Charleston Jazz is committed to making jazz accessible to all through dynamic outreach programs that engage, educate, and inspire. Our initiatives bring professional jazz musicians into schools, community centers, and underserved neighborhoods throughout the Tri-County area.
Programs include in-school performances, masterclasses, and jazz combo instruction at schools—introducing students to the history, creativity, and cultural significance of jazz. We also offer special youth concerts like Jazz Day for Kids and partner with local schools and organizations to reach those who may not otherwise have access to music education.
In addition, our monthly Jazz Jams provide a welcoming and inclusive space for musicians of all ages and skill levels to collaborate, improvise, and build community through music making. These free events are open to the public and are a vital part of our mission to foster a vibrant and connected jazz scene in Charleston.
Through these efforts, Charleston Jazz nurtures the next generation of musicians and jazz lovers, using the power of music to build community and spark lifelong appreciation for the art form.
For any skill level! The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging environment.
Designed for kindergarten through middle school students, this highly engaging performance will have students riveted to the stage as they sing and clap along, while learning about jazz history and exploring the rhythms and sounds of various instruments.
In collaboration with the University of South Carolina Department of Jazz, Charleston Jazz Academy proudly presents the annual Jazz Girls Day—an open invitation for middle and high school girls to join a day of masterclasses, meaningful connections, live performances, and an exciting jam session.
We believe every child deserves access to the transformative power of music. Our school programs bring the joy and history of jazz into classrooms through performances, workshops, and instructional classes that inspire creativity, confidence, and cultural understanding.
Whether you’re looking to catch a live performance, support our mission with a donation, enroll in a class, or join a Jazz Jam, Charleston Jazz offers a variety of ways to connect with and celebrate jazz in Charleston.
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The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging […]
The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging […]
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The Charleston Jazz Jam Session is a monthly session open to musicians of all ages. We invite students, adult learners, and professionals alike to hang together and perform in a welcoming, encouraging […]
