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SING, SING, SWING – Charleston Jazz Orchestra
March 25, 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!”
Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for the evolution of electrifying big band swing music that took America by storm. From its birth with legendary ensembles such as Charleston’s own Jenkins Orphanage Band, Benny Goodman, and Fletcher Henderson Orchestras, to the indelible mark it continues to make on jazz today, it’s no wonder it’s gone down in history as the greatest music of all time.
Concert Length: 90 min (no intermission)
Song List:
Jenkins Orphanage Band
Composer – Unknown
Arranged by Robert Lewis
Moten Swing
Composed by Buster and Benny Moten
Arranged by Ernie Wilkins
One O’Clock Jump
Composed by William (Count) Basie
Arranged by Jeff Hest
Tuxedo Junction
Composed by Erskine Hawkins
Transcribed by Myles Collins
Black and Tan Fantasy
Composed by Duke Ellington
Transcribed by David Berger
Sophisticated Lady
Composed by Duke Ellington
Transcribed by David Berger
Caravan
Composed by Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol, and Irving Mills
Arranged by Duke Ellington
Scorpio
Composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams
Lonely Moments
Composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams
Concerto for Clarinet
Composed by Artie Shaw
Transcribed by Myles Collins
Contrasts
Composed by Jimmy Dorsey
Transcribed and adapted by Myles Collins
Well, Git It!
Composed and arranged by Sy Oliver
Hotter than ‘Ell
Composed by Fletcher Henderson
Arranged by Horace Anderson
Down by the Old Mill Stream
Composed by Tell Taylor
Transcribed by Myles Collins
Sing, Sing, Sing
Composed by Louis Prima
Arranged by Jeff Hest
ABOUT THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ORCHESTRAThe Charleston Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Robert Lewis, has been performing for audiences in the Lowcountry for over 14 years. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is comprised of 18 accomplished jazz musicians and is an entertaining and educational example of the rich history of jazz in Charleston. The Charleston Jazz Orchestra offers a six concert subscription series known for its unique, enthusiastically received performances that contribute mightily to the ever-evolving Lowcountry arts scene. Find out more about the Charleston Jazz Orchestra members HERE.
Watch past Charleston Jazz Orchestra performances HERE.
ABOUT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL
Steeped in history, the Charleston Music Hall is one of the oldest buildings on the block. Today, this versatile space combines historical elegance with modern functionality. Above all else, the Music Hall is a listening room; an intimate environment in which the audience and the artist can interact on a more personal level. In this space, that boasts the best acoustics in town, there literally isn’t a bad seat in the house.
Check out this Charleston Jazz Orchestra clip from 2021!
Charleston Music Hall
37 John St. Charleston, SC 29403
Parking:
Camden Garage
47 John St, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston Visitors Center Parking Garage
73 Mary St, Charleston, SC 29403
Marion Square Garage
399 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
