Mid-century art meets mid-century music on the first Friday of each month at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Concerts are performed by the Ziad Jazz Quartet.
The museum now offers two full concerts at each Jazz at the Bechtler event. 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 by the Ziad Jazz Quartet without an intermission.
2013-2014 Season
August 2 - Latin Jazz
September 6 - Guest Vibraphonist Jon Metzger
October 4 - 1968 -- The Year in Jazz
November 1 - Tribute to Dexter Gordon
December 6 - Holiday Jazz
January 3 - Post-holiday Blues
February 7 - Jazz for Lovers
March 7 - Tribute to Stan Getz
April 4 - Gypsy Jazz
May 2 - Guest Trombonist Rick Simerly Buy Tickets
June 6 - Tribute to Charles Mingus 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.
Food and Drink
Appetizers from e2 emeril’s eatery are sold before and during the concert. The cash bar offers, beer, wine and select liquor.
Starting April 2014, Jazz at the Bechtler attendees who visit e2 emeril's eatery for dinner before or after each concert are eligible for the restaurant's "3 for $35" three course prix fixe menu. Ask server for details.
Tickets
Tickets to each concert are sold separately. Tickets are free for museum members and $12 for non-members. Purchase and reserve tickets online buy using the links next to each concert listing above. Tickets may also be purchased by phone 704.353.9200 or at the admission desk.
Parking
Museum visitors receive discounted parking in the Levine Center for the Arts garage. Bring ticket in for validation.
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Media Coverage
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: Bechtler Jazz Keeps Growing
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
CVNC concert review
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation arts blog: A Sublime Moment of Quintessential Cool
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MUSEUM HOURS
- Monday10am - 5pm
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10am - 5pm
- Thursday10am - 5pm
- Friday10am - 5pm
- Saturday10am - 5pm
- Sunday12pm - 5pm