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
— Everything Must Change
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.
Event list
Upcoming Shows
4
Nov
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
11
Nov
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
15
Nov
Two shows 8:30 & 10
Joe Cartwright Trio
$10/show
18
Nov
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
24
Nov
25
Nov
6:30- 9:30
Eddie V’s with Emily Dix Quartet
29
Nov
6:00-10:00
Joe Cartwright Trio
30
Nov
8:30-10:30
w/ Stan Kessler trumpet and Sebastian Arias bass
1
Dec
4:00pm-5:30pm
$5 discount if tickets are purchased before November 15
Joe Cartwright and the Kansas City Jazz All-Stars
Jim Mair, Jurgen Welge, Rod Fleeman, James Albright,
Vanessa Thomas, Millie Edwards, Havilah Bruders
Music