Joe Cartwright
Kansas City Jazz Pianist
Welcome to the Website of the Kansas City Kansas Jazz Legend Joe Cartwright.
He is a celebrated pianist whose work reflects the heart of Kansas City jazz.
Track of the Month
-La Luna Negra
Event list
About Joe
Joe Cartwright is a distinguished pianist from Mission, Kansas, and a central figure in the Kansas City jazz community. His career spans decades of performance, collaboration, and artistic leadership. He has appeared across Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia through the USIA and Kennedy Center Jazz Ambassador Touring Program, bringing the sound of Kansas City to audiences around the world.
Upcoming Performances
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4 April
8:00- 11:00
Steve Rigazzi Trio
Doug Auwarter drums and Joe Cartwright piano
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6 April
6:30- 9:30
Emily Dix Trio
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13 April
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright and Steve Rigazzi
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20 April
6:30- 9:30
Emily Dix Trio
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27 April
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright and Steve Rigazzi
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6 May
7:00- 10:30
Joe Cartwright Trio
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13 May
7:00- 10:30
Joe Cartwright Trio
Albums
Media
Explore recordings, performances, and exclusive releases from Joe’s catalog. For more music and live sessions, visit his YouTube channel.