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
2
August
8p-11p
Steve Rigazzi, Joe Cartwright and Doug Auwarter
4
August
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright and Steve Rigazzi
11
August
6:30- 9:30
Joe Cartwright and Steve Rigazzi
18
August
6:30- 9:30
Emily Dix Trio
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