Jazz Room Special Edition: Wallace Roney Jr. Quartet

pays tribute to Miles Davis

Apr 17 - 18, 2026

Stage Door Theater at Blumenthal Arts Center

Apr 17 - 18, 2026

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Date
Apr 17 - 18, 2026
Ticket Prices
Starting at $40.39
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Apr 18| Saturday 7:00 PM Get Tickets
Apr 18| Saturday 9:15 PM Get Tickets

Presented By: JazzArts Charlotte

Event Description

Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., son of the late jazz luminaries Wallace Roney and Geri Allen, honors the legacy of Miles Davis in this centennial year celebration. With his dynamic quartet, Roney Jr. explores the timeless music of Miles through a fresh, modern lens, blending reverence for the master with his own fearless improvisational voice. Presented during Jazz Appreciation Month, this special JAZZ ROOM performance pays tribute to one of jazz’s greatest innovators.

Wallace Roney Jr. is an emerging force on today’s jazz scene. Known for his rich tone and fearless improvisation, he has performed with artists including Buster Williams, Lenny White, and Brandee Younger. With deep roots in the trumpet tradition and a modern, adventurous sound, Roney Jr. is carrying forward his family’s legacy while forging a powerful artistic identity of his own.

Growing up surrounded by the sounds of jazz and melodies that filled every corner of his home, Roney Jr. found his passion for the trumpet at an early age. Inspired by legendary players like Kenny Dorham, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and Lee Morgan, he quickly developed an intense love for the craft. At just 10 years old, his dedication to learning harmony and his eagerness to play led his father to gift him his very first trumpet—a moment that would set the stage for his musical journey.

Since then, Wallace Roney Jr. has graced stages alongside jazz luminaries such as Chick Corea, Jimmy Heath, Lenny White, Buster Williams, and the late Ornette Coleman. A proud graduate of the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music, he continues to captivate audiences at venues across the U.S. and around the globe. Today, Roney Jr. is one of the most sought-after trumpeters in the New York jazz scene, known for his dynamic performances and deep understanding of the genre.

Music runs deep in Roney Jr.’s veins. As the son of renowned trumpeter Wallace Roney Sr. and the universally celebrated pianist Geri Allen, his artistry is both a reflection of his family’s rich musical legacy and a testament to his own extraordinary talent.

Directions & Parking

A special preferred parking rate of only $10* is available for our patrons in the Bank of America Center Parking Garage.

Entrances: 150 N. College St. and 290 E. 5th St.

The $10 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Monday-Friday. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $10 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday.

Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive

Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!
Purchase a $10 Blumenthal exit pass at the theater or click here to purchase in advance online. If you would rather purchase by phone, please call 704.372.1000.*

When You Exit

Insert or scan your garage entry ticket. Amount due will display on the screen.
Scan your Blumenthal exit pass sticker.
Gate arm will rise and the screen will display “drive safely.”

*Pre-paid parking is not available day of show.

PURCHASE YOUR PARKING EXIT PASS IN ADVANCE

Bring your pre-purchased parking pass with you to the show and receive an exit pass sticker at parking stations in the lobby before or after the show.

Venue Information Stage Door Theater

The intimate STAGE DOOR THEATER is an entertainment hot spot on Charlotte’s North College Street. With its small and flexible layout, this new theater is the perfect location to get up close with the stars on stage!

The theater is on North College Street between Trade and Fifth Street. It’s part of the Bank of America Corporate Center footprint that also includes the Blumenthal Arts Center and Founders Hall.

Look for the theater’s glass entry doors on North College Street near the Fifth Street end of the block.