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Thank you to everyone who attended our #WorldofJaz

Thank you to everyone who attended our #WorldofJazz performances this past weekend! It was a great weekend to perform live jazz for you, our #chsjazz family, and we can't wait to see you May 21-22, 2021 for #SymphonicSwing 🎹🎷🎺🎸🥁

A big THANK YOU for our 2021 Community Partners who have helped to make #CJOSeason13 possible!
#chsjazzorchestra #CJO

See you tonight at @fireflydistillery for #Worldof

See you tonight at @fireflydistillery for #WorldofJazz
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm

Here are some reminders so that everyone can have a great #chsjazz experience!

Firefly Cocktails 🥃
Food Trucks: @foxesfried 🍗 + @dizzy_lamb 🥙
Live Jazz from members of your #chsjazzorchestra

🎫 still available at charlestonjazz.com or 843.641.0011

#fireflydistillery #jazz #jazzmusic

JAZZ EVENTS WANTED! Submit your events (Online +

JAZZ EVENTS WANTED!

Submit your events (Online + In-Person) to our #jazzaroundtown calendar! Help us fill up the 2021 Jazz Around Town Calendar!

🔗 IN BIO!
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#WorldOfJazz Setlist In this concert, local arran

#WorldOfJazz Setlist

In this concert, local arrangers have either adapted famous jazz tunes to various other traditional styles, or applied jazz concepts to traditional folk tunes from other cultures.

Get your tickets 🎟️ for World of Jazz at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 and at the @chsmusichall on 4/17 at www.charlestonjazz.com

$10 student tickets available for all performances. Call 843.641.0011 for student tickets.
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

The following members of the #chsjazzorchestra wil

The following members of the #chsjazzorchestra will be on the stage for #WorldOfJazz at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 at 6pm and @chsmusichall on 4/17 at 5pm + 8pm.

Travel the world with your #CJO as we explore the international influence of jazz!

Featuring special guest percussionist @ginocharleston
ℹ️ + 🎟️ at www.charlestonjazz.com
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In this concert, local arrangers have either adapt

In this concert, local arrangers have either adapted famous jazz tunes to various other traditional styles, or applied jazz concepts to traditional folk tunes from other cultures.

Get your tickets for World of Jazz at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 and at @chsmusichall on 4/17 at www.charlestonjazz.com

$10 student tickets available for all performances. Call 843.641.0011 for student tickets.
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?! KILIKI

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?!
KILIKIA, Armenian Folk Song, Arranged by @arshaksirunyan

Kilikia, also written as "Cilicia" was an Armenian kingdom which lasted around 200 years from 1198-1375. This song is a folk song where the words express the desire to go back to see the kingdom again, to be able to lie down there and say a last goodbye.

Listen to Arshak's arrangement at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 or the @chsmusichall on 4/17!

Visit www.charlestonjazz.com (🔗 IN BIO) for more info ℹ️ + tickets 🎟️
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

The #virtualperformance of #BigBandLegacy is avail

The #virtualperformance of #BigBandLegacy is available #ondemand TODAY! 📽️

If you attended a live performance of Big Band Legacy or purchased a virtual ticket, check your email for your private viewing link to the performance. See you on the virtual stage!

Purchase a $10 virtual ticket to support #chsjazz and the #chsjazzorchestra here: https://bit.ly/BigBandLegacyVirtual (🔗IN BIO)

This performance was made possible in part by @revfederal and @fireflydistillery

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?! KANGDI

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?!
KANGDING QINGGE (aka Kang Ding Love Song), Chinese Folk Song, Arranged by @d_boodoctor

Demetrius has created a jazz arrangement of this traditional Chinese Folk Song - the first tune he learned on piano!

Listen to Demetrius's arrangement at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 or the @chsmusichall on 4/17!

Visit www.charlestonjazz.com (🔗 IN BIO) for more info ℹ️ + tickets 🎟️
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?! KHEBA

What is on the #setlist for #WorldofJazz?!

KHEBAR - John Zorn, Arranged by @robertlewismusic

John Zorn is a groundbreaking saxophonist and composer. One of his groups, Masada, focuses on music from the Jewish diaspora.

Listen to Robert's arrangement at @fireflydistillery on 4/16 or the @chsmusichall on 4/17!

Visit www.charlestonjazz.com (🔗 IN BIO) for more info ℹ️ + tickets 🎟️
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

No matter how much you donate, your gift will stre

No matter how much you donate, your gift will strengthen our future as we adapt to our new environment to ensure that we can continue to:

- Engage our community through the power of jazz and creative expression

- Nurture the next generation through quality music education for underserved youth through our scholarship fund at the Charleston Jazz Academy

- Present live jazz and support the amazing musicians in our community

- Provide joy and the feeling of connection and inspiration through Charleston Jazz Orchestra performances

- Serve as an integral part of the cultural fabric and quality of life in Charleston

Donate today via 🔗 IN BIO
Thank you for supporting live jazz!
#chsjazz #supportlivejazz

Available #OnDemand THIS SATURDAY! Big Band Legacy

Available #OnDemand THIS SATURDAY! Big Band Legacy: Evolution of the Jazz Orchestra.

$10 Virtual Ticket 🎟️ http://bit.ly/BigBandLegacyVirtual
Beginning Saturday, April 10 watch the performance any time from the best seat in your house!

***If you saw this performance live, you will automatically receive an email with access to the performance on Saturday, April 10, 2021!***
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