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The Hotel Alexander was located on the coner of McDowell and Ninth Street. Visiting black celebrities stayed there and it served as a center for the social life of the community. The Hotel Alexander provided a key outlet for black musicians to…

Rare footage of the inside of the legendary Hi Fi Supper Club. This early 1950's photograph features a local band lead by Raymond "Flat Tire" Mason.

Following the national trend, Charlotte held its first Music Festival on June 13th -14th 1890. At a time when there was no way to record music, such festivals played a significant role in increasing the exposure of the American public to a wide…

Pamphlet from the 1992 Jazz Charlotte Festival. Jazz Charlotte exhibited from 1985 through 1994. The roster for the 1992 Jazz Charlotte Festival displays many jazz, blues, and gospel acts of local, regional, and international fame.

Article from the Charlotte Observer in 1990 announcing Miles Davis, the Count Basie Orchestra, and Ahmad Jamal would all be featured in the 1990 Jazz Charlotte Festival.

Describing the tools by which Jazz Charlotte sought to make Jazz accessible to the new generation of music listeners. Led by inspirational jazz, gospel, country, and blues artists; Jazz Charlotte offered many options to entertain and inform children.…

Information about Jonathan's Jazz Cellar's upcoming performances. 1988 flyer shows some great jazz artists including Bill Evans of Blue Note fame.

Informational poster meant to inform and excite prospective attendees of Jazz Charlotte 1990

During the First World War community musical activities in Charlotte were heavily influenced by the army training camp on Charlotte’s west side known as Camp Greene. Many of Charlotte’s church choirs performed for the entertainment of the troops and…

A picture taken of the Excelsior Club before the 1944.