# Event Details - **Event Name**: ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Take a midday 30-minute art break at the Gantt and enjoy our current "Jazz Greats" exhibition!About this EventTake a midday break and immerse yourself in the rhythm, resilience, and brilliance of jazz with this 30-minute ArtBreak Tour of . Featuring iconic black-and-white photos, this exhibition showcases legendary jazz musicians at the peak of their creativity, both on stage and behind the scenes.During this guided tour led by a docent, visitors will explore how jazz developed as a powerful form of Black expression, storytelling, and cultural resistance. Through vivid images of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gillespie, we’ll explore the connections among music, photography, and Black history, highlighting how jazz influenced American culture during periods of significant social change.Perfect for the lunch hour, ArtBreak invites guests to explore the visual language of jazz, the photographers who captured these moments, and the lasting legacy of Black creativity celebrated during Black History Month.Image credit: Courtesy Harvey B. Gantt Center, © Tyrus Ortega Gaines Photography - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/artbreak-jazz-in-focus-the-sound-of-history/100001981808456442 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, exhibitions, art, black-history-month, photography, holiday, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - **lat**: 35.22337329999999 - **long**: -80.84822020000001 - **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/16cd2e31c48e2f418a8a3539632194d8ac3b9fb9b0f241158f678cc7ddd8cf8a-rimg-w799-h532-dcf3bb61-gmir.jpg?v=1769690844 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History being held? - **A:** ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History? - **A:** ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ArtBreak: Jazz in Focus, The Sound of History is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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