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SUMMARY:Charleston Jazz Festival | Big Chief Donald Harrison | Bark Like Thunder\, Roll Like Lightning
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741701102090{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nFREE TO ATTEND\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Register” style=”custom” custom_background=”#006677″ custom_text=”#FFFFFF” shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FgrM7vGyJeWd1A7sy6|title:Tickets|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”” margin_bottom=””]\nTime: 6:00pm\nVenue: Fox Music House\nTicket Price: FREE TO ATTEND \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not mandatory \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1742911072950{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nBark Like Thunder\, Roll Like Lightning\nA Conversation About Building Community Through Culture\nFollowed by Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet\, in performance\nAn intimate and wide-ranging evening with NEA Jazz Master alto saxophonist Donald Harrison\, who is Big Chief of Congo Square Nation\, an Afro-New Orleans Cultural Group. \n6pm: Screening of “Guardians of the Flame\,” a documentary that is the product of some 17 years\, beginning on a visit to post-Katrina New Orleans in 2006 by Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme and writer Daniel Wolff\, about creativity\, cohesion\, survival and healing among Harrison’s family and the culture bearers of his community. \n7pm: Larry Blumenfeld (Jazz Curator\, Spoleto Festival USA’s) will interview Harrison about his long legacy in American music—from Art Blakey Jazz Messengers to Eddie Palmieri to Biggie Smalls and more—and his lifelong dedication to music education and to building community through culture. \n8pm—The evening will end with a performance by Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet. \nThis event and the related education programs are made possible by the Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust and Hilton C. Smith Jr.\, and the Byron Fellowship Educational Foundation\, and presented through a collaboration between Charleston Jazz and Spoleto Festival USA.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_single_image image=”21477″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699952852{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]About Donald Harrison:  \nNational Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison\, a New Orleans native\, is a versatile saxophonist and composer hailed by music legends like Eddie Palmieri and Nicholas Payton as a genius. His innovative contributions to jazz\, soul\, funk\, and classical music have earned him recognition as a master musician of every era. In the HBO series Treme\, director David Simon depicted Harrison’s musical innovations through two characters. Harrison acted and played music in Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme’s film Rachel Getting Married\, Spike Lee’s documentary When the Levees Broke\, and Marvel’s Luke Cage. \nAs the recognized Big Chief of Congo Square in Afro-New Orleans culture and a Chief in the Democratic Republic of Congo\, Africa\, Harrison’s influence spans continents. His extensive musical journey includes collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Miles Davis\, McCoy Tyner\, and Ron Carter\, among many others. Harrison’s contributions to jazz extend beyond performance. He pioneered four influential jazz styles\, including the modern jazz take on the New Orleans second-line tradition\, nouveau swing\, quantum improvisation with quantum theorist  Dr. Stephon Alexander\, and multi-genre singles.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699961522{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In 2022\, Harrison was honored with the prestigious NEA Jazz Master Award\, recognizing his significant contributions to the genre. Harrison mentored diverse artists throughout his career\, from The Notorious B.I.G. to Jon Batiste\, Christian Scott\, Trombone Shorty\, and Esperanza Spalding. His exploration of music through the lens of quantum physics in the 2000s further expanded the boundaries of jazz\, demonstrating his enduring commitment to innovation and creativity. His upcoming recording\, “The Magic Touch\,” showcases his multi-genre approach to music. It is one song played in nine different genres. The first eight styles are post-bop\, blues\, bossa nova\, reggae\, hip-hop\, second-line\, soul\, and salsa are true to their styles. The ninth version mixes the first eight styles into a coalesced modern jazz style. It is an example of his nouveau swing style\, which uses his experiences playing with jazz’s master innovators from every era to create his concepts.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699335105{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]About Larry Blumenfeld: \nLARRY BLUMENFELD is Jazz Curator for Spoleto Festival USA. He has written regularly about music and culture for The Wall Street Journal since 2004. His work has also appeared in The Village Voice\, The New York Times\, New Orleans Times Picayune\, Daily Beast\, NPR\, Salon and TIDAL\, among other publications and websites. His criticism focuses on jazz\, Afro Latin and Creative music. His reporting often centers on connections between these cultures and issues of social justice. He was the 2019 Jeanette K. Watson Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Humanities at Syracuse University. He has twice received the Jazz Journalists Association’s Helen Dance-Robert Palmer Award for Writing\, as well as an Open Society Institute Katrina Media Fellowship (researching cultural recovery in post-flood New Orleans) and a National Arts Journalism Fellow at Columbia University. His writing about New Orleans has appeared in the essay collections\, “Pop When the World Falls Apart” (EMP/Duke University Press) and “Best Music Writing\, 2008” (Da Capo Press). His essay “Exploding Myths in Morocco and Senegal” appeared in “Music in the Post-9/11 World” (Routledge Press). He programs and hosts the long-running series “Jazz and Social Justice\,” at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem; is Editorial Director for Chamber Music America and editor-at-large of Jazziz magazine. He curates the Deer Isle Jazz Festival in Stonington\, Maine\, which he cofounded in 2001. He lives\, writes and plays basketball in Brooklyn\, NY.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_single_image image=”21479″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” shape=”square” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”The Experience” tab_id=”1687923810144-42574a89-d6c9″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741710449018{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n“A genius!”  —  Maestro Eddie Palmieri“ \n…One of the greatest…”  —  Jon Batiste“ \n…One of the best…”   —  NY Times“ \n…blessed…”   —  LA Times \nWe’re excited to welcome you to the 2025 Charleston Jazz Festival\, now expanded to an incredible 9 days of jazz events. This year’s festival promises world-class performers and venues\, and a true celebration of jazz at the heart of Charleston. Join us for an unforgettable week that highlights the power of music and the strength of our vibrant arts community! For any questions\, please contact us at jazz@charlestonjazz.com or call 843.641.0011. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697824235349{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Venue + Parking” tab_id=”1687723528215-f19b02d2-f471″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699889708{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Venue: \nFox Music House\n4248 Dorchester Rd\, North Charleston\, SC 29405 \nParking:\nThere is free parking in front of the Fox Music House.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Accessibility” tab_id=”1687724312025-f57a013d-e1d1″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699555256{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Coming Soon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dining” tab_id=”1687723413076-386a4dee-cfe0″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741890263672{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]There will not be food available during this event. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Lodging” tab_id=”1690991452233-167d19f1-e196″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741889792933{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We are proud to partner with Emeline for the 2025 Charleston Jazz Festival season. \n \nEmeline \nNestled amongst the cobblestone streets and brightly colored row houses in Charleston’s historic downtown district\, Emeline is a clever and thoughtfully designed retreat crafted for the curious traveler in mind\, charting their own course. \nIn collaboration with Charleston Jazz\, Emeline is proud to support and showcase the vibrant culture of our city\, where music\, history\, and hospitality intertwine seamlessly. From our central perch in Charleston\, we invite you to explore and connect with the vibrant culture of Charleston during your stay. \nClick here to explore Emeline’s Hotel Offers and Packages. https://hotelemeline.com/offers \nOther Lodging Options: \n\nStarlight Motor Inn\nFrancis Marion\nHampton Inn\nHotel Bennett\nThe Dewberry\nEmbassy Suites\nThe Courtyard by Marriott\n\nNote: These links are provided for your convenience.  Charleston Jazz does not represent or endorse any of these services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Transportation” tab_id=”1687923756328-9fc48bf1-8432″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741889653524{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For public transportation options to Fox Music House visit: \nhttps://ridecarta.com/maps-schedules/[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Refreshments” tab_id=”1691006587473-4c040d12-206d”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741890160120{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]There will not be refreshments available during this event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Bag Policy” tab_id=”1691007365889-8b55ee18-601d”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1741699610440{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nComing Soon.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691000004193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\nSee you at the show! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://charlestonjazz.com/event/big-chief-donald-harrison/
LOCATION:Fox Music House\, 4248 Dorchester Rd\, North Charleston\, SC\, 29405\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025 Charleston Jazz Festival,Charleston Jazz,Charleston Jazz Calendar
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