Jazz at the Bechtler

Mid-century art meets mid-century music on the first Friday of each month at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Jazz concerts are performed by the Ziad Jazz Quartet.

The quartet features Ziad Rabie, artistic director and saxophone; Noel Freidline, keyboards; Ron Brendle, bass; and Rick Dior (or Al Sergel), drums. Concerts may also feature guest musicians and vocalists.

Concertgoers may choose from one of two shows: 6 to 7:30 p.m. or 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. Each concert is performed without an intermission.

Read more about Ziad Rabie here. Learn more about Jazz at the Bechtler in this video:

2016-2017 Season

July 1 and 2 - Maria Howell (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

August 5 - More and More Monk  (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

September 2 - Tribute to Frank Rosolino ft. Trombonist Rick Simerly 

October 7 - Sinatra at the Bechtler ft. Joe Gransden (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

November 4 - New Sound Series: The Harmonica in Jazz ft. Frédéric Yonnet (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

December 2: Holiday Jazz VI: Jingle Bell Jazz (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

January 6: Post-Holiday Blues VI: Many Shades of Blue  (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

February 3 - Jazz for Lovers ft. Toni Tupponce  (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT)

March 3 - New Sound Series: The Flute in Jazz ft. Phil Thompson 

April 7 - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers: Birdland Recording Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 

May 5 - Authentic Gypsy Jazz 

June 2 - Trane 1964: Crescent and a Love Supreme  Buy Tickets

Performance

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. show and at 7:45 for the 8:15 show. Seating is first come, first served. Standing room only is available after all seats are claimed. Each concert is performed without an intermission in the museum lobby. 

Drink

A cash-only bar is open before and during the concert.  

Tickets

Tickets are $14 for the public and $8 for museum members. Purchase tickets online by using the links next to each concert listing above. Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 704.353.9200 or at the admission desk. In the event the concert is nearly sold out, a limited number of additional tickets are available by calling the admission desk only. No walk up sales on the night of the show.

Parking

Museum visitors receive discounted parking in the Levine Center for the Arts garage. Ask for discount ticket at the front desk.

Select Media Coverage

Charlotte Viewpoint: Maria Howell Sings Classics Her Way at the Bechtler

Charlotte Observer: Bechtler Celebrates Five Years with All-star Jazz Concert at Neighboring Knight

Qcitymetro: Ziad Rabie Talks About Jazz at the Bechtler and the Music He Loves

WTVI PBS Charlotte: Jazz at the Bechtler (video)

Creative Loafing: Best Jazz Club

Go Carolinas.com: Jazz Takes Center Stage at the Bechtler Every First Friday

Creative Loafing: Jazz at the Bechtler Will Blow Your Top

Qcitymetro.com: Even More Jazz at the Bechtler

Charlotte Observer: Q & A with Ziad Rabie

Charlotte Magazine selects the Bechtler as "Best Jazz Club" in its 2012 Best of the Best issue.

CVNC concert review of July 6, 2012 concert

WBTV News 3 goes On the Road with Jazz at the Bechtler (video)

CVNC concert review

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation arts blog: A Sublime Moment of Quintessential Cool