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April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM)—a time to honor the rich legacy and vibrant future of jazz music. Established by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2001, JAM celebrates [...]

Discover the powerful origins of jazz this Black History Month. Explore how the Jenkins Orphanage Band of Charleston shaped early jazz, blending African rhythms and Gullah culture to influence a [...]

Building on the rich tradition of "O Tannenbaum," composer and jazz musician Gordon (Dick) Goodwin has created a dynamic and innovative adaptation that transforms this classic into an exciting [...]

We are pleased to announce that local music legend George Kenny will be honored with the 2024 Tip of the Hat Award at this year’s Charleston Jazz Gala. The prestigious award, named after [...]

Music was Ron’s path to appreciating a diversity of expressions within his Navy family and among his school friends. Then as an adult, Ron Wiltrout discovered music quietly and it became his [...]

Charleston Jazz proudly announces the appointment of Demetrius Doctor as the new Director of the Charleston Jazz Academy. Doctor, a distinguished jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator, [...]

Grace McNally is a classically trained guitarist whose style is influenced by various styles and cultures. Audiences enjoy her jazzy, folk-infused repertoire with hints of Cuban, African and [...]

Gino Castillo is a renowned Latin jazz musician and recording artist based in Charleston, SC. Born in Ecuador, and trained musically in Cuba, he brings authenticity and technicality to every [...]

The dance. The City. The song. “Charleston! Charleston!” Kick forward, walk back, kick back, walk forward. Swing your arms and twist your feet. Shuffle, shimmy, and shake. The Charleston is one [...]

Stachia Simmons, known by her fans as Sta.La.V., began playing drums at the age of two. The daughter of musicians, she grew up playing music in church. Being one of the youngest musicians in her [...]