Strings, Sax, & Soul: An Evening with Karen Briggs, Jazmin Ghent, & Maria Howell
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DateApr 16, 2026
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Ticket PricesStarting at $58.97
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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Groups
Groups of 20+ receive 10% off base ticket price
Event Description
Strings, Sax, and Soul: An Evening with Karen Briggs, Jazmin Ghent and Maria Howell
Experience an unforgettable evening of smooth jazz, soul, and electrifying improvisation with Fusion Violinist Karen Briggs, Smooth Jazz Saxophonist Jazmin Ghent, and the captivating vocals of Maria Howell. Join us for a night where every note inspires and every moment grooves.
Karen Briggs, Fusion Violinist
Charlotte’s own violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs, known for her fiery improvisations and globe-spanning performance. Karen Briggs has performed and/or recorded with everyone from The Royal Philharmonic to Yanni to Stanley Clarke to Diana Ross to Ledisi to Kirk Franklin to Annie Lennox to the Wu Tang Clan! She has performed all over the globe as a featured soloist.
Jazmin Ghent, Smooth Jazz Saxophonist
Jazmin Ghent-Jackson is an award-winning international saxophonist and educator, rapidly becoming a leading voice in contemporary jazz, R&B, and gospel. Jazmin has released five successful albums, building a consistent stream of heavy rotation on major jazz stations, including Sirius XM Watercolors. She has had several singles on the Billboard charts.
Ghent’s dynamic performances have graced prestigious festivals and venues worldwide.
Maria Howell, Jazz Vocalist
Maria Howell is a celebrated singer, actor, and voiceover artist with over 35 years of experience. A song stylist in her own right, Maria has shared the musical stage with such legendary artists as Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Ray Charles and Earl Klugh.
Maria Howell began her career as the choir soloist in the Oscar Nominated The Color Purple, and has since appeared in hit TV shows such as Lifetime's, Army Wives, Marc Cherry's Devious Maids, Eric Kripke and J.J. Abrams' apocalyptic Revolution and Aquarius starring X-Files' David Duchovny, both on NBC.
The Jazz Coalition
The Jazz Coalition is a Charlotte‑based collective of promoters, recording industry professionals, and club owners united by one mission: to curate, produce, and present world‑class entertainment. Driven by a passion for community and creativity, the Jazz Coalition strives to spread goodwill through unforgettable experiences that uplift, inspire, and elevate the human spirit.
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.
Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center is located in Founders Hall and contains 434 seats in its orchestra and gallery levels.
It hosts a variety of dance, choral and other musical ensembles, as well as meetings, seminars and workshops.