Kansas City
Jazz
Pianist

Joe Cartwright is a distinguished pianist from Mission, Kansas, and a cornerstone of the local jazz scene. His expertise and passion shine through in every performance. Joe brings a unique blend of talent and charisma to the stage. Through his record label, Lafayette Music, he brings Kansas City Jazz to a global audience.

Track of the Month

— Delilah

Event list

A few notes about
Joe Cartwright

A Jazz Maestro

Joe Cartwright’s impressive career includes collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Eddie Harris, Christian McBride, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Randy Brecker, Sheila Jordan, Joe Sample, Kevin Mahogany, and Mel Torme. Notably, he has performed for audiences across Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia as part of the USIA/Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador Touring Program. For eight years, Joe was music director for the critically acclaimed NPR radio show 12th Street Jump. His quartet represented Kansas City at El Festival International De Jazz in Asunción, Paraguay.

Upcoming Shows

27
June

7p-9p

Stan Kessler and Joe Cartwright


8:30 & 10:00

$10 Cover

Joe Cartwright Trio w Special Guest Vanessa Thomas

5
July


7
July

6:30- 9:30

Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet


21
July

6:30- 9:30

Emily Dix Trio


28
July

6:30- 9:30

Joe Cartwright/Steve Rigazzi Duo


Music

Can’t catch seeing one of Joe’s incredible shows in person?

Get more of Joe's music and preformance’s on his YouTube channel.