
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
— Bluesville

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
30
April
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright Trio w Steve Rigazzi and Andrew Wray
5
May
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
8p-11p
Steve Rigazzi Trio w Joe Cartwright and Doug Auwarter
3
May
12
May
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
19
May
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
8p-11p
Steve Rigazzi Trio w Joe Cartwright and Doug Auwarter
24
May
26
May
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright Trio w James Albright and Andrew Wray
7:00-8:30
Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra
28
May
7:00-9:30
w Lonnie McFadden
Reservations Required (816) 326-7897
30
May
8:30 & 10:00
$10 Cover
Joe Cartwright Latin Jazz Quartet
31
May
Music
