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2021 Virtual performance series

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2021 CJO Season 13

Broadway, Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie, and more. Check out the lineup and get tickets.

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May 21

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE AT FIREFLY: Symphonic Swing (outdoor event)

$25 – $30

May 22

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Symphonic Swing – Jazz Meets the Classics (CMH)

May 22

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Symphonic Swing – Jazz Meets the Classics (CMH)

Art of Jazz: Peter Kfoury Trio

Jun 23

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

ART OF JAZZ: Peter Kfoury Trio

$30 – $40

Art of Jazz: Matthew White and the Super Villain Jazz Band

Jul 21

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

ART OF JAZZ: Matt White and the Super Villain Jazz Band

$30 – $40

Geoffrey Dean Trio

Aug 25

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

ART OF JAZZ: Geoffrey Dean Trio

$30 – $40

Live at Firefly Jazz on Broadway

Sep 17

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LIVE AT FIREFLY: Jazz on Broadway (outdoor event)

$25 – $30

Jazz on Broadway starring Manny Houston

Sep 18

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Jazz on Broadway – Manny Houston (CMH)

$10 – $62

Jazz on Broadway starring Manny Houston

Sep 18

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Jazz on Broadway – Manny Houston (CMH)

$10 – $62

Oct 23

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Groovin’ High – A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis (CMH)

Oct 23

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Groovin’ High – A Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie featuring Jon Faddis (CMH)

Dec 4

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Holiday Swing – A Charleston Jazz Tradition (CMH)

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Presenting Partners

Click here for a full list of our community partners.

Holland Charitable Fund

Donaldson Charitable Trust & Hilton C Smith Jr

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What is on the #setlist for #SymphonicSwing?! Moo

What is on the #setlist for #SymphonicSwing?!
Moonlight Sonata (1st Movement), Ludwig van Beethoven, Arranged by Kevin Patton

With “Moonlight Sonata,” I wanted to maintain that ominous beauty. Every time I hear this piece, I’m immediately engulfed into the music. A lot of Beethoven’s music has a spiritual element, where you feel like you’re drawing from within. Conversely, I had all of the horn players share the spotlight, taking turns playing various portions. They all draw from each other to produce this beautiful melody.

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

What is on the #setlist for #SymphonicSwing?! Cla

What is on the #setlist for #SymphonicSwing?!
Claire de Lune, Claude Debussy, Adapted by @brettbelanger

Claire de Lune is probably Debussy’s most popular work and it is such a beautiful piece. It was the first song that came to mind when thinking of a classical song to arrange for Symphonic Swing because I happened to be listening to it a lot at the time. I was faced with a decision of whether to arrange it completely from scratch, or adapt an arrangement that Kamasi Washington made of it. Kamasi is one of my favorite modern musicians so ultimately, I decided to adapt his arrangement of the piece while sprinkling in a few of my own ideas throughout.

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

"Some of our favorite concerts highlight the writi

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

The #virtualperformance of #WorldOfJazz is availab

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

If you attended a live performance of World of Jazz 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/WorldOfJazzVirtual (🔗 IN BIO!)

UP NEXT... #SymphonicSwing 5/21 at @fireflydistil

UP NEXT...

#SymphonicSwing
5/21 at @fireflydistillery | 6pm
5/22 at @chsmusichall | 5pm + 8pm

Although Jazz and Classical music are different in many ways, the border between the two genres is a fluid one. America’s Classical music (Jazz) lives and breathes spontaneity while being contained within the technical mastery of a composition. With SYMPHONIC SWING Jazz Meets the Classics, your Charleston Jazz Orchestra will bring the world of improvisation and swing to notable Classical compositions, bridging the gap, bending the genres, and introducing the styles of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday to Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven to name a few.

ℹ️ + 🎟️ www.charlestonjazz.com
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

Watch video clips + full performance videos from p

Watch video clips + full performance videos from past #chsjazzorchestra seasons, #chsjazzfestival performances + more!

Subscribe today to receive notifications of new #chsjazz videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/CharlestonJazz

@chsjazzacademy Join us this summer for a one-week

@chsjazzacademy
Join us this summer for a one-week jazz combo camp July 12-16, 2021 led by Charleston Jazz Orchestra member Gavin Smith. For students grade 7 and up.

ℹ️ Register Here: https://charlestonjazzacademy.mymusicstaff.com/Jazz-Combo-Summer-Camp (🔗 IN BIO!)

#chsjazz #chsjazzacademy #SummerofJazz

UP NEXT... #SymphonicSwing 5/21 at @fireflydistil

UP NEXT...

#SymphonicSwing
5/21 at @fireflydistillery | 6pm
5/22 at @chsmusichall | 5pm + 8pm

With Symphonic Swing: Jazz Meets the Classics, your #CJO will bring the world of improvisation and swing to notable Classical compositions, bridging the gap, bending the genres, and introducing the styles of Jazz to Classical music.

ℹ️ + 🎟️ www.charlestonjazz.com
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra

@chsjazzacademy Join us for a three-day worship te

@chsjazzacademy
Join us for a three-day worship team workshop + showcase led by Demetrius Doctor, Andrew Kerr, and Robbie Madison from May 13-15, 2021. For students in grades 6 and up.

ℹ️ Register Here: https://charlestonjazzacademy.mymusicstaff.com/Worship-Team-Workshop---Showcase (🔗 IN BIO!)

#chsjazz #chsjazzacademy #SummerofJazz

Available #OnDemand THIS SATURDAY! World of Jazz:

Available #OnDemand THIS SATURDAY! World of Jazz: A Global Experience

$10 Virtual Ticket 🎟️ http://bit.ly/WorldOfJazzVirtual (🔗 IN BIO!)
Beginning Saturday, May 1, 2021 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 at 10am on Saturday, May 1, 2021!***
#chsjazz #chsjazzorchestra #virtualperformance #WorldOfJazz

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!

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#chsjazz #chsjazzevents

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