Artist Type: Music

Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon’s meteoric rise as an artist has been the product of hard work, and his extensive and eclectic discography proves it. Going from a local Charlotte artist to a country-touring tour-de-force, the now Brooklyn-based rapper is set to conquer the world with his razor-sharp rhymes and immaculate ear for production.

Ray Singleton is an entrepreneur, singer, songwriter, musician, and public speaker from Charleston, SC. He has been singing and performing all his life, with appearances on America’s Got Talent, ESPN, Black Love, and more. Through his music and speaking engagements, he continues to promote positivity, fun, and love. Seeing Ray Singleton live is an unforgettable…

The UNC Charlotte Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of Dr. Will Campbell, has enjoyed significant growth in recent years. UNC Charlotte offers courses in Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz History, Jazz Pedagogy, and Jazz Ensemble Techniques. The Jazz Ensemble has performed a wide variety of music, including pieces by influential artists such…

Christopher Allison is a versatile trumpet player, composer, music director, arranger, and educator whose deep jazz influences have opened doors to remarkable opportunities. He has had the privilege of performing with Grammy Award-winning artists and continues to make an impact in the music industry. Born in Durham, NC, Christopher’s love for music was nurtured from…

H. WADE JOHNSON, EDUCATOR, PERFORMER, MUSIC ARRANGER, AND CLINICIAN is a native of McClellanville, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees in Instrumental Music Education and Secondary Counseling at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and a Master’s Degree in Jazz Education from Vander Cook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois.…

Isaiah is a Charlotte, NC based Gospel artist who hails from upstate New York. He’s an accomplished singer, songwriter and instrumentalist who desires to display the love of God through his music. What started as a passion from birth, grew into a lifelong career as he studied music in college, has served in music ministry…

4 God We Live was founded in 2008 under the leadership of Alex “AJ” Sanders. The first official rehearsal began June 2008 with AJ and Ariel Barnes, at his parent’s home. Over the course of the summer, the group grew to 21 members. 4 God We live, also known as “4GWL” executed their first concert…

Jeremy Turgeon is a trumpeter and vocalist from Springfield, Massachussetts. Currently based in Charlotte, NC, his style behing the mic has captures audiences fromnear and fair. Gathering inspiration from greats like Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, and Roy Hargrove, there is an undeniable vibe to his artistry. Currently, Jeremy has three projects released as a solo…

Satyr Black is a Grammy-nominated producer, classically trained vocalist, and genre-defying artist whose sound lives at the intersection of alternative R&B, jazz, and experimental soul. With a foundation in jazz studies from NCCU and classical technique anchoring her vocal finesse, she blurs the lines between tradition and innovation. Satyr Black’s performances are immersive and unpredictable…

Blackhawk is a project co-led by Elijah Freeman (sax) and Ariel Mejia (trumpet). Their goal is to bring authentic Hard Bop to the Charlotte area and beyond. Mejia & Freeman have worked closely together, performing and curating arrangements of their own originals as well as bringing to light some of the lesser-known standards and compositions…