, artist lineup, and  other areas.  If interested, please email Gary at info@cvillejazz.org


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.

  • Friday May 2: Tina Hashemi Duo, Bottle House, 6-9pm
  • Friday May 2: Tina Hashemi Quartet, Miller’s Downtown, 10pm-1am
  • Sunday May 4: Tina Hashemi Trio, Southwest Mountain Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Sunday May 4: Robert Jospé Trio with with Justin Nelson and Jimmy Trussell, Kardinal Hall, 5-7pm
  • [CANCELED] Thursday May 8: The Charlottesville Jazz Society, WTJU and The Center at Belvedere present Richmond band Michael Hawkins and The Brotherhood see above
  • Sunday May 11: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Michael McNulty/guitar; Gabe Planas/keys; Andre La Velle/bass; Pat Hayes/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6-8pm
  • Saturday May 17: Cville Jazz Congregation, Southwest Mountains Vineyards, 1-4pm
  • Saturday May 17: The Michael Elswick Gathering, Michael/saxes, Bill Edmonds/guitar&vocals, Eric Franzen/keyboard&vocals, David Drubin/drums, Glass House Winery, 5-8pm
  • Saturday May 17: K Mac Trio, Kevin MacConnell/Bass, Toni Meceli/Vibraphone, Doug Hilinger/Percussion, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30pm [tickets]
  • Saturday May 24: Robert Jospé Trio with Justin Nelson and Joseph Nichols, Glass House Winery, 5-8pm
  • Sunday May 25: Robert Jospé Trio with Justin Nelson and Jimmy Trussell, C’ville Arts Festival at IX Art Park, 1-2:30pm
  • Sunday May 25: vocalist Paulien, with Bill Edmonds and Joseph Nichols, Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard, 1-4pm
  • Sunday May 25: Sentimental Journey Big Band with Michael Elswick, Ducard Vineyards, 2-5pm
  • Thursday May 29: Robert Jospé Trio with Justin Nelson and Jimmy Trussell, Stinson Vineyards, 6-9pm
  • Saturday June 7: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Karen Collins, 6-8pm
  • Sunday June 8: Cville Jazz Congregation, Kardinal Hall, 6–8pm
  • Friday June 20: Skull Cap, featuring Janel Lepin/cello, Anthony Pirog/guitar and Mike Kuhl/drums, Belmont Arts Collaborative, 7:30 pm
  • Saturday June 21: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Drex Weaver/drums, Knight’s Gambit Vineyard, 5-8pm
  • Thursday June 26: Cville Jazz Congregation, Stinson Vineyards, 6–9pm
  • Sunday June 29: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Michael McNulty/guitar; Gabe Planas/keys; Andre La Velle/bass; Pat Hayes/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 6–9pm
  • Saturday July 5: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) David Sun/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Adam Reinhard, 6-8pm
  • Sunday July 13: The Hard Modes, Greg Weaver/sax; Brandon Walsh/trumpet; Michael McNulty/guitar; Gabe Planas/keys; Andre La Velle/bass; Pat Hayes/drums, Kardinal Hall, 6–8pm
  • Friday August 1: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, David Drubin/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Vicktoryia, 6-8pm
  • Friday August 22: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, David Drubin/drums, Stable Craft Brewing, 6:30-9:30pm
  • Friday September 5: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, David Drubin/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Esther King, 6-8pm
  • Saturday September 6: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Batesville Market, $5 in advance, $10 at the door [tickets] 7-9:30pm
  • Friday October 3: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Dan Barrale/drums, Crozet Mudhouse – opening night of an exhibit of artwork by Susan Haberly, 6-8pm
  • Saturday November 29: GootGenuG (“goot genook”) Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Jeff Young/winds, Hartwell Gary/bass, Norbert Leitinger/guitar, Ethan Walker/drums, Starr Hill Crozet, 6-9pm

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
info@cvillejazz.org | www.cvillejazz.org