JAZZ EXPAND — YOUR Home for Jazz Discovery, Curation & Culture

Jazz Expand is the new statewide newsletter and event calendar dedicated to growing the jazz community across North Carolina — and soon the Southeast. Built by the team behind Missy Lane’s, Jazz Expand is your weekly guide to where to find Black American Music in your city, who’s performing, and how to stay connected to the culture.

How It Works

Artists, venues, and presenters can submit events through a simple form that captures the essentials: who, what, when, where, ticket link, and one image or clip. Our team curates these submissions into a clean, easy-to-read weekly newsletter that highlights the best jazz across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Charlotte, Fayetteville, and beyond.

Baseline listings are free, ensuring access for the whole community.
For those seeking more visibility, Jazz Expand offers:

• Featured Placement (top-of-newsletter spotlight)

• Sponsored Blocks (mid-newsletter promo section)

• Presented By Takeovers (full newsletter branding for one issue)

Every edition includes a Donate button to support the mission of expanding jazz audiences, plus a Merch Spotlight to showcase limited-edition Missy Lane’s items.

POP-UP DJ EXPERIENCES — Bring the Vibes to Your Venue

Jazz Expand also powers Missy Lane’s DJ-curated pop-ups — soulful sets rooted in jazz, soul, funk, and Black American music. A quick request form collects the basics: who, what, when, where, indoor/outdoor, budget, and contact info.