# Event Details - **Event Name**: Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: An inspiring evening filled with art, live music, and community spirit—celebrating the legends and legacy of the golden age of jazz.About this EventJoin us for an inspiring evening of art, music, and community at the opening celebration of Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America – a stunning visual tribute to the legends of jazz, their legacy, and cultural impact. This exhibition features 33 iconic black-and-white photographs by 15 renowned photographers, dating primarily from the 1920s to the 1980s. Nearly all of the images are gelatin silver prints made from negative film, known for their exceptional depth and clarity—qualities rarely matched by digital photography.Event Schedule:Braxton Bateman, Jazz Musician7:00 pm: Panel discussion featuring Jennifer Brown, Curator, Bank of America, and Mark Anthony Neal, Ph.D., James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African and African American Studies, Duke UniversityTap/click here for parking and directions.This exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in Our Communities® program. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2348c870-b09a-11f0-9ebb-8396a18556c4-rimg-w662-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Image credits:William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Dizzy Gillespie, 52nd St., New York, N.Y., c. 1948, Gelatin silver print, Bank of America Collection.William Gottlieb (American, 1917–2006), Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt (Milton) Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz, Downbeat, New York, N.Y., 1947, Gelatin silver print, Bank of America Collection. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/opening-celebration-of-jazz-greats-at-the-gantt-center/100001837561428699 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, photography, exhibitions, business, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## 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**: Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1319d450d28ec6e697019201a027c55d57a06ceb1eeb3b7f86de8eec59e1bd76-rimg-w1200-h577-dc1c1c1c-gmir.jpg?v=1761283658 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center being held? - **A:** Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center takes place on Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center? - **A:** Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Opening Celebration of "Jazz Greats" at the Gantt Center 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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