Left to right: Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson.

The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art will pay tribute to jazz piano greats Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson next month. Preforming on September 5th at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. in the museum lobby, the Ziad Jazz Quartet, along with pianist Noel Freidline, will play jazz standards like “Poinciana,” “Lullaby of Birdland” and “Night Train.” Tickets for each concert are $8 (museum members) and $14 (non-members).

Jamal, Shearing and Peterson are stand-outs among the best of jazz legends; each developed a signature sound in the 1950s that heavily influenced musicians today. Jamal introduced the concepts of space, silence and dramatics into jazz performance, greatly influencing the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and Matthew Shipp. Shearing, born blind, was a self-taught musician who utilized the unusual instrumentation of vibraphone, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Peterson began his career while still in high school with the Montreal Orchestra. His “Hymn To Freedom” became one of the crusade songs of the Civil Rights Movement.

Seating for the concert is first come, first serve, with doors opening for the 6 p.m. concert at 5:30 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. for the 8:15 p.m. show. Snacks are provided before and during the show, while a cash bar offers beer, wine and select liquor. Don’t miss this amazing chance to enjoy the Queen City’s own great jazz band paying homage to Ahmad Jamal, George Shearing and Oscar Peterson.

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: 420 South Tryon St., Charlotte; www.bechtler.org. Hours: Mon., 10-5 p.m.; Tues., closed; Wed.-Sat., 10-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m.