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The Norms will perform for the Charlottesville Jazz Society’s Local Jazz Spotlight at Miller’s Downtown, Sunday January 26 6-9pm.

Thanks to help from our membership, CJS has accomplished a lot this year! See our 2024 End-of-Year Report.

Happy New Year, from CJS!

HOTEL HEROES PROGRAM

Thanks to The English Inn of Charlottesville for offering quality discounted rooms for our touring musicians, but  we still need your help! Each Donation of $150 or more will cover the cost of one room. Mail your check to The CJS at 1004 Grove Street, or donate on our website, and please note it’s for Hotel Heroes.


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.

  • Wednesday January 1: Jazz with Rosensky Trio OPEN! Miller’s Downtown, 8:30 pm, 434-971-8511
  • Thursday January 2: All level musicians welcome to the Jazz Jam with the Jefferson Jazz Jammers, The Center at Belvedere, 6-8 pm, 757-784-5530
  • Friday January 3: GootGenug with Jeff Young/sax, Hartwell Gary/bass, Pablo DeLaLoza/keys, Ethan Walker/drums, Crozet Mudhouse ‘Art n Jazz’, 6-8 pm, 434-823-2240
  • Sunday January 5:  Tina Hashemi Trio, Southwest Mountain Vineyards, 1-4 pm, 434-212-3244
  • Friday January 10: Dale Ave Band ‘hot club-style jazz’, WTJU Offbeat Roadhouse, 8-9 pm, 434-924-0885
  • Saturday January 11: The Michael Elswick Gathering with Michael Elswick/sax, Bill Edmonds/guitar, Eric Franzen/keys, Drex Weaver/drums, Glass House Winery, 2-5 pm, 434-975-0094
  • Saturday January 18: The Trio with Bill Edmonds/guitar, Eric Franzen/keys, Danny Barrale/drums, Possum’s Store, 6:30-8:30 pm [tickets soon]
  • Sunday January 19: Vanishing Point improvised music and art with John D’earth/trumpet, Will Evans/trumpet, M Montserrat Oliva/bass clarinet, M Brett Jones/elec guitar, Jono Stewart/elec bass, Daniel Richarson/drums, Visible Records, Doors@6 pm, $15
  • Sunday January 26: Charlottesville Jazz Society presents The Norms with Ryan Pruett/sax, Caleb Dance/sax & flute, Dan Hall/guitar & keys, Ben Leonard/bass, Mark Piper/drums, Miller’s Downtown, 6-9 pm, 434-249-6191

SAVE THE DATE!

  • Sunday February 2: The Mingus Awareness Project: A benefit concert for ALS research, the disease that bassist and composer Charles Mingus died from. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a rapidly progressive disease that causes muscle weakness, difficulty speaking and swallowing and, generally, complete paralysis. Mingus Awareness Project concerts have been presented in Richmond, Chicago and Charlottesville since 2007, organized by drummer Brian jones. Bands performing will include The Adam Larrabee Trio and The John D’earth Quintet, 4 to 6 pm at The Front Porch. [tickets]
    Charles Mingus
  • Friday March 21: The Max Johnson Trio returns with a new lineup, including Max on bass, along with up and coming players female musicians Neta Raanan (sax) and Eliza Salem (drums). Venue TBD
  • Wednesday April 2, World renowned violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman, with an all-star band including the great pianist Carmen Staaf, who played here before with Allison Miller. Venue TBD,  Celebrating Gary’s impending 70th birthday.
  • Thursday April 24, The return of popular guitarist Charlie Ballantine, with his New York trio. venue 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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