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LIVE AT FIREFLY: World of Jazz – A Global Experience (outdoor event)
April 16, 2021 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
$25 – $30
LIVE AT FIREFLY: World of Jazz A Global Experience
Influenced by West African culture and European classical music, an adventurous new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. Jazz quickly found its way beyond the borders of New Orleans, emanating its sound and message around the world. Join your Charleston Jazz Orchestra for WORLD OF JAZZ A Global Experience as we explore the International influence of jazz and the genre’s ability to unite people and cultures from all corners of the globe.
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
Outdoor Event | Bring Your Own Chair | Masks Required | Free Parking
Tickets: $25 (Seniors/Military) | $30 (Adult)
***Your Live at Firefly ticket includes access to the Virtual Performance
For $10 Student Tickets, please call the box office at 843.641.0011
This is an outdoor event and guests are required to bring their own chairs. Seating will be spaced out between guests. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink permitted. Masks are required to be worn when moving around Firefly Distillery. Free parking available on site.
GINO CASTILLO
Special Guest Percussionist
From Quito, Ecuador, Gino Castillo has made a name for himself as the leader of Afro-Cuban Jazz and Salsa in Charleston. He has an honorary degree in percussion teaching from the George Gershwin Conservatory. He studied percussion at the Caturla Conservatory, Felix Varela Conservatory and private lessons, including sessions with Oscarito Valdes (Cuba). Since then, his musical talent has been heard in many albums and live shows, collaborating with many international artists, such as: Earl Klugh, Al Turner, Michael Mossman, Quentin Baxter, Etienne Charles, Horacio el Negro Hernandez, and more!
This performance has been made possible in part by Firefly Distillery.